Steering feel: In all probability 90% of oval track racers don’t know how to acquire it

by App Studios | Mar 19, 2020 | News, Power Steering | 0 comments

By Archie Bosman–  Kennesaw, GA: Using the correct flow valve: Electric steering in mass-produced road cars is now widespread. It is a little like ethanol in our fuel: you’ll be hard pressed to find an enthusiast who favors it yet we are stuck with it. But...

Oil Leaks, Tuning Issues, and Proper Crankcase Ventilation

by Susan Moore | Apr 4, 2018 | Engine Builds, News, Racing Matters | 9 comments

By Gordon Young: Is improper control of blow-by gases in your crankcase causing problems in your engine?  If any of these questions below sound familiar, then read on. “Why does my engine leak oil?  I took care when fitting the gaskets and seals.” “Why do my valve...

Clarifying piston balancing with a few words from Kaase

by Susan Moore | Feb 16, 2018 | News, Pistons/Piston Pins, Top Stories | 0 comments

By Titus Bloom: “It’s hard for me to be persuaded on the merits of piston balancing,” said a leading oval track engine builder recently. “While operating, the piston is being thrust up against one side of the cylinder wall,” he continued, “wedged in one direction on...

Joe Hornick: The man who mastered consultancy in racing

by Susan Moore | Dec 1, 2017 | News, Racing Matters, Valve Train | 0 comments

By Bertie S. Brown: At the lower rear corner of the rear wing of 2017 Funny Car National Champion, Robert Hight, a decal displays three letters: JHE, an abbreviation of Joe Hornick Enterprises. Hight won this year’s national championship at Pomona, Calif., and JHE,...

Adding Boost? Compression, cams, and installation headaches.

by Susan Moore | Nov 22, 2017 | Induction, News | 4 comments

By Fergus Ogilvy: The two most common uncertainties about the prospects of supercharging are fitment and engine tune. Will the supercharger fit under the hood and will it operate with all its accessories: alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning...

Vintage class winner: EMC attracts unexpected 600,000 views

by Susan Moore | Oct 31, 2017 | Engine Builds, News, Racing Matters, Top Stories | 3 comments

By Alfie Bilk: Jon Kaase has won this year’s Amsoil Engine Masters Challenge Vintage class with a 473ci 1958 MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) engine. Exploring the classic turf in distinctive fashion, it was not the first time Kaase had arrived with an unorthodox relic...