MDS. This is a term you have probably come across at one point or another, but what exactly does it mean? Or maybe you know what it means but you're wondering, "how does it work?"

Tri Star is here to answer all of your HEMI MDS questions!

When you hear MDS, your brain should immediately take you to "Cylinder Deactivation". Multiple Displacement System (MDS) means just that. MDS technology began in 2005 and is common in many popular Mopar models such as:

• 300C
• Charger R/T
• Durango
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Jeep Commander
• Ram 1500

By shutting down some of the cylinders, the MDS system reduces the amount of work the engine is producing, thus increasing fuel economy. It also offers a smoother ride. GM offers a similar function they refer to as "Active Fuel Management" or "AFM".

There are a lot of moving components in the MDS system that need to work in uniform in order to produce the intended results. While MDS is in operation, 4 of the 8 cylinders will "shutdown", leaving only half of the engine's cylinders producing power. These cylinders are cylinders 4, 6, 1, and 7. The same 4 cylinders will always be the cylinders that will shut down, they do not alternate throughout the engine. The vehicle's ECU determines when to initiate the cylinder shutdown based on many data variables such as engine RPM and vehicle speed.

If you are familiar with working on any Hemi engine, then you are familiar with the MDS solenoids. These MDS solenoids close-off oil pressure to the designated "shutoff" cylinders, and then redirect that oil pressure to lock small pins into place at the lifters. This allows the lifters to collapse and stop moving so that they will not come in contact with the camshaft to open valves when enabled. This is how the 4 cylinders shut off.

A lot of people assume that the fuel savings comes from only using half the fuel in 4-cylinder mode as in 8-cylinder mode. The truth is, the fuel and air supply do not get reduced, it actually just increases the fuel and air pressure in the remaining 4 live cylinders.

In conclusion, MDS may not do much for you if you are just driving around town, but you will surely notice a difference in miles-per-gallon when driving on the highway.

With all MDS Hemi engines remanufactured from Tri Star, we include new camshafts and lifters, as well as new MDS solenoids on our premium versions.

Be sure to call us today at 1-800-322-5859 to speak with one of our techs to learn more.

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All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive, you've likely heard of both of them and have a general idea of what they mean. You are probably imagining a big truck with off-road tires. Many newer vehicles, even cars, and SUVs offer these options in today's society. What many people don't realize is that there are a few significant differences between the two which may determine which option is best for you, as well as factors to consider when determining maintenance and repair costs. At Tri Star, we want to make sure our customers have an understanding of the a few key differences between the two.

All-Wheel Drive:

All-wheel drive offers advantages for many types of drivers. Whether you want the peace of mind and confidence when driving through rain or snow, or are just an enthusiast who enjoys the feeling of your vehicle grabbing the road, you might be interested in an all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Pros: AWD means your engine is sending power to all 4 wheels, all of the time. This eliminates the guesswork about whether or not the time is right to put your vehicle into 4WD. The AWD system will determine automatically which wheel needs to receive more power than the others at any given time. AWD systems offer a smoother ride quality. Your vehicle will also grab the road better on dry pavement, giving you an enhanced sense of confidence. AWD systems are designed to be used in everyday driving scenarios, meaning the system is calibrated to be driven at any capable speed of the vehicle. One more perk is that you don't sacrifice quite as much fuel economy with an AWD system as opposed to a 4WD system.

Cons: If there are any electrical or mechanical issues with an AWD system, it can make it impossible to drive the vehicle anywhere as the gearing is all working together full-time. AWD systems can have a bit higher costs in maintenance and repair as well. Typically, transfer cases for AWD systems can be more expensive and be more difficult to locate. Another thing to consider is due to the extremely complex calibrations in the AWD system, if you end up blowing or damaging a single tire, you will typically need to replace all 4 tires. If you only replace one and have uneven tread in the AWD system, it can throw off the calibrations necessary to make all 4 wheels receive the proper power to each wheel, causing stress on the gears of your transfer case resulting in inevitable failure after prolonged use.

4-Wheel Drive:

4-wheel drive is designed for ruggedness and sticky situations. Often found in trucks and larger SUVs, 4WD puts you in control of when and where the power to your wheels is going.

