2WN3= 2 Way NiCad Not Needed is a radio system for your car that no longer requires a independent battery for the radio. No more unplugging the radio from the car harness, disconnecting the external antenna and removing the radio from the case to charge it. Every time the radio is removed you take the chance of forgetting to put the radio back in.  You save wear and tear on the connectors, on the cables and the radio and you move one charge closer to the life expectancy of the battery. If it is an old NiCad battery, you risk the chance of the battery not lasting through a single run even though the battery charger indicates a full charge . 2WN3 is a battery product replacement that allows you to wire the radio system directly into the cars electrical system  via the master battery switch or a independent  toggle switch. When the radio is initially installed it no longer has to be within reach of the crew member or the driver.  No need to turn it on and adjust the volume control each time. Set It and Forget I.  

You can mount it anywhere in the car. With this product, once the electrical system is turned on, the radio powers up and the volume control will be exactly where you set it  the first time. No need to power up the car then power the radio and mess around adjusting the volume control. 2WN3  will work with any cars voltage requirement and pulls less than 1/10th amp hr. during a full run.   

For more information, visit www.nwradio.us.

No sport is more sponsor friendly and no sport is more sponsor dependent than motorsports.  The very existence of some of the biggest players in racing, including the legendary Pettys, has literally been determined by their ability to attract and retain sponsors.  Now, for race teams, drivers, race tracks, racing series and sanctioning bodies help has arrived in the never ending pursuit of sponsorship – a company aptly named “NEED SPONSORSHIP”.

Comprised of a team of senior executives from the motorsports marketing and sponsorship worlds, the experts at NEED SPONSORSHIP are bringing their decades of sponsorship expertise to those involved at all levels of motorsports – especially those that are up and coming or at the grassroots level that will most benefit by fully understanding how to make sponsorship work for them.  The senior team at NEED SPONSORSHIP has personally generated millions of dollars in sponsorship, and has created and managed some of the most prominent sponsorship programs in the motorsports industry.

“The level of talent as well as the number of tracks and events has never been higher, but ultimately it will be the ability to attract quality sponsorship that determines who thrives in this extremely competitive environment,” says Larry Lubin, NEED SPONSORSHIP President.  “Our mission is very straight forward, you focus on the racing and we’ll take care of the sponsorship.”

“I have had the pleasure of developing and managing some of the largest multi-million dollar sponsorship programs in racing.  I’ve worked with prominent series like NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA.  I’ve worked with many of the biggest names in racing including Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott and Kevin Harvick.  I’ve also worked with major corporate sponsors such as M&M/Mars, Pennzoil, Georgia-Pacific, Hershey’s, Coca-Cola, UPS, Chevrolet and Kroger.  However, I have to say that nothing excites me more than the opportunity that NEED SPONSORSHIP is providing for me to share my knowledge with up and coming drivers, tracks, racing series and sanctioning bodies.”

“The foundation of racing is at the grassroots level – late models, stock cars, sprint cars, karting – and that’s where its future will be determined,” Lubin continued.  “NEED SPONSORSHIP can really make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and organizations.  It is extremely exciting and personally rewarding.”

About NEED SPONSORSHIP

NEED SPONSORSHIP, based in Atlanta, GA and with offices in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, offers a wide range of programs and services, many of which are custom tailored for individual needs, with the primary focus of assisting all those in motorsports in achieving their sponsorship goals.  Services include sponsorship workshops, sponsorship plan development, proposal and presentation preparation, sponsor identification, activation programs, website development, sponsor relations and more.

For all those in racing who NEED SPONSORSHIP call 866-703-7070 and visit www.needsponsorship.com.  

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Total Seal now offers many items to aid in your engine assembly. 

Quick Seat is a dry film lubricant that is applied to the cylinder wall prior to installing the piston and ring assembly into the cylinder.  This lubricant will aid in ring to cylinder break in while providing excellent lubrication properties.  It is available in 2 Gram and 14 Gram containers.  2 Grams will coat the cylinders of (2) V-8 Engines.  (Part Numbers – QS and QS14)

AL4 is an Assembly Lubricant that Total Seal developed for the initial lubrication of the Piston Rings and Pistons.  A few drops of AL4 on the rings and a few drops on the skirts of the pistons, is all that is required for assembly.  AL4 is designed to adhere to the piston and rings for many years of storage if needed.  Once the engine fires, the AL4 burns off clean without any residue that could cause rings to stick in the grooves.  AL4 comes in a 4 ounce squeeze bottle and is available in a 12 ounce version – AL12.

AL4 and QS can be purchased at a discounted rate as a kit. The kit part number is QP1.

These items are available through all Total Seal Distributors or by contacting Total Seal directly. For more information, visit www.totalseal.com

If you loved those old school Modified cars, the ones that used to zing the small block engines upward to 10,000 rpm, then we have the project for you.

In the next six months, CompetitionPlus.com will undertake the challenge of building a project car which will represent the tradition of an old school Modified eliminator car while following the never-ending path of technological advancements.

