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Team Falken achieves second place finish at Desert Showdown

Tire Review Magazine

Michael drove 83 miles to obtain replacement parts while the team repaired a bent engine mounting plate. By the third pit stop, they closed the gap to first place to five minutes. Another idler bearing failure occurred, but the pit crew resolved it quickly.

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Meet Oscar Chavez, September’s Student of the Month!

Tomorrow's Technician

You’ve worked on a Baja 1000 pit crew and now at a muffler and brake shop. Mostly just be what I want to be which is an automotive engineer and just hopefully one day make my own cars and, you know, race them, like how I am now. What has been the most rewarding or challenging project you’ve worked on so far?

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5 Experiences For Every Car Enthusiast’s List

Eastwood

From driver changes to weary pit crew, you actually get to witness the sacrifice that goes into high-level motorsport. It’s no small marvel of engineering that all the various components come together so quickly, precisely, and efficiently before your eyes.

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5 Experiences For Every Car Enthusiast’s List

Eastwood

From driver changes to weary pit crew, you actually get to witness the sacrifice that goes into high-level motorsport. It’s no small marvel of engineering that all the various components come together so quickly, precisely, and efficiently before your eyes.

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Auto Mechanic Vs. Auto Technician: What Differentiates the Two Professions

The Mechanic Doctor

Both professionals require specialized training by opting for the correct online engineering degrees so they can focus on fixing vehicles. Some might also use their skills in a particular area or repair aspect, like tires, engines, or braking systems. However, their day-to-day tasks can vastly differ.

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

We’ll also be your pit crew, providing handy tips to keep your Dakota running smoothly. The units produced in these years suffered: Body and paint corrosion Engine related troubles Brake failures But don’t be disheartened! If the 4WD warning light or check engine light illuminates , get your vehicle inspected promptly.

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

We’ll also be your pit crew, providing handy tips to keep your Dakota running smoothly. The units produced in these years suffered: Body and paint corrosion Engine related troubles Brake failures But don’t be disheartened! If the 4WD warning light or check engine light illuminates , get your vehicle inspected promptly.