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"Speedy" Bill Smith Pre-registrati

"Speedy" Bill Smith Pre-registrati...

8/6/2018
The "Speedy" Bill Smith Memorial Race registration is now online for all drivers. The fee is $40 but you get a $50 Speedway Motors gift card as a pre-registered driver upon arrival. We need you all to register early. The event is Friday, August 24 at I-80 Speedway. http://www.i-80speedway.com/i80/driver-info/pre-entry-registration/speedy-bill-registration/
Travis Johnson
  • Travis Johnson on Aug 06, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/6/2018
Tags: I-80 Speedway, Malvern Bank 360 Sprints, 360 Sprints - Winged
WYATT BURKS STEALS NIGHT ONE OF NO

WYATT BURKS STEALS NIGHT ONE OF NO...

8/18/2018
ELDON, MO (August 17, 2018) - Capitalizing on a late-race mistake from Landon Simon, Wyatt Burks of Topeka, Kansas stormed into the race lead on the 21st circuit and held on for his seventh-career POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League victory tonight at Lake Ozark Speedway. After Simon commanded the opening 20 laps, a costly mistake drifting over the cushion in turn two allowed Burks to throw the slider and take the top spot. He then fended off Simon's final attempt for...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/18/2018
Tags: Lake Ozark Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
KYLE CUMMINS DOMINATES NON-WING NA

KYLE CUMMINS DOMINATES NON-WING NA...

8/19/2018
ELDON, MO (August 18, 2018) - After missing Friday's opener to the WAR Non-Wing Nationals, Kyle Cummins hauled down to Eldon, Missouri on Saturday from his hometown of Princeton, Indiana to join the field for just second-ever event with the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League. At the end of the night, he led from start-to-finish and dominated all 25 laps at the Lake Ozark Speedway to score his second-career victory, a $3,000 payday, and the inaugural championship at the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/19/2018
Tags: Lake Ozark Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WESLEY SMITH SCORES SECOND-CAREER

WESLEY SMITH SCORES SECOND-CAREER...

8/25/2018
HUMBOLDT, KS (August 24, 2018) - Overtaking Riley Kreisel on the sixteenth lap, Wesley Smith of Nixa, Missouri ran away with the final nine laps of tonight's POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League main event at Humboldt Speedway. Capitalizing on Kreisel's mistake on the turn two cushion, Smith turned it down the track and stormed by Kreisel to take the top spot and drove away unchallenged to win at Humboldt for his second-career feature victory with the WAR Sprints,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 25, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/25/2018
Tags: Humboldt Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
KREISEL CLAIMS THIRD WAR SPRINTS W

KREISEL CLAIMS THIRD WAR SPRINTS W...

8/26/2018
HUMBOLDT, KS (August 25, 2018) - Capitalizing on the trouble that can be lap traffic, Riley Kreisel overtook Ty Hulsey for the top spot just past halfway tonight at Humboldt Speedway and stormed off with his third victory of the season with the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League. Earning tonight's LRB, Inc. #HighPointMan honors, Kreisel started from the pole position, but it was Ty Hulsey who jumped into the lead off the start. After trailing Hulsey for 14 laps,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/26/2018
Tags: Humboldt Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
JASON MARTIN THRILLS CROWD WITH RI

JASON MARTIN THRILLS CROWD WITH RI...

9/10/2018
EAGLE, NE (September 9, 2018) - In arguably the most impressive feature run of the 2018 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League season, Jason Martin fed off the hometown crowd and stormed from the inside of the ninth row to take his first-career WAR Sprints victory in thrilling fashion. After Slater Helt, Dylan Kadous and Quinton Benson waged war in what was a knockdown, drag out fight for the top spot in the opening half, Martin, who resides in nearby Lincoln, Nebraska,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 10, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/10/2018
Tags: Eagle Raceway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WAR SPRINTS RELEASE HOCKETT/MCMILL

WAR SPRINTS RELEASE HOCKETT/MCMILL...

9/13/2018
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 13, 2018) - The most anticipated event of the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League season is quickly approaching as the eighth annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial is just over one week away. With 62 pre-entries already signed-in for the sprint car extravaganza at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, the WAR Sprints have revamped the format and boosted the purse, with a racer-friendly focus in mind. Instead of the typical six...more
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  • administrator on Sep 12, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/13/2018
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
TERRY RICHARDS WINS HOCKETT/MCMILL

TERRY RICHARDS WINS HOCKETT/MCMILL...

9/21/2018
Wheatland, MO (September 20, 2018) - Change was in the air on Thursday night in Wheatland, Missouri as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League debuted a completely revamped format to kick off the eighth annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway. At the conclusion of the Mesilla Valley Transportation qualifying night, it was Denton, Nebraska's Terry Richards standing in victory lane following his first-career triumph with the series, however, it...more
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  • administrator on Sep 21, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/21/2018
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
ANTHONY NICHOLSON WINS WAR CAREER-

ANTHONY NICHOLSON WINS WAR CAREER-...

