Innovative Turbo Systems Announces Opening Of Its New Fab ShopInnovative Turbo Systems recently opened a brand-new fabrication facility in Simi Valley, California. The 7,500-square-foot facility is fully equipped to prototype and install turbocharger systems, as well as build engines, fabricate tube chassis racecars and more. They have the know how to develop and prototype new turbocharger systems for other manufacturers, and will design the necessary manufacturing fixtures, custom turbochargers, wastegates, intercoolers and all other related items needed to provide a complete system. Plus, they can create complete one-of-a-kind turbocharger installations for customers, whether they want to turbocharge a street car, a race car, a truck, or a motorcycle. For more information, contact Innovative Turbo Systems at (805) 526-5400, or visit www.innovativeturbo.com.
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Unveils New Interactive WebsiteThe Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California, has a spiffy new home on the world wide web: www.museum.nhra.com. The site was designed to make it easy for museum visitors and others interested in the history of motor sport to navigate and to learn about museum events and programs. The information-laden site features a virtual tour of the museum, the latest news from museum-produced events including the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion and the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion plus a photo gallery and a Museum store.
Named for the founder of the National Hot Rod Association, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum houses the very roots of hot rodding. Scores of famous vehicles spanning American motorsports history are on display, including winning cars representing 50 years of drag racing, dry lakes and salt-flat racers, oval track challengers and exhibits describing their colorful backgrounds. For further information on special exhibits, museum events or directions, call 909/622-2133 or visit the Web site.
Comp Cams Offers Instructions OnlineIf you've ever taken on an engine project only to find that you've lost the instructions, then COMP Cams has the solution to your predicament. They now offer assembly instructions via the Internet at www.compcams.com/Technical/Instructions/. Currently the online assembly instruction sheet assistance program is available for most of the more common COMP Cams engine components such as lifters, rocker arms, belt drives, gear drives, timing sets and other tools. Best of all, the files will be sent in PDF format for printing out on your home computer, and the files are small enough that most dial-up Internet connections will handle the download easily. For more information, go to the Website or call the toll free Cam Help tech line (800) 999-0853.
House Of Kolor Prestigious Painter ContestHouse of Kolor announced the start of its sixth Prestigious Painter competition, which recognizes the outstanding creativity and craftsmanship of artists and custom painters, alike, using House of Kolor products. Entries will be judged on finish quality, including technique, design originality, and artistic merit. The 12 Grand Prize winners will receive a featured spot in the House of Kolor Prestigious Painter 2005 Calendar, a featured spot in the Gallery of the House of Kolor Website, copies of the House of Kolor Prestigious Painter 2005 Calendar, a Prestigious Painter Hero Jacket, and a specially designed House of Kolor Prestigious Painter Trophy. For more info, entry form, and contest rules, call (601) 798-4731; or visit www.houseofkolor.com.
To enter, enclose the best photograph you have of your completed custom project (painted exclusively with House of Kolor products) with a completed entry form, to House of Kolor, Attn: Prestigious Painter Contest, 210 Crosby Street, Picayune, MS 39466. All entries sent in without a completed form will be disqualified, and entries must be postmarked by August 31, 2004.