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Oxy/Acetylene Torch - Spark - but No Fire
Many racers use an oxy/acetylene torch. Quite often, a butane cigarette lighter is the weapon of choice in starting the fire. Most have... more |
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Stock Car Racing Driver Tips - Searching For Victory Lane
Tony Stewart probably said it best. The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup champion was signing autographs at a grand opening for another Home Depot... more |
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Alternators On Racecars - To Alternate Or Not To Alternate
For years, the debate has raged on short tracks throughout the country-to alternate or not. The alternator itself has undergone some... more |
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Sanding Tires For Traction - Rough Up Your Tire
Tire rubber is an inconsistent item, and there is definitely a science to rubber compounds found in racing tires. It is also an art to mix,... more |
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Cam Gear Combination Increase Power - Developing Relationships
Making a race car go fast entails many compromises, as we all know. For instance, a huge carburetor that may produce prodigious amounts of... more |
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Stock Car Racing Valvesprings - Push And Pull
Exclusive Stock Car Racing Valvesprings, featuring broken springs, Installation, Coil Bind, and More! more |
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Stiff Chassis Performance & Handling Importance - Stiffen Up
Part 1 of 2Let's face it, some racers like a stiff chassis, while others like a flexible chassis. Why the difference? What is the effect on... more |
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Stock Car Race Crew Health Conditioning - Driving Condition
Russ Salerno admits he can't quite figure out America's short-track racers. They will spend all winter building killer engines, massaging... more |
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Racing Torque Converters - Racing The Slush Box
It's been a long time since the T10, one of the racer's best options for a four-speed manual transmission, was plentiful in the junkyards.... more |
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Pro Advice on Dirt Tires
Tips to save you guesswork, time, & money more |
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Inspecting Parts - Magnetic Particle Inspection
Magnetic Particle Inspection allows you to spot failures in parts before they break more |
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Get On Track, Part 2: Dwarf Cars
Get On Track, Part 2: Dwarf Cars more |
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Get On Track: Budget Ways to Begin Racing
Wanna go racing but your last name isn't Earnhardt? This multi-part series reveals the sanctioning bodies, race cars and tips that will... more |
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Get On Track, Part 1: Start With Karts
Karts are a great place to begin your racing career more |
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Data Acquisition
We show you ways to record and monitor track and car data. Find all the details inside Stock Car Racing Magazine. more |
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Data Acquisition
We show you ways to record and monitor track and car data. Find all the details inside Stock Car Racing Magazine. more |
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Winston Cup Team - The Price To Play
You've won the lottery, inherited a sizable fortune from a rich relative, or your latest product has caught on big-time in the marketplace.... more |
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Ken Schrader On Dialing In Unfamiliar Tracks
I guess you could say that there aren’t a lot of racetracks out there that I haven’t visited. I’ve been to a lot of the... more |
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12 Tips for a Safer Race Shop
Maintaining a safe race shop is an issue at all levels of racing, from the weekend racer competing as a hobby to the top professionals... more |
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Caster, Camber and Toe
In the world of race car setup, the frontend settings can become downright confusing. But there’s much to gain by understanding... more |
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Post-Race Inspections
Being prepared is the biggest advantage any racer can have when the green flag drops. One of the best ways to be prepared is to complete a... more |
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Tire Inspection, Tech, Maintenance - Rolling Along
Getting good results means more than mounting a tire and racing off. Knowing the tires are the only link that comes between the track and... more |
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Eight Things to Know About Dirt Tires
Which part of your race car talks to you more than those four black doughnuts? They may not look like much, but they have a lot to say... more |
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Landing a Sponsor
Finding sponsorship for grass-roots racers may be getting more difficult. The economy has slowed, but the cost of auto racing isn’t... more |
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Superspeedway Setups
From the grandstands, race cars may look the same regardless of the track. But a closer inspection reveals that teams build cars for... more |
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