Presenting Speakers
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Harold Bettes – Power Technology Consultants |
| Master of Ceremonies (21st year as Emcee) | |
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Rich Keller – Champion Spark Plugs |
| Advanced Ignition Technology and Optimization for Maximum Performance | |
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Gary Stanton - Stanton Racing Engines |
| Advanced Midget, Sprint and Short Track Engine Building and Blueprinting Techniques | |
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Greg West – Fel-Pro Gaskets |
| Gaskets Designs and Installation Considerations for Circle Track Race Engines | |
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Dr. Dean Hill – New Mexico State University |
| Advanced Review of Circle Track Fuels, Cheater Blends, and Tuning to Win | |
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Matt Hartford – Total Seal Piston Rings |
| Understanding and Utilizing Advanced Piston Ring Technology to Maximize Circle Track Race Engine Performance | |
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Steven Golya – JE Pistons |
| Advanced Analysis of Piston Design and Leading Edge Technology for Circle Track Race Engines | |
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Bill Schlieper – Pro Power Racing |
| Advanced Building & Track Supporting Cutting Edge Dirt & Off-Road Race Engines | |
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Keith Dorton – Automotive Specialist |
| Tips and Tricks of Designing and Building Competition Circle Track Engines | |
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Doug Yates – Roush Yates Engines |
| An Insider’s View to Building Championship Caliber Engines | |
| Andy Randolph – ECR (Earnhardt Childress Racing) Engines | |
| The Advanced Science of NASCAR Cup Engine Optimization | |
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Ron Shaver – Shaver Racing Engines |
| How to Optimize Sprint Car and Short Track Engines for Maximum Performance |
Expert AETC Panel Q&A Session (Wednesday Morning)
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