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Smeding's Industry First-Three-Year Crate Motor Warranty
Smeding Performance led the performance crate engine building industry as the first manufacturer to back their engines with a two-year warranty. Now Smeding Performance is leading the industry again by offering three full years of warranty on every street engine they build and 18 months on marine applications.
Founded in 1991, Smeding Performance has innovated a number of positive changes to the concept of delivering complete crate engines. "The consumer has actually dictated our direction in providing complete engines that are run in on our dyno, tuned, and calibrated before we crate and ship to car enthusiasts," says Ben Smeding. "Building a reliable engine is just the beginning ... Being here for our customers long after the sale is simply the centerpiece of my business philosophy."
Smeding also added, "I believe the latest manufacturing technology is giving us the best hard parts I have ever seen. The fact that we strictly adhere to using brand-new components in all Smeding Performance engines has produced a reliability factor that is deserving of a warranty for three full years."
Smeding Performance specializes in complete turnkey performance crate engines, dyno tuned and run in. Located in Rancho Cordova, California, they offer free shipping throughout the lower 48 United States. Call toll free at (877) 639-7637 for a free catalog, or visit them online at www.smedingperformance.com.
"Speedy" Bill Smith Honored for Lifetime Achievement
The editors and staff of big brother publication Rod & Custom magazine have recognized Speedway Motors founder and owner "Speedy" Bill Smith with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented July 1 at the 15th Annual Rod & Custom Americruise event in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In presenting the award, Rod & Custom Publisher Tim Foss discussed "Speedy" Bill's many achievements and contributions to the rodding, racing, and replicar communities. He also noted that, in a hobby seemingly dominated by influences on the nation's coasts, Smith had the ingenuity and tenacity to make significant impacts while remaining rooted in his hometown of Lincoln. Editor Kevin Lee remarked on Speedway Motors' rich history, pointing out that the business, which got its official start in 1952, is one of only a handful of automotive aftermarket companies that predate Rod & Custom magazine.
When the award was presented, Smith received a standing ovation from the large crowd gathered in the State Fair Park open auditorium. In accepting his award, "Speedy" Bill recognized the importance of specialty publications like Rod & Custom and KIT CAR in keeping rodders and kit car aficionados informed and enthusiastic about the hobby. He said it was a passion for racing and performance that drove him to start Speedway Motors more than five decades ago, and a similar passion within car enthusiasts that has fueled the company's success through the years. "Despite obstacles like the 1970s gas crisis, emissions controls, and government regulations, dedicated enthusiasts have always found ways to pursue their passion," Smith said. "As long as rodders continue that pursuit, Speedway will be there to serve them."
Speedway Motors is America's oldest speed shop and one of the world's largest manufacturers and retailers of street rod and racing parts. The company currently employs more than 180 people at its 46-acre corporate campus. For more information on Speedway Motors, call (800) 979-0122 or visit www.speedwaymotors.com.