Pros: With 4WD, you are in full control of which wheels are getting power at any given time - whether you are on or off the road. Whether you are in deep mud, sand, or snow, Generally speaking, if you get a flat or damaged tire, you only have to replace the tires on one axle (front two or rear two) as opposed to an AWD system, given that each differential is independent of each other. Transfer cases for 4WD vehicles are also typically easier to find and less expensive than AWD transfer cases, should you ever need to replace it. 4WD provides the best opportunity to keep your vehicle moving forward by avoiding getting stuck. If you do get stuck, you have more concentrated power going to the wheels to help get your vehicle freed and continuing on. With the more concentrated power, a 4WD system is more capable than most AWD systems when navigating through severe off-road conditions.

Cons: 4WD systems take a toll on fuel economy when in use, and are usually rough on the wallet at the gas pump. 4WD systems are not designed to be used in all daily use which is another downfall as opposed to AWD.  Depending on which gear you are in (4HI or 4LO), you need to be mindful of how you are shifting into each gear depending on the vehicle, and are limited on how fast you can go while engaged in either gear when in 4WD. Going too fast in either gear can damage the splines and cause the need for a major repair. You also have to be mindful, especially in 4LO, of your steering. Since 4WD systems are giving equal power to all 4 wheels, turning the front wheels causes uneven rotation compared to the rear wheels. 4WD should also never be used on dry pavement, as it is designed for adverse weather conditions or off-road conditions only. 4WD vehicles also tend to offer a little bit rougher of a ride.

Conclusion:

While there are many more details to be explained on how both of these systems function, this article should help you determine which option is best for you. Both AWD and 4WD systems offer excellent benefits for drivers, and which one you decide on really comes down to what you intend to do with the vehicle, as well as personal preference.

AWD is great for those who are using the vehicle as a daily driver and expect to occasionally drive through snowy or wet roadways. It provides great traction through normal winter conditions. If you don't do anything too crazy besides drive to work or the occasional gravel road, AWD will be great for you.

4WD is a great choice for those who not only experience adverse conditions on roadways, but also off the road. If you tow trailers or spend time in crop fields, on trails, in the woods, or in deep snow/mud situations, 4WD is the clear winner in these scenarios.

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When it comes to being environmentally sustainable, most people don’t associate anything in the auto-industry to be necessarily “eco-friendly”. In our industry, you may be surprised to learn how much a company like Tri Star positively impacts the environment for future generations. Below are just a handful of the most powerful impacts:

Recycling

The first and foremost thing that remanufacturing engines and other drivetrain components do to help the environment, is recycling old metal. Most steel and other metals from old engines can be recycled at nearly 100% efficiency, which prevents excess mining of metal ore from underneath the Earth’s surface. 85% of the energy expended in the manufacture of the original product is preserved in the remanufactured product.

Reduce Landfill Sizes

When Tri Star purchases back your old core, we bring all these units into our remanufacturing facility. This means we are helping keep tens of thousands of engines, transmissions, and other parts out of landfills. Keeping these components out of landfills means that there are fewer chemicals and pollutants draining into and contaminating the soil in the landfill, and their surrounding areas. According to studies performed at the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart, Germany, energy savings by remanufacturing worldwide in a year equals the electricity generated by 5 nuclear power plants or 10,744,000 barrels of crude oil which corresponds to a fleet of 233 oil tankers. The Fraunhofer Institute also determined that raw materials saved by remanufacturing worldwide in a year would fill 155,000 railroad cars forming a train 1,100 miles long.

Greenhouse Emissions

From mining metal ore, to transporting it to a plant, the manufacturing process, and gases emitted from it, brand-new manufacturing contributes largely to releasing high amounts of greenhouse gasses into the air. If you remember anything from school, greenhouses gasses are very bad for the planet. Choosing a remanufactured engine from Tri Star can greatly reduce the number of greenhouse gasses emitted.

Protecting Wildlife

Between destroying habitats to mine for metal ore in new areas and expand current mining operations, and expanding landfills, habitats are being destroyed along the way. By choosing a remanufactured product from Tri Star, you are contributing to reducing the expansion of mining pits and landfills.

While the demand for cars and trucks will likely never go away, the greatest thing we can do is try our best to reduce the negative environmental impact of remanufacturing as much as possible.  By remanufacturing engines (and you, in turn, by purchasing them) we're creating a 'like new' (or better) product but using a fraction of the energy needed to create the original product!

