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UNDERSTANDING THE SERVICE LIFE OF YOUR M/T TIRES DETERMINING THE AGE OF A TIRE The manufacturing date of a tire is incorporated into an 11 digit code, called a TIN (Tire Identification Number) located down by the bead of the tire. The only exception would be most Pro Drag Radials, which do not incorporate traditional TIN's. On street legal tires, the TIN is preceded by the letters "DOT". The last four numbers of the TIN represent the week and year of manufacture. In the Example below, this tire was produced the 35th week of 2008. EXAMPLE: CY1JM5FJ3508 (3508 = date...

I am always on the hunt to find cool, rare parts on the market. Surprisingly after doing this for so many years I am still coming across new parts that I never knew existed. Enter the Mugen N1 Steering Wheels. This is a really cool piece of Mugen history because apparently these are so limited in production because they mainly went to actual N1 Race Teams for use in their race cars. Very few of these seem to be on the market and known about. Offered in both Leather and Suede the Suede ones are the holy grail for anyone...

12/14/2012 - SANTA CLARITA, Calif. Honda Performance Development, the racing arm of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has announced an expanded contingency program for grassroots and entry-level professional racing in 2013. Significant additions to the program include the new Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Majors series, which will debut in 2013 as an eventual replacement for SCCA National race weekends; and support for 250cc shifter karts, where a new HPD-developed package will be available for one of the quickest categories in karting. In professional Touring Car racing, HPD will continue its support for teams taking part in the SCCA...

You can't go to any large Sport Compact drag racing event without feeling the presence of this Tuesday Ten interviewee. He brings a lot to the table every time he comes to compete for his team, fans, rivals and sponsors. Thanks for your time Norris Prayoonto. #1 – What keeps you busy? Daily activities? Normal work schedule? What does a day in the life of Norris Prayoonto look like? My mornings are mostly taking care of my newborn son until about 10 or 11, then off to the shop. At the shop we are there every day working on our...

Any F1 fans here? We sure are. This is good stuff. Mercedes reveals 2014 Formula 1 engine By Jonathan Noble Friday, January 11th 2013, 14:44 GMT Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the first images of the 2014 Formula 1 power unit that it believes will put the 'motor back in motorsport'. As dyno testing of its new V6 1.6-litre turbo charged unit continues at its Brixworth facility, Mercedes says early indications from its work are pointing towards an exciting era for grand prix racing once the 2014 rules come into force. Andy Cowell, managing director of Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines, dismissed fears...