Tag: performance

Derek Thorn Puts on Dominant Performance, Secures Long-Awaited Snowball Derby Win

Lou Modestino

Over the last three years, Derek Thorn has been pretty much unstoppable when it comes to the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. Despite that, Thorn entered Sunday’s 300-lap contest having never won the prestigious event. Now, in his 10th attempt at chasing the Tom Dawson Trophy, Derek Thorn will finally get the chance to take the trophy home, securing the victory in one of the most dominating performances in Snowball Derby history.

Crowdstrike by Riley Nabs Class and Overall Pole Position at the 2022 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance

Mike

Crowdstrike by Riley and Stratus Racing will start on the front row Saturday for the 2022 25 Hours of Thunderhill presented by Hawk Performance, the 19th running of the event.

Team Entropy Racing EVSR Electric Racing Team Returns to the 2022 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance

Mike

Coming into the 2021 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance, Team Entropy Racing EVSR Electric Racing Team estimated it would have to swap the two 350-pound batteries every nine to 11 laps, but it ended up with an efficient 14 laps per battery change. Thunderhill Raceway set the team up with a charging station near the entrance to the track, allowing the team to shuttle the batteries back and forth using a heavy-duty cart.

Teams Ramping up for the 2022 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance

Mike

No amateur endurance race requires more preparation than the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance, and these last few weeks before the race begins are the most critical time. The longest close-course race in North America, the 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance, takes months of preparation from the whole team.

Manley Performance Renews SK Modified and Late Model Contingency Bonuses at Stafford Speedway

Lou Modestino

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the third consecutive season, Manley Performance Products has returned to the Stafford Motor Speedway Contingency Program with $100 weekly bonuses for each second place finisher in both the SK Modified® and Late Model divisions.  Manley’s bonus payments brings the weekly 2nd place payout for SK Modified® drivers to $1,150 and the 2nd place payout for Late Model drivers to $625.

Electric Racecar To Compete at the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance for the First Time Ever

Mike

In sprint racing, the strategy is simple: Start as far forward as you can and improve your position from there until the checkered flag waves. In endurance racing, there are a lot more factors in play, and someone on the team needs to put them all together to form a comprehensive strategy the whole team understands. Everything from pit stops and driver changes to tire changes and fueling strategies come into play — especially when the checkered flag is 25 hours away.

PRI Show To Showcase Latest Performance Parts & Innovations

Lou Modestino

The acclaimed Featured Products Showcase will return for this year’s Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, giving manufacturers unparalleled opportunities to promote their products and reach buyers and media before, during, and after the event on December 9–11 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.