Turbostart is back and better than ever. Turbostart 16V AGM race batteries are now made with 100 % new lead to improve the performance and extend the life of what was already a race proven product. Turbostart AGM batteries maintenance free sealed design can be mounted anywhere and in any configuration. Turbostart has improved on the maintenance free design by switching to 100 % new lead which will hold a charge longer and will result in less charging time between races. Overheating or over charging a battery due to time restraints between races will start to weaken a batteries ability to hold a charge, and by using 100 % new lead Turbostart will help eliminate this issue.

The simple fact of the matter is that 16V provides a 4V cushion to the electrical system over a 12V system. Instead of a full charge open circuit of 12.6V, the 16V battery offers a full charge voltage of 16.8V. This means that even when totally discharged, a 16V battery will produce 14V as opposed to a 12V discharged battery producing only 10.5V. Even at full discharge a 16V battery will exceed the minimum recommended voltages of an aftermarket ignition system. This will create a hotter and more consistent spark for the engine. Many other components, such as the starter, fuel pump, electric fans, and even electric water pump, will also perform more consistently with a Turbostart 16V battery. For more information about

batteries, chargers and many other new products from Turbostart check out www. turbostart. com or call 877-324-9300.

Strange Engineering has always looked for ways to reward its loyal customers by putting money back in the hands of the racers. NMRA & NMCA racers will have an opportunity to claim over $ 90,000 in posted contingency for the 2017 race season for Strange Axles and brakes, and NHRA racers will have an opportunity to claim over $ 80,000 in posted contingency for the 2017 race season for Strange Axles at all National events. Unlike other companies, Strange only requires the decal and parts be on the car for verification. No receipts and no product expiration dates to contend with. Strange prides itself on paying out contingency quickly as well. Contingency decals can be picked up at the registration trailer at all NMRA & NMCA events. Strange is standing by with the check book open and pen in hand. Remember … Don’ t just race, Race Strange!

Carburetor technology innovator Barry Grant announced the opening of his new business, Granted Acceleration. Granted Acceleration specializes in custom carburetor systems, hand-built by Grant himself from off-the-shelf components, for a wide range of race cars and hot rods. Grant brings over 40 years of experience in carburetor building and design, tuning, and racewinning to the new enterprise. In addition to custom-built systems, Grant will also provide carburetor tuning services.

According to Grant,“ I am excited to get back to doing what I love most- hands-on innovation with carburetor systems and helping racers win!”

Granted Acceleration is now open and is accepting inquiries at BarrySTGrant @ gmail. com.

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