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Grand Am DP Car - Denial Is Not A River In Egypt
Never Assume Anything. Develop A Checklist For Problems. more
Dirt Pre-Season Prep
Take a look at the approach we suggest for preparing your car for the upcoming season and how it has made racing a lot more enjoyable for a lot of dirt teams. more
QA1'S Low-Friction Ball Joint - Quick Tech: Chassis  Qa1
Take a look at this super smooth operation which is owner rebuildable as well. more
Asphalt Pre-Season Prep
Take a look at the top ten setup priorities in Asphalt pre-season preparation. more
Racing Shocks - Fine Tuning With Shocks
In the final installment of our series on chassis tuning with racing shocks we tackle transition tuning more
Crankshafts & Rotational Moments Of Inertia
Putting into layman's terms moment of inertia and how it relates to crankshaft rotation in a race engine more
Factors Affecting Combustion
Our tech gurus look at the various factors that affect the combustion of fuel and air in a race engine more
The Crate Debate Part 1 - The Pros and Cons of Crate Engine Racing
In the start of our new series, we talk abotu the pros and cons, the problems and benefits, and other factors with crate engine racing more
The Bearing Blues - Proper Bearing Maintenance
Porperly maintaining the various bearings on your racecar can greatly reduce the amount of trouble you have at and on the track more
The Net Result - Racing Window Safety Net Installation
Installing a new window net on our bare Lefthander chassis for next racing season more
Ford Goes Crate - Ford's New Racing Crate Engine
Take a look inside at Ford's New Crate Motor for Crate Engine classes more
Holley Ultra Series Carbs
The features and functions of Holley's new Ultra Series carburetor more
The Design Of A Racing Shock
What goes into the design of a typical racing shock absorber more
Racing Driveshafts Tech - Driveshaft 101
The modern racing stock car relies on the driveshaft to transfer engine power onto the track. We highlight 20 essential tips to selecting and installing the right driveshaft. - Circle Track Magazine more
Rear Main Oil Seal Conversion - Sealing The Deal
Chevrolet's V-8 engine package is a popular choice among racers for its lightweight and compact combination. We'll show you how you can convert one of these blocks to a race-ready main seal. - Circle Track Magazine more
Racing Seat and Harness Installation - Anchor In
On the heel's of NASCAR's big safety push, we present these guidelines to properly mounting your seat and harness. - Circle Track Magazine more
Proper Crank Installation - The Foundation
Early engine failure in personally-built race engines can be easily avoidable. Learn how to take the first step in properly installing the crank, courtesy of Circle Track Magazine more
Jeff's Performance IMCA Modified Engine - Horsepower IMCA Style
Jeff's Performance demonstrates how to maximize horsepower for the lowest price with its IMCA Modified racing engine. Read more at Circle Track Magazine. more
Race Dress Your Crate Motor
Read about how to make your crate motor ready for a race. more
Seven Points Of Safety
Read about how, and why, the safety harness is slowly moving away from the 5-point to the 7-point harness. more
Reading The Signs
Read about all the different signals that tell you your race car's engine needs maintenance. more
The Proper Ignition System - Alternator vs.Voltage Testing
Many stock car teams choose to run their engines without an alternator to capture as much horsepower as possible. Find out whether this increase in power is worth the loss in voltage from the battery, courtesy of Circle Track Magazine. more
Circle Track Brake Tech
Four brake experts talk about choosing the right braking system. more