At Tri Star, we are very proud to be an eco-friendly driven business and always keep our carbon footprint at the forefront of our remanufacturing process. If you are in need of replacing a drivetrain component in your vehicle like your engine, there are many reasons to consider a remanufactured product from Tri Star to not only save money, but also save the planet for future generations.

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If you have ever worked on any Hemi engine, then you are very familiar with the common failure points of dropped valve-seats, weak pistons and piston rings, bent rods, and the cost & headache associated with DOD solenoids. With our premium long block replacement engines, you don’t have to worry about any of that!

We replace the pistons with coated-hyper eutectic pistons that resist scuffing and damage from heat much better than the factory aluminum pistons do.

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You’ll also get greater durability with new steel compression piston ring packs.

Some remanufacturers will bend rods back into place and reuse them with the engine! We carefully inspect each rod, and any bent or imperfected rods are scrapped. We then hone them all to ensure uniformity prior to installation.

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We replace valve-seats with oversized ones for a tighter press-fit to avoid valve-seats hitting the cylinder wall, breaking into pieces, and having the broken pieces get stuck in the plastic intake manifold. We would also like to remind you that if you are replacing any Hemi engine that had valve-seat failure, we STRONGLY recommend that you replace the intake manifold as well to make sure you do not contaminate the new engine. The contamination leftover from the old intake can RUIN your new engine!

And lastly, let’s talk about the DOD solenoids. Costing roughly $70 or more per solenoid, these can prove to be an added cost for both shops and vehicle owners. They can be tough to remove without breaking as well. ALL Tri Star premium long-block Hemi engines come with all-new DOD solenoids installed. Saving you hundreds of dollars and stress from breaking old ones!

On top of everything we just described, ALL of our premium long block engines, regardless of size/design, come with the oil pump and pickup tube installed, as well as the oil pan and timing cover installed!

When you purchase from Tri Star, you can feel confident knowing that you are not only buying an American-built product, but you are also backed by the industry’s leading warranty. There are no gimmicks with our warranties and no third parties. Our stock replacement gas engines come standard with our nationwide and transferable 3 year/unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty, with the option to upgrade to our No-Fault Warranty!

One of our long-time customers, Tim Braden Jr., shared the story of his 1967 Chevelle that surely makes it a special ride.

Tim's parents bought the car with 3,000 original miles back in the day, and in 1977 it was stashed away in a barn because GM was having discussions that they weren't going to make more convertibles. Tim and his father took the car out of storage in 1994 to begin the restoration process of this all-American classic.

Unfortunately, Tim's father ended up with Esophagus Cancer and passed away before they could finish up the restoration. Esophagus Cancer makes up about 1% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States.* (Read more from the American Cancer Society HERE ).

Tim took it upon himself to continue on with the restoration to make sure his parent's Chevelle was brought back to its former glory - and then some. After deciding to part with the 283 that was originally in the car, Tim reached out to us and decided to put in a 383 Stroker mated with a built-up 350 trans. He even had us engrave his father's name on the driver's side valve cover, and his own name engraved on the passenger side valve cover.

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Tim's build was completed with Flowmaster Super 40 Series mufflers and Flowmaster long-tube ceramic headers (HEAR THE EXHAUST HERE). Below you can find a build sheet from the Chevelle. We are honored to have been even a small part of this very special build and grateful for Tim to allow us to share the story with everyone!

Watch video footage including dyno test and exhaust on Tim's Chevelle! Click HERE

( Skip to 0:58 to hear exhaust and dyno footage )

Build Specs:

Bore: 4.030
Stroke: 3.750
2pc. Rear main seal
9.7:1 compression ratio
Blueprinted, CNC machined and dyno-tested
Components
4 bolt main seasoned OE block
Scat 9000 series cast steel crank
Scat 4340 forged I-Beam rods with ARP 8740 cap screws
Keith Black hypereutectic pistons # KB135
Moly rings
Clevite main and rod bearings
True roller double roller timing set
Howards roller camshaft # 110245-12
 Advertised duration: 278 (intake) 284 (exhaust)
 Duration @ .050”: 225 (intake) 231 (exhaust)
 Lift: .500 (intake) .510 (exhaust)
Howards hydraulic roller retro fit lifters with tie bar
Dart SHP aluminum cylinder heads
 200cc intake runner, 64cc combustion chambers
 2.02 intake 1.60 exhaust stainless valves
Fel Pro head gaskets
Scorpion Race Series roller rocker arms
HP valve springs
Hardened pushrods
MSD plug wires
AC spark plugs #41-602
Chrome timing cover
New stamped steel oil pan w/ 1 pc. pan gasket
HD Harmonic balancer #80001
Quick Fuel Hot Rod “HR” Series carburetor
Edelbrock Endurashine finish intake # 71014
MSD Pro Billet Ready to Run distributor # 8360
Melling high volume oil pump
Edelbrock Endurashine finish water pump, short style # 88104
SCAT SFI rated flexplate # FP-400-SFI