Project White Wagon will represent the aforementioned qualities combined with a historical twist.

Project White Wagon is based on Gene Fulton’s classic 1970s era Modified Production 1964 Chevy II wagon.

While developing a worldwide reputation for concours quality interior vinyl parts restoration, JUST DASHES also provides other valuable restoration services. In the Sixties and Seventies, many interior trim items were chrome plated plastic, like the dash bezel shown here for a 1965 muscle car. JUST DASHES can have your original parts re-chromed. and their craftsmen can then completely detail the piece to like new condition. It’s the perfect compliment to your dash pad restoration!

Minor cracks and breaks in the plastic can be repaired prior to applying the plastic chrome, and sometimes even large damaged areas can be salvaged, eliminating the problem of a costly replacement. JUST DASHES has developed these abilities over three decades of restoration research, setting them apart in the restoration industry. Now you can send your dash pad, complete dash bezel including the instruments, and JUST DASHES can refurbish them as well.

For more information, visit www.justdashes.com.

MoTeC is pleased to announce an NHRA approved data package for the 2010 Pro Stock Car season. The package is based around our ADL3 Dash Logger, a self-contained, programmable display and powerful data logging device. Logged data can be analyzed using MoTeC’s acclaimed i2 Pro software, which includes several features designed specifically for drag racing.  As part of our ongoing commitment to NHRA, MoTeC personnel will attend every Pro Stock event throughout the year, providing valuable track support to customer teams.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• ADL3 Backlit with Pro Analysis
• 8 Cylinder Lambda
• Expandable Wiring Loom
• 4 Shock Position Sensors
• RPM, Front Wheel Speed, Driveshaft Speed, Clutch Speed
• Fuel Pressure, Fuel Pump Pressure, Oil Pressure, Shock Pressure, CO2 Bottle Pressure, Engine Vacuum, Brake Pressure, Wheelie Bar Pressure
• Three Axis Accelerometer
• Oil Temp, Water Temp, Radiator Temp I/O, Rear End Temp
• SLM Shift Light Module

OPTIONS

• Expansion options include VIM (Versatile Input Module), E888, E816
• EDL3 (Enclosed Logger) available for teams wising to use mechanical gauges.
• Fuel Flow Meter
• Racepak file convert to utilize previous data.

Please email Jacob Pursley Sales@moteceast.com at Motec Systems East for more information. Their website is www.motec.com.

Vintage style complements modern performance, efficiency and emissions standards in GM Performance Parts’ ground breaking E-ROD – a ’55 Chevy powered by the innovative, new E-ROD crate engine package. It includes a complete LS3 engine, emissions equipment and supporting components that enable classic cars to pass California’s stringent smog tests.

GM Performance Parts (GMPP) introduced the E-ROD concept vehicle at the 2009 SEMA Show, in Las Vegas. The E-ROD crate engine package will be available on the opening day of the 2009 SEMA Show through GM dealers, authorized GMPP retailers and via the GMPP Web site, www.gmperformanceparts.com. List price for the LS3 E-ROD package is $9,375.

“E-ROD represents a revolution in hot rodding by offering an unprecedented, emissions-legal engine and emissions system that carries approval from the influential California Air Resources Board (CARB),” said Dr. Jamie Meyer, product marketing manager for GM Performance Parts. “We developed this system because it’s the right thing to do, but our engineers did not sacrifice the performance that stirs hot rodders in the first place. It is a compromise-free package that delivers great power and efficiency, with the emissions of a modern vehicle.”

The core of the E-ROD package is the LS3 6.2L V-8 engine that is rated at 430 horsepower. Emissions equipment included with the package includes catalytic converters, a fuel tank evaporative emissions canister and more. GMPP worked closely with CARB and SEMA officials to develop the kit and secured approval that makes E-ROD-equipped vehicles legal in California and other areas that follow CARB’s recommendations and emissions standards. No other O.E.M. or aftermarket manufacturer offers a comparable, CARB-approved system.

“With the E-ROD system, you’re getting 160 percent more horsepower than the original small-block V-8 offered in 1955, but with emissions performance and efficiency that wasn’t even dreamt of half a century ago,” said Meyer. “This is how modern hot rods will be built. They’ll have the efficiency of a modern GM high-performance vehicle, be environmentally conscious and emissions-compliant – all while providing the owner with a smaller carbon footprint.”

The E-ROD system components
The E-ROD kit carries part number 19244805 and includes the same, basic LS3 engine that’s found in the Camaro SS and Corvette (additional engine choices, including the LS7 and LSA, are planned for future packages). Standard elements of the kit include:

• 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine, rated at 430 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft. of torque
• GMPP LS3 engine wiring harness
• GMPP engine control module
• Exhaust manifolds
• Catalytic converters
• Oxygen sensors and sensor bosses
• Fuel tank evaporative emissions canister
• Mass airflow sensor and sensor boss
• Accelerator pedal (for use with the LS3’s electronic throttle)
• Air filter
• Instruction manual

In addition to the E-ROD system, the builder will need to source additional components to complete the assembly and get the vehicle running. They include:

• Fuel tank
• Fuel lines (re-circulating or returnless)
• Fuel pump
• Fuel tank vent line from the tank to the evaporative emissions canister
• Pure line from the canister to the engine purge solenoid
• Air induction system that incorporates the mass airflow sensor
• Exhaust system behind the catalytic converters

Additionally, the LS3 engine requires a front-end accessory drive system that is suitable to the vehicle. The instruction manual includes recommendations for the accessory drive kit, as well as the transmission, gear ratios and more.

