AAPEX 2010 to Feature Engine Rebuild Demo Area
This new section on the show floor will feature live engine rebuilding demonstrations by Hendrick Motorsports technicians, as well as information on the benefits of repowered engines
NASCAR Performance and its Family of Exclusive Partners to Sponsor NASCAR Hall of Fame
Through this sponsorship agreement, NASCAR Performance will integrate its family of automotive brands into an interactive exhibit area in the Race Week section of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The NASCAR Performance Race Shop is designed to give visitors an overview of a modern day race team shop and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes for teams and their automotive engineers and technicians to prepare a car for the upcoming race weekend.
Tech Feature: Diesel Crankshaft Basics
Whether in a gasoline or diesel-powered engine, the crankshaft is a key component. With diesels, the crank is typically thought of as bigger, heavier and harder to get in the aftermarket. Some preconceptions are factual, say experts, while others are unfounded.
2009 NASCAR Stars Honored During Champions Week
A total of 14 highly coveted year-end special awards were presented at the annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Ceremony on Dec. 3.
JASPER Names Lineup of Preferred Partners
The awards were presented during the Jasper Engines & Transmissions 22nd Annual Preferred Partners Banquet on Sept. 10.
Bearing Down on Engine Damage
Internal engine inspections provide clues to bearing failures.
Proper Piston Replacement
While the “Fast and the Furious” crowd may have lost interest in the sport compact market, interest in the cars hasn’t dropped off completely.
Under Pressure: Piston Service For Light Truck Diesels
The diesel engine market has been rapidly changing in recent years. Higher fuel prices and changes in emission regulations have brought about a whole new generation of clean diesel engines in both the light- and heavy-duty truck markets. According to the Diesel Technology Forum (www.dieselforum.org), particulate emissions from new on-highway diesel engines have been reduced
News Update: Federated Recognizes Supplier Support During Federated 300 in Nashville
Federated enjoyed another successful day at the races at the annual Federated 300 held June 7 in Nashville, entertaining customers and recognizing supplier support during the festivities, according to Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “The Federated 300 is a special event for over 1,200 Federated customers due, in part, to the efforts of
News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers
Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is