You've been through everything with your vehicle; that road trip out west, commuting to your big new job, driving through bad weather, going to family occasions, taking the boat out for a day on the lake, you get the point. This thing has never let you down, and you know the majority of its maintenance history. The best part is, it's paid for! That's right, no car payments, leaving you plenty of additional income for fun and hobbies. You love your vehicle, but after many miles and memories, its engine starts to get tired until suddenly one day, the engine goes and your vehicle is now in need of an engine replacement. You may be asking yourself, "what the heck do I do now?"

You could try to scrape some money together for a down-payment on a new car, buy a beater car to get you by, or maybe take out a small loan for a newer-used car. No matter what you choose, you know it's going to cost you money. But what about those new ball joints you just had installed? Or just this past year you had all new brakes put in? Don't forget that expensive set of new tires you just purchased after you replaced the suspension this past summer.

Let's explore the options:

Option A: Scraping some cash together for a down-payment on a new car.

You weren't prepared to drop a chunk of change on a down-payment right now, but you did have that money set aside for a family vacation this summer. That should help cover part of it! After all, the family vacation can wait another year or two. Then you can try to sell your current vehicle as a "mechanic's special" on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for $500, there's a little more money, although it could take a while for the right buyer to come along. Now maybe you can just borrow your aunt's Buick for a few weeks, two-months tops until you can come up with the rest of the funds needed. It's not ideal, but surely you could make it work. During that time, you might even ask your boss for a small raise, knowing that you are about to take-on a car-payment and higher insurance rates. Or maybe you just give up some of your hobbies and going out to offset the cost.

Option B: Buy a beater.

Perfect. You can take the extra few thousand dollars you have set aside and just get something cheap to get by for now. There are plenty of used cars out there for under $5,000 (and you know it because of the hours a week you spend browsing Facebook Marketplace). Plenty of running and driving cars ready to go. You could still sell your broken-down vehicle for a super cheap price to someone as a "mechanic's special". You can drive this car for a few years until you can afford something a little nicer again, nice like your old car was. Why wouldn't you do this, right? Plus, the few sellers you've been messaging assure you that the car has been taken care of, and only driven by a little old lady. Nothing to worry about!

Option C: Take out a loan for a newer used car.

A brand-new car might be a tad out of budget at the moment, but a car that's only 4-5 years old is about 40% cheaper than buying new! This sounds great. The few cars you've looked at are all a little under 100,000 miles, and have only had 3-4 owners, what could possibly be worn out a relatively new car? You're still going to have to shell out some extra cash every month for a payment, but newer is better, right? Surely this is the best option.

Let's talk about option A again. You were in a pretty good financial standpoint before, but now you are considering taking on an extra $400-$700 a month in payments between your loan and higher insurance costs. Along with this, you need to consider potential maintenance down the road.

Okay, how about Option B? Buying a "beater" seems reasonable, and plus the seller assures you that it's been well taken care of. If you are a gambling man or woman, this might be a good option for you. But the truth of the matter is, you never know what you are going to get buying a well-used car. Many private-party sellers claim their car has been well taken care of or was "owned by an old lady". Many of these statements end up being false. You need to be careful of statements like this without paperwork to back it up. You also need to consider any maintenance that the used car might need. It may run well and look decent, but vehicles under $5,000 often need a laundry list of maintenance work to be done on them. You might find yourself replacing brakes, front-end steering components, and suspension components. Maybe even fluid changes. Don't forget you will have to soon change out the tires that are currently at 40% tread left. Next thing you know, you find yourself with thousands of dollars in repairs needed in order to keep the vehicle in safe driving condition. Of course, we understand not all vehicles under $5,000 are junk. Let's say you find a vehicle where the owner has completed a list of maintenance, including new tires, and it appears to be a great deal. You still do not know the complete history of the vehicle, and the engine could end up going out on you unexpectedly a month later or a year later. A used car is like a box of chocolates, you just never know what you're going to get...

