Articles

Bob has written several articles that have been featured in various racing publications. With the permission of these publications, we are now happy to feature these articles on our website in pdf format for your use. Right-click and save-as to download to your computer.

2017 Articles – Engine Builder Magazine

Understanding Ignition Timing – August 2017
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Today’s Grassroots Drag Racing Market – January 2017
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The Fuel Injection Phenomenon – What Normally (Naturally) Aspirated Engine Builders Need to Know – December 2016
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2007 Articles – IHRA Drag Review Magazine

More on Methanol for Racing – Issue 1
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ET from Racecar Weight & Horsepower – Issue 2
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Drag Race History, Slide Valve Engine, Muffler Tube Frames – Issue 3
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So Many Tuning Combination + Two More Methanol Racers – Issue 4
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MPH From Racecar Horsepower & Weight – Issue 5
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Driving a Powerful Racecar – Part 1: Getting to the line – Issue 6
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Driving a Powerful Racecar – Part 2: Burnout – Issue 7
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Driving a Powerful Racecar – Part 3: Staging – Issue 8
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Driving a Powerful Racecar – Part 4: The Run – Issue 9
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2006 Articles – IHRA Drag Review Magazine

Securing Sponsors Issue 1, page 42-43
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Tax Time– Issue 2, page 34-35
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Superchargers for IHRA Racing – Issue 3, page 40
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Racing & Highway Fuels – Issue 4, page 46
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The Burnout Box Manager – Issue 5, page 46
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Working the Starting Line – Issue 6, page 61
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Ultimate Tuning of Mechanical Fuel Injection – Issue 7, page 81
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Air Density Effect – Issue 8, page 36
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Air Density with Humidity – Issue 9, page 71
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Horsepower & Torque – Issue 10, page 44
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More on Traction – Issue 11, page 80
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Dew Point Temperature & Racetrack Prep – Issue 12, page 50
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IHRA Racecar Crew & Their responsibilities – Issue 13, page 78
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Finding a Great Drag Race Crew – Issue 14, page 76
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Quarter Mile vs. Eighth Mile ET Comparison – Issue 15, page 78
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Air Scoop Size – Issue 16, page 80
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MPH in the Quarter vs. the Eighth – Issue 17, page 83
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Horsepower from Racecar Weight & Elapse Time – Issue 18, page 59
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Trackside with Top Fuel – Issue 19,page 86
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Horsepower from Racecar Weight & Speed – Issue 20, page 86
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Trackside with Top Fuel – The Tuneup – Issue 21
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Methanol Racing at IHRA – Issue 22
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Racers, Sponsors, & Contributors to Tech Stop – Issue 23
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2005 artcles – IHRA Drag Review Magazine

Why Mechanical Fuel Injection – Issue 22, page 68
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IHRA Rockingham Dragway: A Smooth Experience – Issue 23, page 77
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