9/22/2018
Wheatland, MO (September 21, 2018) - The fans in attendance at Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday night were treated to a thrilling show as the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial continued on with the Rockwell Security qualifying night. Another field of 39 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League competitors signed-in for action, giving us a new event record of 78 total entries this weekend. At the conclusion of Friday's show, another new winner rose to the top as Anthony...more
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  • administrator on Sep 22, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/22/2018
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WAR SPRINTS FEATURE LINEUPS SET FO

WAR SPRINTS FEATURE LINEUPS SET FO...

9/22/2018
Wheatland, MO (September 22, 2018) - Following two nights of preliminary action at Lucas Oil Speedway, we have seen a record-setting field of 78 drivers and a total of 238 laps turned in POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League competition. Heading into Saturday's finale of the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial, the feature event lineups are set with a pair of 12-lap C-Mains, a pair of 15-lap B-Mains, a unique pole shuffle, and the 30-lap main event to decide this...more
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  • administrator on Sep 22, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/22/2018
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
CUMMINS DOMINATES AT LUCAS OIL SPE

CUMMINS DOMINATES AT LUCAS OIL SPE...

9/23/2018
Wheatland, MO (September 22, 2018) - Outlasting a historic 78-car field, Kyle Cummins dominated Saturday's Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial main event to extend his POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints League record to three career victories. After earning LRB, Inc. #HighPointMan honors in preliminary action, the Princeton, Indiana native followed that up with a win in the RAMS Racing Pole Shuffle and then a wire-to-wire triumph as he led all 30 feature laps. The victory...more
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  • administrator on Sep 23, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/23/2018
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
SIMON OUTLASTS MESERAULL AND DARLA

SIMON OUTLASTS MESERAULL AND DARLA...

10/6/2018
Jacksonville, IL (October 5, 2018) - It was a fitting conclusion to what was a stellar 2018 season for the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League tonight as the season finale took center stage at Jacksonville Speedway. Working by Terry Babb on the fifth circuit, Landon Simon snagged the race lead and never relinquished it. His second WAR Wildcard triumph of the year was far from easy, however, as Thomas Meseraull and Dave Darland were persistent and relentless in their...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2018
  • Article Date: 10/6/2018
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Wildcard Sprints
LEARY LEAVES NO DOUBT IN EXCITING

LEARY LEAVES NO DOUBT IN EXCITING...

10/14/2018
HAUBSTADT, INDIANA (October 13, 2018) - It was all CJ Leary on Saturday night at Haubstadt's Tri-State Speedway as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Wildcard League debuted in Indiana, as part of the "Harvest Cup" alongside the Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS). Storming by Kyle Cummins on the third circuit, Leary, a native of Greenfield, Indiana, led the remaining 28 laps aboard his Leary Construction No. 30 and fended off challenges from Kent Schmidt and Justin Grant to take a...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2018
  • Article Date: 10/14/2018
Tags: Tri-State Speedway, POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Wildcard Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WAR SPRINTS RELEASE 2019 SCHEDULE

WAR SPRINTS RELEASE 2019 SCHEDULE...

1/17/2019
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (January 17, 2019) - The much-anticipated wait is finally over, the 2019 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League schedule has arrived! After a thriving campaign in 2018 that saw booming growth and a rise to national recognition, this little series that started in America's Heartland is prepared to show off another stellar season. From March through September, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League will host 28 events while encountering 17 unique race tracks...more
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  • administrator on Jan 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 1/17/2019
Tags: POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Matt Juhl Powers Past McCarl in La

Matt Juhl Powers Past McCarl in La...

5/4/2019
I-80 Speedway Greenwood, Nebraska (May 3, 2018)— The annual Bobby Parker Memorial at i-80 Speedway has become a staple to the 4/10 mile facility located between Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. The race honors not only our series president’s late father, but a man who won more than 300 features in midgets throughout the midwest as well as the first modified stock car championship at Sunset Speedway in 1957 and 1958. Parker was also inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing...more
Travis Johnson
  • Travis Johnson on May 04, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/4/2019
Tags: Terry McCarl, Jack Dover, Matt Juhl
Jason Martin Cruises to Victory at

Jason Martin Cruises to Victory at...