The E-ROD kit does not include a transmission. GMPP recommends the GM Hydra-Matic electronically controlled 4L60-E four-speed automatic, part number 19156260, and transmission controller, part number 12497316.

GMPP’s proof of concept for the E-ROD package is the E-ROD ’55, which was built to illustrate a typical installation project. Importantly, it represents an attainable level of construction, blending basic restoration and modification details.

“It is a simple, clean and straightforward approach to building a ’55 Chevy,” said designer Dave Ross. “There are not many custom features that required labor-intensive fabrication; our goal was to depict how the E-ROD system could be incorporated in any classic vehicle, whether it’s a ’55 Chevy, street rod or ’69 Camaro.”

The exterior wears factory-style chrome Bel Air trim, which accents the custom PPG colors applied by GM. On the inside, the E-ROD ’55 has an original-style appearance, with upholstery and other restoration items supplied by CARS Inc. The only noticeable variances include an IDIDIT adjustable steering column and Grand steering wheel.

Also keeping with the elemental aesthetic of the car, the wheels selected weren’t expensive, billet-cut rims, but the simple, 18-inch steel wheels from the base Camaro. They’re trimmed with bright trim rings, lug nuts and center caps. They’re distinctive yet inexpensive.

“In many respects, this is a practical hot rod,” said Ross. “The attention to detail would make any rodder proud, but there’s nothing about this car that would prevent you from jumping in for a cross-country drive. It’s comfortable, powerful and efficient.”

For more information, visit www.gmperformanceparts.com.

Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford’s Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph.    The 40th Anniversary 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang lived up to the legend of the original, duplicating the NHRA Winternationals victory in 2009 and dominating drag strips across the land.   Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which marks the continued evolution of the CJ as a factory-produced turnkey race car. In honor of the SEMA introduction, Ford Racing built and unveiled a one-of-a-kind “SEMA Special” silver Cobra Jet complete with a charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package.  

“The 2008 Cobra Jet was a great car, it did everything we wanted it to do,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North American Motorsports. “We’re really proud of the car, but then again we’re always trying to make the next one better.

“With the 2010 Cobra Jet, we had the luxury of a longer development cycle and the result is absolutely stunning. Where the 2008 Cobra Jet was an extremely potent starting point for NHRA Stock competition, the 2010 will enhance the car further. We are all excited to see the new Cobra Jet in competition.”   For decades, the Mustang has been the preeminent car in many forms of racing, including drag racing. The 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang added to that legacy this season with high- profile wins at the NHRA Winternationals and U.S. Nationals, and by setting numerous track records across the country.   The 2010 Cobra Jet, like its predecessor, is a factory-built race car that is intended for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing. The goal for the 2010 Cobra Jet was to enhance the race features to further make its own place in NHRA history. The 2010 CJ will come with all of the features of the 2008 car with enhancements that include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, 8.50 certified rollcage, and an Aeromitive return-style fuel system with trunk-mounted fuel cell.    Additionally Ford Racing engineers have developed for the 2010 Cobra Jet a factory-first launch control/rev limiter that will allow drivers to preset the rpm after they stage the car. When they are ready to leave, all they do is put the throttle pedal to the floor; they don’t have the engine speed to free rev. Previously, the launch control/rev limiter was only available as an aftermarket option.   Much like Ford Racing’s previous Mustang FR500S race car, the Cobra Jet Mustang will get its start at the Auto Alliance International (AAI) assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The entire 50-car run of 2010 Cobra Jets will be built on the same production line that produces the 2010 Ford Mustang production car. Production of Cobra Jets will commence in January, with delivery of all vehicles expected in the first quarter of 2010.  

All of the additional parts and pieces for the CJ can be found in the Ford Performance Parts catalog. And since the Cobra Jet is produced from a base V-6 Mustang, any consumer can turn his Mustang into a Cobra Jet by purchasing the parts from the Ford Performance Parts catalog.

The 2010 CJ car features a choice for customers between two supercharged engines or three normally aspirated engines (pending NHRA approval). These options will allow the Cobra Jet to be eligible for more classes in the NHRA, as well as competition with other sanctioning bodies, including NMRA, NMCA, PSCA and IHRA.

All 50 of the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustangs have already been ordered by Ford dealers for delivery to customers. For those customers who missed out on the limited run of 2010 Cobra Jets, Ford Racing has set a goal to provide future versions of the Cobra Jet.