Tag: Sport Compact

20 Years of Drifting

The premier American drifting series, Formula DRIFT, turns 20 years old in 2023 and is stronger than ever.

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Twenty years. Two decades. Time rips by when you’re having fun, and there’s no doubt the sport of drifting is fun. Amazingly, the premier American drifting series, Formula DRIFT, turns 20 years old in 2023 and is stronger than ever, with growing… Continue reading 20 Years of Drifting

Dialed In with Tuners & Programmers

The tuner market is evolving as computer systems become more complex. (Photo courtesy Hypertech)

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Tuners and programmers are an important part of the specialty aftermarket, providing vehicle customization options for everything from track days to towing. Far beyond simple power enhancers, many of today’s products deliver a full menu of individualized settings to control everything from… Continue reading Dialed In with Tuners & Programmers

Hold Me Tight: Performance Clutch Systems

Establish a strong relationship with your clutch suppliers. (Photo courtesy mcleodracing.com)

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. The continued excitement around manual shifting from a loyal group of racers and street enthusiasts means the clutch market remains strong, even amid all the new developments happening with automatic transmissions. In fact, the clutch market is seeing plenty of advancements of its… Continue reading Hold Me Tight: Performance Clutch Systems

Drag Racing Rides Momentum

The first MAHLE Motorsport-sponsored Nissan to break into the 6s at the Import vs. Domestic World Cup finals (2019) driven by Gidi Chamdi at a record-breaking 6.56 seconds at 225 mph. (Photo courtesy MAHLE Motorsport)

This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Drag racing, by all accounts, had a great year in 2022. With all that’s going on in the world today, that’s quite remarkable. Car counts were good, attendance was strong and even TV showed viewership increases for many events. Following our recent… Continue reading Drag Racing Rides Momentum

SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has revealed the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, the organization announced. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at the premier automotive trade show, the SEMA Show. The 2022 Battle of the Builders Top 40 (by category): Hot… Continue reading SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40