VOLUME XIX,  NUMBER 12 - DECEMBER  2017

Force accepts honorary doctorate

John Force accepted an honorary doctorate on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from the University of Northwestern Ohio. The 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion received an honorary Doctor of Law degree for his historic motorsports career and his dedication to racing safety.

 

“John Force is truly a wonderful role model and icon in the motorsports industry. He is not only a championship driver, but he embraces a love for the future of the sport which lies within many of our students today,” said UNOH president, Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis. “John Force Racing has employed UNOH graduates for many years. It was an easy decision to honor a man that has had such a large impact in the racing industry, business community, and educational environment. We are thrilled to have John Force join the UNOH family.”

 

The University of Northwestern Ohio is the first university to honor Force in this way. With this degree, Force became the first drag racer recognized in this manner. He became the third motorsports luminary after Richard Petty and Richard Childress to receive honorary doctorates. Childress was honored by UNOH in 2013.  (photo courtesy JFR)  [01/10/18]

Crossnoe named Track Prep Director for PDRA

Tyler Crossnoe will be in charge of the track prep and track management for the entire 2018 PDRA Racing Series.

 

At just 25, Tyler has been involved with track prep technology the for several years. His experience in this field began at age 16 when he was employed as an announcer and track prep assistant, through to Head of Track Prep at smaller tracks by 17, and Head Traction Consultant for VP Racing Fuels at just 21 years of age.

 

For the past couple of years Tyler has run his own track prep consulting company, Dream Team Motorsports Consulting.   [01/10/18]

Summit celebrates 50th anniversary

The Agent congratulates Summit Racing Equipment, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

 

In 1968 a young engineer owned a 1967 roadster with the L71 427 cubic inch/435 horsepower engine. He made some connections to get hop-up parts at a discount, and it wasn’t long before his drag racing buddies found out and wanted the same deal. From such humble beginnings Summit Racing Equipment was born. The first location was the basement of a donut shop in Stow, Ohio. A year later the company moved into its first true store in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

 

Summit is offering a couple items to help celebrate 50 years of service.   [01/10/18]

 

 

​​Hot Wheels® made a 1:64 scale C7R Corvette die-cast collectable just for Summit. The car is white with black C7R graphics and full-color Summit Racing logos on the doors.   ​The 50th Anniversary T-Shirt features a Nitro Funny Car flying Summit Racing colors plus the Corvette their founder owned when he started the company back in 1968. The blue shirt comes in men’s sizes from small to 3X-large.

New Product of the Day

 

JEGS Oil Pump for LS1, LS3 or LS6

A quality replacement for stock LS series engines, JEGS LS Oil Pumps have a CNC-machined body and cover; and hardened steel gears. The drive and idler shafts have been extended into the cover to provide increased support and terminate dynamic shaft deflection. Inlet and outlet passages have been improved for maximum oil flow. Engineered especially for LS engines with wider bearing clearances providing additional flow and solid pressure throughout the RPM range providing 10% higher output volume. Features: Manufactured for high performance; Updated pressure relief design; Prevent cavitation, aeration, oil starvation, and drops in oil flow and pressure; CNC machined and coated for improved performance and durability.   [01/10/18]

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