INDIANAPOLIS – Engine Builder magazine, the only monthly trade publication dedicated to serving the business, technical and marketing needs of the professional engine building industry, announced Ed Pink Racing Engines as the winner of its inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” contest during the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis.
 
“We intended The Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award to showcase the best example of creativity and innovation, training and education, merchandising and promotion, professional standards and conduct, appearance, solid business management, community involvement, business growth, achievement and victories,” said Doug Kaufman, associate publisher/editor of Engine Builder magazine. “We believe Ed Pink Racing Engines exemplifies all those attributes.”
 
The selection was made by a panel of judges, including the Engine Builder staff and representatives from contest sponsor, Driven Racing Oil.
 
“Too many times, the driver and the race day team are the only ones who get to hold the trophy for winning a championship,” said Lake Speed Jr., from Driven Racing Oil. “The engine builder knows that he was part of that and, while there are some trophies for those guys, frankly, they only win if the whole team wins. This is more of a contest about who runs the best engine shop. Personally, I think the race engine builder needs this. The simple fact of the matter is, nobody is going to cross that finish line without the expertise of a great engine builder.”
 
In addition, prizes and recognition were awarded to second place finalist Jeff Taylor, from Jeff Taylor Performance in Sellersburg, Ind., and to third place finalist Brad Lagman, from QMP Racing Engines, Chatsworth, Calif.
 
Information about the 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award competition will be announced soon. For information about the contest or Engine Builder magazine, contact Doug Kaufman at 330-670-1234, x 262 or [email protected].