Race Fans, NHRA Drivers Raise $13,000 at Sold-Out Charity Karting Event in Sonoma
Forty lucky race fans not only got to mingle with top stars from the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series recently, but they also supported a great cause at the sold-out 5th annual NHRA Tour de Charity at the Infineon Raceway Karting Center.
Clevite Announces Their Sponsorship of ‘Follow A Dream’ Top Alcohol Funny Car
Clevite Engine Parts is pleased to announce their new sponsorship of Follow A Dream’s Championship NHRA racing team. In partnering with the team for the 2007 NHRA racing season, Clevite will provide Follow A Dream with Clevite engine bearings and Perfect Circle piston rings for their Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Fans Can Race Against Top NHRA Drivers on Infineon Raceway’s Kart Track for Charity
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series stars Ron Capps, Cory McClenathan and Gary Scelzi will battle for supremacy on Infineon Raceway’s lightning-quick kart track on Saturday, March 3, 2007, and 50 lucky race fans are invited to join them.
Down the Road: Advances in Engine Technology
Two engine technologies that have been around for years are generating plenty of interest these days as the automakers look to create better fuel efficiency, without sacrificing power — direct injection for gasoline engines and turbocharging. Direct injection for gasoline engines is where fuel is injected right into the combustion chamber of each cylinder, as
Diesel Engine Service, Tools & Equipment
Diesel engines are a popular alternative to gasoline engines because of their good fuel economy and torque. More than 55% of heavy-duty pickup trucks are now powered by diesel engines, as are 85% of Class 5 to 7 medium-duty trucks. The GM Duramax, Ford Powerstroke and Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel engines represent the bulk of
Diagnostic Dilemmas: The Misfire Code As a Symptom
Without question, the 1996 and newer OBD II systems have greatly simplified the diagnostic process. Veteran mechanics well remember the technical loopholes that riddled the old proprietary OBD I systems. All too often, the complex diagnostic charts supplied by the auto manufacturers were time-consuming, erroneous and often concluded with the infamous “replace with component of
Fundamentals of Electrical System Diagnosis
Electrical principles, like voltage, amperage and resistance, can be described as cars passing along the roadway. Voltage would be the vehicle’s speed, amperage would be the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance would be the potholes in the road’s surface. Basically, electricity is a supply of atoms with an
Carley’s Corner: Gas Pains
gasoline in the Chicago metro area is averaging $3.19 a gallon. It makes the $2 a gallon gas we were all whining about two years ago sound cheap by comparison. So what can you do about it? Drive less? Americans depend on their vehicles for absolutely everything: going to work, school, church, shopping, doctor visits,
Automatic 4WD Hub Replacement
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but with gas costing around
Clevite Engine Parts Powers Teams in All Racing Series to Victory, Recognizes the Hidden Heroes of Racing
Clevite Engine Parts continues to lead the pack during the 2006 motorsports season with legendary products, its commitment to service and support and for recognizing the talents of engine builders who help to make it all possible.