Fine Tri Star, let's talk about option C, apparently, that's the choice you think is best. Well, actually no. Many times buying a vehicle that's only 4-5 years old with around 100,000 miles or so can cause just as many headaches as a "beater" car. A lot of vehicles, regardless of age, start to require their first major series of maintenance around 100,000 miles. If it hasn't already been completed, things like; brakes, ball joints, tie rods, shocks and struts, and gaskets start to near the end of their life on a vehicle and need to be replaced as part of regular maintenance. Now, not only are you stuck with a car payment and higher insurance rates described in option A, but also the potential for costly maintenance and repairs laid out in option B.

Okay, what am I supposed to do then?

Luckily there is a cost-effective option - engine replacement.

Although you have the choice of buying a used engine if you decide to go the route of engine replacement, we strongly discourage this for several reasons. When you buy a used engine, you are getting no maintenance history of the engine itself, the mileage on the engine is questionable, if there is a warranty it's usually only 30 days on average (if there is one), and there is no increased value of your vehicle after spending the money on a used engine. This is a gamble that could leave you stranded yet again, and bring you back to square one. What we strongly encourage you to do is purchase and install a remanufactured engine.

All of that time and money you put into your trusty vehicle before it broke down doesn't have to go to waste! If you decide on engine replacement, putting in a remanufactured engine is something that cost-effective both short-term AND long-term. With a remanufactured engine from Tri Star,  you are getting a virtually brand-new engine with 0 miles on it. All of our remanufactured engines come with warranties unmatched by any option available, up to 3 years with unlimited mileage. We also offer no-fault warranties for many of our engines, which means you don't have to worry if something happens to the engine even if it's your fault. All of our engines are also built "better-than-new" with updates to correct any defects the engine may have originally had from the manufacturer. Typically, remanufactured engines will run you anywhere between $2000-$4000 (on average). When you consider spending the same amount on a cheap used car that might need an additional couple thousand dollars of repair, it would only make sense to replace the engine in your current vehicle. Between having 0 miles on it, and having transferable warranties, a remanufactured Tri Star engine is sure to help increase the value of your vehicle as well, should you ever resell it!

We hope this article helps ease your mind on what option to choose if your engine has taken a turn for the worse. Knowing that different situations may call for different options, a remanufactured engine may be just what you need to cure the financial headache that can be caused by a failed engine. We have experts in-house ready to answer any questions that you might have on your next steps to getting your vehicle back on the road.

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If you're a gearhead, you understand the passion and connection you can make with a vehicle. Especially if it's your first vehicle, or something you and someone you love worked on together. Bill built the car with his father when he was 16, and ended up having to sell it due to life priorities (of which many of us can relate). However after some research and patience, Bill was able to buy his Chevelle back about 25 years later! Hot Rod Network wrote up a great story on how Bill got back in touch with his beloved father/son project (link below). Originally sporting a small block chevy engine he built with his father, Bill brought his old Chevelle back to life with a massive 598 big block chevy he got from us!

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See photos of the build process from Anderhart Speed HERE

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No more ticking, no more problems.

While we could spend an entire month talking about the 5.4 3v engine, we want to talk to you today about one key component; cam-phasers. If you have owned or worked on a 5.4 3v engine, then cam phasers are no surprise to you. With mileage comes the famous cam phaser ticking (not to bring up bad memories). This is why Tri Star offers a Cam Phaser Delete Kit for Ford 5.4 3V engines!

Typically, when you start hearing a ticking or clicking noise coming from the engine, most people fear the worst. Collapsed lifters, bent rods, etc. Unless you’ve been running your Ford dry on oil, or haven’t changed the oil since the last time you had free time (which could be years for some of us), then the culprit is typically cam-phasers. This issue will typically trigger a check-engine light with the codes: P0341 or P0346. If there are other issues going on, you may have other codes showing up as well.

So, what exactly are cam-phasers and why do they go bad? We’re going to keep it brief here, we know you’ve got work to do. Cam-phasers are used on 3v Ford engines (2004 and up) to adjust the camshaft position during engine-operation.  These are controlled by the vehicle’s computer. Typically, what happens when your cam-phasers start to go bad, it is caused by a lack of oil pressure in the top part of the engine.

