COMP Cams Challenge: Who’s Got The Power
Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM
WAYCROSS, GA- April 8, 2016- COMP Cams – the absolute leader in valve train technology – has returned as the title sponsor of the Engine Builders Challenge in 2016. The COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge will recognize the power plant producers whose dedication and hard work propel the nation’s elite dirt late model teams.
The participating engine builders will earn points at each event based on the highest finishing driver utilizing their engine. The engine builder that earns the most points will be crowned the COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year – worth $1,500 cash and additional product certificates. Engine builders finishing second and third in the Engine Builders Challenge will also receive various product awards.
“COMP Cams is thrilled to be a part of the Engine Builders Program again this year. We pride ourselves on building the industry’s best and toughest valve train components, and the demanding races on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are a perfect place to showcase our parts. We’re proud to support racers and teams that are just as dedicated to dirt racing as we are. Their passion for the sport truly reflects the mindset of all COMP Cams employees”, stated Chris Douglas, Vice President of Marketing, COMP Performance Group.
Three of the nation’s top engine builders will be vying for the Engine Builders Challenge title. Andy Durham Race Engines of High Point, SC, Clements Racing Engines of Spartanburg, SC, and Pro Power Racing Engines of Sullivan, WI will duke it out through the season-long program. For the latest COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge standings, visit: http://lucasdirt.com/standings/comp-cams-engine-builders-challenge-points.
In addition to the year-end offerings, the Engine Builders Challenge will award the top engine builders at each event with products certificates from various companies, including: BRODIX, COMP Cams, CV Products, and Edelbrock. For a complete list of contingency awards available in 2016, visit: www.lucasdirt.com/drivers/contingency.
For 40 years, the COMP Cams mission has been to: produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. Their competitive drive, superior engineering, and cutting-edge technology has helped them to produce more champions than any other camshaft manufacturer. Whether you’re looking for horsepower, reliability, or gas mileage, COMP Cams has the products that will deliver. For more information, visit: www.compcams.com.
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2016 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners Include: Allstar Performance, AR Bodies, ASi Racewear, Bad Boy Mowers, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond Chassis, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, BRODIX, Clements Race Engines, COMP Cams, C&R Racing Inc., CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, E3 Spark Plugs, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Fast Orange, FK Rod Ends, GEICO, General Tire, Georgia Boot, Heath Lawson Photography, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, K&N Engineering, Lucas Oil Products, Lucas Oil Racing TV, Longhorn Chassis, MAVTV Motorsports Network, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, Öhlins Shocks, Optima Batteries, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, PFC Brakes, Pierce Race Cars, Pro Power Racing Engines, Protect The Harvest, QA1, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Race Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, WELD Racing, Wrisco Aluminum, 5150 Race Trailers
