Car of the Week: Martin Lambert's '75 Chevy Monza

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Martin Lambert in Everett, WA and his 1975 Chevy Monza. 

How did you get into drag racing?

I started with a mini tub and adding a mild 350, then wondering how fast it was.

When and where was your first race? 

1994 at Seattle International Raceway (Pacific Raceways) in Washington state

What model/year do you race now? 

1975 Chevy Monza that I've owned since 1984

Does your car have a nickname? 

Taz

Cooling Strategies For Racing Transmissions And Why It's So Important For Your Car

It is unusually cold in Mississippi today (actually, its the coldest day on record since the 1880s), but before we know it, the temps will be up in the 80s and it will be full steam ahead on the racetracks again. This is a great time to consider the strategies available to keep your racing transmission cool when the warm weather returns next year.

Excessive heat kills transmission and torque converter components. While it is well established and widely understood, we are often asked about the best ways to manage this problem.

Last month, our friend and 2014 NHRA Super Gas world champion Luke Bogacki did a great writeup on his experience with transmission temperatures in throttle stop racing scenario. You can see that on his public Facebook post here. In his testing, he found that elapsed times would vary greatly as transmission temperatures rose above normal operating temperatures. We have found this to be the case as well in our testing and feedback from other customers. 

Car Of The Week: Keith Grubaugh, Jr.'s 1969 Chevelle

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Keith Grubaugh, Jr. in St. Johns, MI (where he must be freezing today!) and his 1969 Chevelle. 

How did you get into drag racing? 

Just went to the track and watched.

When and where was your first race? 

Stanton, MI 

What model/year do you race now?

1969 Chevelle

Does your car have a nickname? 

The Other Woman

Car of the Week: Lucas Walker's 1993 Ford Mustang

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature BTE customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to drive and race. Today, it’s all about Lucas Walker and from Mayfield, KY and his zippy 1993 Ford Mustang. 

When and where was your first race? 

Northwest Tennessee Motorsports Park in Gleason, TN.

What model/year do you race now? 

1993 Ford Mustang