ANN ARBOR, MI — Don’t miss your chance to catch an in-depth look at one of the most unique competitions in professional racing today. Watch as the top engine builders of NASCAR compete in a head-to-head competition to assemble an engine from the block up.
On Sunday, July 18, Speed Channel will broadcast a special one-hour program completely dedicated to the 2004 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown. The show is schedule to air at 8 p.m. (EST).
Tune in as Mike Maiwald of Hendrick Motorsports, engine builder for the #24 car of Jeff Gordon, competes against Lanny Barnes of Richard Childress Racing, engine builder for the #21 car of Kevin Harvick. The first engine builder to assemble his engine and let it run for one consecutive minute will be crowned the winner.
Serving as celebrity commentators for the final round were Richard Childress of Richard Childress Racing, and Chad Knaus, crew chief of Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car.
Every year, 16 of NASCAR’s top engine builders are selected to participate in the event, based on their reputations for being the finest engine builders within NASCAR. The competition has a total prize package worth more than $50,000 and has become one of the premier honors in the world of engine building.
For more information about Clevite Engine Parts, visit: www.engineparts.com.
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