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Tri Star has spent years developing the perfect remedy to this problem, Cam-Phaser Delete Kits.  We offer installation of these kits on all 5.4 3V engines that we have available, and installs are done in-house! These kits come with everything you need for the install, which means no trips to the parts store in the middle of the project, or digging through your bucket of bolts on the shelf. Keep in mind that if you are hearing the ticking already, there may be other repairs necessary before installing the Tri Star Cam-Phaser Delete Kit. Be sure to check your timing-chain tensioners, and even the cam bearings for wear. These are some of the biggest reasons that people end up still having problems after installing any delete kit, and they tend to blame the new parts rather than taking a look at their old ones. Spending the time and money to check these before installing the Tri Star Cam-Phaser Delete Kit is essential to ensure that the engine lasts a long time to come.

With this premium kit comes not only the technology to end the madness and allow you to drive worry-free and noise-free, but also the peace of mind knowing that it's made right here in the U.S. When it comes to parts to keep your Ford running, you get what you pay for, which is why Tri Star has created the perfect balance of quality and cash in your pocket!

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Ryan Gustin and Tri Star owner Dave Steine celebrating.

Ryan Gustin battled mechanical gremlins from the time he left his home in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Thursday afternoon through early Saturday evening, but when the big money was on the line Saturday night ‘The Reaper’ exorcised the demons and bolted to his second Masters title in three years.

"HIS SECOND MASTERS TITLE IN THREE YEARS!"

After a tight three-way battle between early leader Jake Timm and Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Jimmy Mars, Gustin finally passed Mars with ten laps remaining and then drove away to score another crown jewel victory and a $10,000 winner’s check.

“It feels good,” Gustin said in victory lane. “Any time you can outrun Jimmy Mars at his home race track you’ve done something right.

Mars led the opening lap but conceded the top spot to Timm the second time around the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval.

Timm set a torrid pace for the next 18 circuits while Mars and Gustin used every inch of the race track to keep pace with the second-generation speedster.

Mars zoomed ahead of Timm on lap 20 and Gustin followed into second place three laps later, setting up a two-car battle between one of Cedar Lake Speedway’s most decorated and experienced racers and the 28-year-old two-time USMTS national champion.

Gustin snuck past Mars briefly to lead the 27th lap but jumped the cushion in the ensuing corner to give Mars the advantage the next time around.

Mars remained in control through heavy lapped traffic and 39 laps, but Gustin proved to be too much with his patented rim-riding exhibition and snagged the lead as they completed lap 40.

The rest of the 50-lapper was all Gustin.

“It was a blast, man. That’s the most fun I’ve had in a race car in a long time. It was an up-on-the-wheel deal. Jimmy could pull down on the race track better than we could, but we just let it all hang out up on that cushion and it worked out.”

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The hefty paycheck will also come in handy to keep Gustin rolling down the road with his No. 19R Spike Hardcore Energy Hughes Chassis which is powered by nearby Tri Star Engines. En route to the race on Thursday, Gustin’s hauler blew out two tires and he barely made it in time for hot laps.

He failed to finish Thursday’s main event as well as Friday’s rain-delayed feature that ran during the early evening prior to the regular Saturday night program.

In addition to his winnings, Gustin also garnered a set of four new springs courtesy of Swift Springs, plus contingency awards from Fast Shafts, Maxima Racing Oils and VP Racing Fuels. He also picked up a new American Racer racing tire during a drawing at the pre-race driver’s meeting.

The top three finishers (from left to right): Second-place Jimmy Mars, winner Ryan Gustin and third-place finisher Rodney Sanders.

Hamilton County Hundred? Gustin will be seeking his 100th career USMTS victory when the Spike Hardcore Energy USMTS Northern Lights Series returns to action on Friday, June 21, at the Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa.

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"Horsepower Therapy"

Check out Max's point of view in his first drag races!

When Max first submitted his ride he was putting the finishing touches on her. Now he's ready to race and has the full followup from his meet.

"Haha yeah, she said yes."

Max and his local car meet had a special surprise for his friends girlfriend..

"We arranged the cars so that from the air it read "marry me" and all the owners formed a question mark shape.  Yeah, she said yes"

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