2007 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown to Air Twice in December
Program To Air on Spike TV Channel
Torque.TV Adds Drag Racing to Its Motorsport Channel Line Up
Torque.TV, the digital television network for motorheads, announced the premiere of Night Under Fire 2007 coverage on its Motorsport channel.
PEAK Launches Motor Oil Brand with IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 Partnerships
Powerhouse automotive brand PEAK is expanding beyond antifreeze into a new line of premium quality motor oils, and will feature the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 and Danica Patrick in rolling out its latest products as part of a multi-year official partner agreement signed with the IndyCar Series. Representatives from Old World Industries’ PEAK brand, the
Report Card: SC Student Is Performance-Driven
by Ed Sunkin
Tire Talk – Handling the Load Wheel Bearing Diagnosis
Although wheel bearings are often the most neglected part of the vehicle, they nevertheless have a critical job to do, and in most cases, do it very well. Not only are wheel bearings designed to support the weight of the vehicle and allow it to travel over a road with a minimum of rolling friction,
Real World: Anything Is Possible – If You Follow Your Dream
When the Permatex Follow A Dream Racing team captured its first race championship at the 2005 OReilly Spring Nationals in Houston, TX, it was much more than a national win in the NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. It was a phenomenal victory in the pursuit of a dream that, on paper, stood little chance,
Badge of Honor
On a national basis, most shops have openings for technicians. The impact of this is interesting. In some cases, signing bonuses are being paid in an attempt to lure technicians away from their current employer. In others, compensation packages are being adjusted to attract and retain skilled professionals. Professional technicians are in high demand. Because
On the cover
Nicholas Mendoza, 26 of College Place, WA, is the proud owner of this 2002 hot Honda Civic Si. Mendoza, a manager at Schucks Auto Supply, will be graduating from Automotive Technology in June from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). “I have been working on import vehicles for quite a few years, and look forward to
Badge of Honor- Spotlighting Excellence
One of the most typical comments I get from automotive technicians and others in the industry is that the general public just doesnt appreciate the value we provide. To a large degree, thats very true, but it probably has more to do with the general lack of understanding of modern vehicle technology by that same
The Real World – Motoring Into the Mid-Range Industrial Market
Adapted from Brendan Baker’s article in Engine Builder