5/26/2019
Park Jefferson Speedway Jefferson, South Dakota (May 25, 2019)— Mother nature has not been kind to the speedways across the midwest as cancellations continue week after week but fortunately Park Jefferson Speedway was able to host their first 360 sprint car race of the year. A co-sanctioned event with the Property Solutions of America Midwest Sprint Touring Series and our series took to the track for the 2nd time this year. It was a battle between the north and south...more
Travis Johnson
  • Travis Johnson on May 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/26/2019
Tags: Jason Martin, Park Jefferson International Speedway, Malvern Bank 360 Sprints
Selecting & Mounting a Racing Seat

Selecting & Mounting a Racing Seat

6/14/2019
Originally Posted on The Toolbox by Speedway Motors. Frank, an employee of Eagle Motorsports Inc. (a sister company of Speedway Motors) took some time to discuss how to properly fit yourself to a seat, and mount it. Featured in Frank’s article are Racing Seats and Kirkey Racing Products available at Speedway Motors. Watch as Frank discusses how to properly measure yourself for a seat!. Start by finding a table or bench, and assume what Frank refers to as the “race...more
Betsy Grindlay
  • Betsy Grindlay on Jun 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/14/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway

Speedway Tech Talk - How to Measur...

7/5/2019
Originally Posted on The Toolbox by Speedway Motors. Frank G. from EMi joined up with Jeremy from Speedway Motors to demonstrate how to properly measure for a race suit. Frank opens up with a few tips, such as making sure you have a soft tape measure and taking a deep breath before recording measurements. Featured in Frank’s article are Racing Suits available at Speedway Motors. Throughout the video, Frank goes over taking measurements on the...more
Betsy Grindlay
  • Betsy Grindlay on Jul 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/5/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Speedway Tech Talk - How to Measur

Speedway Tech Talk - How to Measur...

7/5/2019
Originally Posted on The Toolbox by Speedway Motors. Frank G. from EMi joined up with Jeremy from Speedway Motors to demonstrate how to properly measure for a race suit. Frank opens up with a few tips, such as making sure you have a soft tape measure and taking a deep breath before recording measurements. Featured in Frank’s article are Racing Suits available at Speedway Motors. Throughout the video, Frank goes over taking measurements on the...more
Betsy Grindlay
  • Betsy Grindlay on Jul 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/5/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Wheel Offset Explained

Wheel Offset Explained

7/10/2019
Featured in Frank's article are Aero-Dynamics Parts and Micro-Sprint Wheels available at Speedway Motors. Do you have various options for wheel sizes and offsets in your trailer? If so, how do you determine when to run each variation? In this article, I am going to help you better determine which wheel offsets to select, and when to change them. Utilizing different wheel offsets can be useful in determining setup for different track conditions, so it is important to...more
Ken Byington
  • Ken Byington on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway
Winterizing Your Fuel System

Winterizing Your Fuel System

7/11/2019
Do you take any precautionary measures to ensure your fuel system is protected throughout the off season? Here are a few things to think about, along with some helpful tips for winterizing your fuel system. First and foremost, drain all fuel out of the fuel cell and fuel lines. Make sure to store the remaining fuel in your fuel jugs, or designated containers for racing fuel. You will then disconnect all fuel lines and blow them out with compressed air. It is important...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/11/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway
Properly Maintaining Your Micro Sp

Properly Maintaining Your Micro Sp...

7/15/2019
Micro sprint racers, do you ever service your rack and pinion? If you have a Stallard Chassis Micro Sprint Rack and Pinion, part number 960002 or 960005, or one that is similar. It is good practice to service it once every 2-3 races. These rack and pinions are not sealed, unlike the axle mount style rack and pinions, so dirt and grit will inevitably get inside. If left unattended, the abrasiveness from the dirt and grit will cause the internal parts to wear quicker....more
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/15/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway
EMi Micro Sprint 3-spoke Hubs

EMi Micro Sprint 3-spoke Hubs

7/16/2019
Frank, expert racer and tech with our friends at Eagle Motorsports, shows off their premier 3-spoke Micro Hubs. To shop the full line of Micro Sprint Wheel Hubs from Speedway motors, click here. Or Visit The Toolbox at Speedway Motors for more Racing Articles. Watch Frank showcase the 3-Spoke Micro Hubs. These hubs feature a billiet aluminum construction with angular contact bearings that better withstand the side load of a Micro racer. Follow along as Frank walks you...more
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  • administrator on Jul 16, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/16/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway
Head Clearance Safety Precautions

Head Clearance Safety Precautions...

7/17/2019
Racer Frank Galusha teaches you how to determine that you have adequate head clearance in your chassis. This article covers the recommended height your helmet should be from the bottom of the roll cage and important reminders while building your car. Do you have adequate head clearance in your chassis? When building a racecar and positioning your seat, it is very important to consider how close your head is to the top of the roll cage. At zero g-force, your body and...more
Ken Byington
  • Ken Byington on Jul 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/17/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway
Brake Pads and Friction Surface

Brake Pads and Friction Surface

8/30/2019
The charts included in this article represent the individual pad friction quality and the recommended rotor to use with each pad. For example, Speedway’s 156 pad works great for street use, on aluminum or steel rotors. The 156 pad is also supplied to fit multiple calipers: GM metric ’78 up, GM mid-size ’69-’77, and multiple Wilwood calipers. If you’re trying to match up a new set of brake pads and you’re unsure which Wilwood caliper you have, the chart shows the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/30/2019
Tags: Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Sprint Cars
PRELIMINARY NIGHTS UNVEILED FOR HO

PRELIMINARY NIGHTS UNVEILED FOR HO...

