Speedway Motors Debuts New Products at PRI Show
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Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced today a list of new products that will be debuted in their booth (#3701) which is a nod to their 70th Anniversary at the 2022 PRI Show Dec. 8-10 in Indianapolis, Ind.
Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith Speedway Motors started as a tiny parts shop, in Lincoln, Neb. Today, Speedway Motors offers more than 250,000 products for race, street, muscle, and rod. With two retail stores and distribution centers in Neb., W.Va. and Ariz., employing more than 600 people they remain committed to providing a broad selection of high-quality, affordable automotive parts— delivered quickly, efficiently and without any hassles. The family-owned business continues to be run by the second-generation, Bill and Joyce’s three sons Carson, Craig and Clay.
“We’re proud to look back on a long line of products, projects, history and tradition as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary,” said Clay Smith president and owner of Speedway Motors.
Their new products which will be on display in their booth as well as the New Product Showcase include:
Speedway Elite, 5 Point Harness, Cam Lock, Hans (#9107293)
- Compatible with HANS and other Head and Neck Restraint devices.
- Cam lock mechanism provides quicker belt latching and release than traditional latch and link setups.
- This Elite Series 5-point harness features high quality nylon webbing that is double stitched for extra strength.
- Individual 55-inch-long 3-inch-wide shoulder harness belts with pull-down adjustments and a narrowed top for head and neck restraints.
- Features deluxe 3-inch-wide lap belt with pull down adjustments with anti-slip spring.
Speedway Elite, 5 Point Seat Belt Harness, Latch, Hans (#9107291)
- Compatible with HANS and other Head and Neck Restraint devices.
- It is adjustable on both sides with anti-slip spring.
- This Elite Series 5-point harness features high quality nylon webbing that is double stitched for extra strength.
- Individual 55-inch-long 3-inch-wide shoulder harness belts with pull-down adjustments and a narrowed top for head and neck restraints.
- Features deluxe 3-inch-wide lap belt with pull down adjustments.
Speedway Motors Viper Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Racing Shoes (#9101114)
- Mid-top lace up racing shoe design with hook-and-loop top closure.
- Soft compound sole for maximum comfort and excellent pedal feel.
- Leather and FRC construction with double stitched contrasting seams.
- Performance driving sole with traditional lace up style.
- SFI 3.3/5 rated.
Speedway Motors Shiny Racing Jacket and Pants Combo (#9103678)
- This racing suit features a single layer PROBAN® material construction.
- Has an innovative inner collar design and dual reinforced epaulets on jacket.
- Durable construction makes for a suit that will stand up to the rigors of racing, shiny material. cleans easier and resists dirt buildup.
- 180-stretch inner arm gussets and the elasticized sides on the belt provide unprecedented comfort.
- Has a SFI 3.2A/1 safety rating and TPP Rating of 10.
4 Point Engine Lift (#91089447)
- Allows you to change an engine with the air box on.
- 1/4-inch steel lift plate with adjustable strap mounting points to fit your engine. 1/4 inch x 7 inch x 20.5 inch.
- Hooks to front and back of engine block or cylinder heads.
- 1,200 pound weight limit supports big blocks and fully dressed racing engines.
- No longer worry about damaging your paint or power coating with chains, kit includes 2 nylon straps for a clean pull.
LS Mock Up Block Kits (#91089660)
- Compatible with all LS engine bolt-ons such as intake manifolds, headers, oil pan, timing cover, water pump, and accessory brackets which makes positioning or fabricating engine mounts a breeze.
- Weighing in at 18 pounds for the short block or 35 pounds for the long block, this LS mock up. engine can be lifted in and out of the vehicle by one person without the need for an engine hoist.
- Replicates all Gen 3 and Gen 4 LS block size for test fit of LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, LSA, and Vortec truck engines 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L and 6.2L.
- Heavy duty 12 gauge steel construction is designed to last unlike the LS foam block which often suffers damage from thread inserts pulling out of the foam core.
- Long block version comes with bolt on fabricated steel mock up heads | Short block version accepts all factory and aftermarket LS heads.
T4 Turbo Mock Up Jig (#91015031)
- Crafted from 12 gauge laser cut and press bent steel for strength and support.
- Simulates popular T4 flanged turbochargers for mockup use.
- Use in place of expensive turbochargers for hot and cold side plumbing design.
- Modular design for easy storage and can be adjusted to fit most any T4 flange turbo dimension.
- Includes 2.5-inch and 3-inch compressor outlet mockup flanges.
FireBottle AMSC500 Automatic Remote Fire System (#623AMSC500)
- One bottle mounted thermal trigger nozzle that discharges at 200 degrees.
- Pull type discharge with up to two manual nozzles placed where you would like.
- Dupont FE-36 “clean agent” extinguishing agent that is non ozone depleting.
- 5lb DOT rated aluminum fire bottle comes with roll bar mounting clamps.
- System is SFI 17.3 certified for use in single seat open wheel race car applications.
Other new products that will be debuted at PRI include:
In addition to the new products, two sprint cars will be on display in their booth at the show— the legendary Speedway Motors 4X Sprint Car that was driven by Jan Opperman and the modern Eagle Motorsports sprint car piloted by Rico Abreu. Abreu, the professional dirt track and stock car racing driver, will be on hand Thursday Dec. 8 and Friday Dec. 9 from 1-2 p.m. to sign autographs. He won the 2014 USAC National Midget Series championship and the Chili Bowl back to back—2015 and 2016. More recently he concluded the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series World finals with a sixth place run.
ABOUT Speedway Motors®
In 1952, “Speedy” Bill decided to start Speedway Motors. If he couldn’t find the right high-quality parts, he would make them himself. And he’d know if they were high quality or not, because he put them on his own racecar.