Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/24/2013
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With Formula One races being held all over the world, from Monaco to Austin, TX, it should come as no surprise that the elite racing circuit may soon find itself hosting races in the Philippines.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/23/2013
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Many
things have been said about auto racing over the years, but that it’s safe
isn’t one of them. No matter how skilled a driver is, no amount of training can
totally take the risk out of pushing powerful racing machines to their limits.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/22/2013
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The
Formula One tire manufacturer, Pirelli, is hoping to “give race fans the spectacle
they deserve,” in Barcelona, by enabling teams to get in some extra practice
before the Gran Premio de Espana 2013.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/21/2013
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NASCAR
is the brand of choice for most racing fans in the United States, but stock car
racing is by no means the end-all-be-all of racing around the world.
Unfortunately, even race cars with far less power than those featured in
NASCAR can be a dangerous undertaking.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/19/2013
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The
recent wreck that saw Busch and Newman come together in high-flying style was
followed by more fireworks in the live TV interview with Ryan Newman after the
race.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/18/2013
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Drivers
Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch had very different views on who was to blame for a
recent crash that saw Busch’s car barrel-roll and land on the hood of Newman’s
own race car.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/17/2013
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After having some harsh penalties levied on them by NASCAR’s disciplinary body, Penske racing was able to feel some optimism after the suspensions of a number of their crew members were reduced as a result of an appeal.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/16/2013
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In the world of high performance ignition systems, it can become quite difficult trying to decide which ignition box to go with. There are so many different options and manufacturers, it’s no wonder enthusiasts end up leaving the parts store confused by the vast selection. One company in the business of aftermarket ignition modules is Crane Cams, and they too, have a wide selection of ignition components.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/15/2013
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NASCAR announced today that NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Adam
Stevens (No. 54 team) has been fined and placed on probation for
violations during this past weekend?s event at Darlington Raceway. In
addition, the team?s car chief Christopher Landis has been placed on
probation for the remainder of the year.
Posted by Race-Mart tech on 5/14/2013
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Today, the National Hot Rod Association levied fines on a Pro Stock racer and a Pro Stock team after committing rules infractions at last weekends NHRA Southern Nationals at the Atlanta Dragway.
Door cars and dragsters from across the country roar back into Thunder
Valley May 16 -19 for four days of big-money bracket drag racing. With more
than $30,000 in racer appreciation giveaways and three $20,000-to-win
races, Bristol Dragway's fourth annual K&N Spring Fling 20's
presented by Sparco promises to be an unforgettable experience for
racers and fans alike.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/10/2013
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This topic is one which has been bantered around the sport and has
proven a lightning rod of controversy for those who suggest a change of
tradition would be best for the parties involved. With a sportsman only
venue, sportsman racers could have their own playground where
competition is tailored to their needs and likely not to include racing
on a cold track at sunrise or well after sundown, getting canceled due
to time constraints or getting mired in muddy pits because there’s
nowhere else to park.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/9/2013
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Ever since the 2001 Daytona 500, when we witnessed the tragic death of
legendary Dale Earnhardt, Sr. from a basilar skull fracture, head and
neck restraint (HNR) systems have been commonplace in racing. Sure they
were around before, but the loss of one of NASCAR’s all-time greats
forced many sanctioning bodies to mandate the HANS (Head and Neck
Support) device rule.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/8/2013
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Understanding the difference between an
oil’s viscosity grade and its viscosity index will go a long way in
selecting the right lubricant for any engine. That’s according to Lake
Speed, Jr., a certified lubrication specialist for Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil. He’s
just released a quick but highly informing video titled “Viscosity 101.”
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/7/2013
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Unless rotary valves are perfected, poppet valves will continue to be
the crucial moving airflow component in today’s high-performance
engines. Their shape, material selection and preparation can make or
break an engine’s ultimate performance, regardless of the development of
high-profile parts like cylinder heads and induction systems.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/6/2013
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The NMRA’s Street
Outlaw category is just three races old, and already, racers in the
category are busting down performance walls thought unreachable this
early in the game.
Persistent rain showers at Atlanta Dragway and a forecast for more heavy
rain throughout the remainder of the weekend forced NHRA officials to
postpone the NHRA Southern Nationals drag racing until next
weekend, May 10-11.
The American Drag Racing League announced that their 2013 World
Champions in Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Pro Extreme Motorcycle and their
newest class, Pro Drag Radial, will have an opportunity to win bonuses
worth an unprecedented $1,000,000. Anyone who wins both a 2013 American
Drag Racing League and a 2013-2014 Arabian Drag Racing League World
Championship in those four classes will earn a “double up” bonus of
$250,000 each.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 5/1/2013
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IHRA’s Division 1 has always been known as the place where champions race. While
other divisions boast bigger fields and claim more competitiveness,
the reality is that one of the biggest clusters of IHRA World Champions
lies right in the heart of the Patriots Division. And at Richmond
Dragway, those champions showed their stuff.
Most moms don’t normally strap themselves into a 10,000-horsepower roman
candle on wheels, then hit the highway for a 319.07 mile-per-hour,
4.032-second trip down a 1,000-foot concrete and asphalt straightaway.
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 4/27/2013
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Electric water pumps are nothing new in the world of high-performance
and even street-going engines. Through the years, though, they have
evolved from something only seen on high-end, high output cars, and made
their way into street/strip cars and other applications. They are often
dismissed as a part used in dedicated race cars, when in reality, might
benefit your street/strip car as well. But is an electric pump right
for you? Read on and we will give you the answers!
Posted by Race-Mart Tech on 4/26/2013
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Across
the nation, NASCAR affiliated race circuits field thousands of drivers, in
numerous vehicle types, all chasing the checkered flag. From stock cars to
trucks, amateur to professional, NASCAR drivers push themselves and their
vehicles to the limit. While stereotypes of NASCAR fans are common, it’s no
myth that the people who turn out around the nation to cheer on their favorite
drivers share a love for speed, power, and the excitement that only hundreds
upon hundreds of horsepower can bring.
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