9/10/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 10, 2019) – With another substantial car count expected, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League portion of the ninth annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway will once again feature split preliminary nights. A full list of competitors scheduled to run on Thursday’s Mesilla Valley Transportation night and Friday’s Rockwell Security night can be found at the bottom. At the conclusion of pre-entry, 58 drivers have...more
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  • administrator on Sep 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/10/2019
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
PRELIMS UNCHANGED, SATURDAY FORMAT

PRELIMS UNCHANGED, SATURDAY FORMAT...

9/11/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 11, 2019) – After a successful debut of the completely revamped format last year, the WAR Sprints will return to the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial with the same preliminary program and a slightly altered championship format on Saturday. A full breakdown of the updated format can be found at the bottom along with updated preliminary nights with 59 cars at the moment. Following a successful introduction of split preliminary nights, the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/11/2019
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Keep Your Sprint Car Engine Runnin

Keep Your Sprint Car Engine Runnin...

9/20/2019
One of the most important parts of your racing operation is the engine. In this day and age, having a good engine is important, but knowing how to keep it performing at its peak is one of the keys to success. Here, I will explain the steps that I and many of the top sprint car teams in the country will take in order to keep our power plants on top. First things first, you will need to wash the car after a race night. As soon as the race is done you will need to pull...more
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  • administrator on Sep 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/20/2019
Tags: Winged Sprints, Speedway Motors
15 Minutes Can Save Your Life Part

15 Minutes Can Save Your Life Part...

11/5/2019
Motorsports are more advanced than ever. The cars and safety equipment are far better and more high-tech than ever. Still, drivers and co-drivers are killed almost every week. Why? Too often drivers do not take ownership of their own safety. This checklist presentation focuses on harness system and head restraints to help improve cockpit safety. It is born from mistakes that we often see made in cockpits. We believe a quick review of this checklist by drivers and...more
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  • administrator on Nov 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/5/2019
Tags: Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
15 Minutes Can Save Your Life Part

15 Minutes Can Save Your Life Part...

11/5/2019
This info brought to you by Simpson Racing More Best Practices With Safety Harnesses Keep a checklist of best practices for belts. When mounted, all belts should be as short as possible. No part of the belt should rub against an opening in the seat. Replace belts after a heavy impact. Advantages of 2-inch belts are a snugger fit across the pelvis for better retention and possible a better fit with a head restraint. For drivers more than 200 pounds or faster than...more
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  • administrator on Nov 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/5/2019
Tags: Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
15 Minutes Can Save Your Life Part

15 Minutes Can Save Your Life Part...

11/5/2019
This info brought to you by Simpson Racing More Best Practices With Safety Harnesses Keep a checklist of best practices for belts. When mounted, all belts should be as short as possible. No part of the belt should rub against an opening in the seat. Replace belts after a heavy impact. Advantages of 2-inch belts are a snugger fit across the pelvis for better retention and possible a better fit with a head restraint. For drivers more than 200 pounds or faster than...more
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  • administrator on Nov 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/5/2019
Tags: Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
MyRacePass Launches TWO Free-to-Pl

MyRacePass Launches TWO Free-to-Pl...

7/15/2021
MyRacePass is pleased to announce the Holley Fantasy Sprint Car Challenge and the Speedway Motors Fantasy Late Model Challenge for July with over $1,200 awarded to the top finishers! Prizes for the top finishers in each leaderboard will be as follows: Speedway Motors Fantasy Late Model Challenge $250 off $250 order to www.SpeedwayMotors.com $100 off $100 order to www.SpeedwayMotors.com $50 off $50 order to www.SpeedwayMotors.com $50 off $50 order to...more
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2021
  • Article Date: 7/15/2021
Tags: Batesville Motor Speedway, Riverside International Speedway, Creek County Speedway
Champion Racing SAE 20W-50 Synthet

Champion Racing SAE 20W-50 Synthet...

6/15/2022
Racing SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Blend High Zinc Synthetic Blend Racing Oil Champion Racing Motor Oils are purpose-built products designed for severe racing applications. These products contain Champion’s proprietary TVS®(Thermal Viscosity Stabilizer), special lubricity modifiers, and a premium level of anti-wear additives which includes a high quantity of ZDDP. This robust formula is proven to meet the lubrication demands of competition engines, and create a tough film...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/15/2022
Tags: myracepass, TechTip, Winged Sprints
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