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Monday, March 14, 2022

Car of the Week: Matthew Holmes' 1974 Chevy Vega

Welcome back to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series! We’re excited to feature more loyal customers and drag racing fans. Today, we're highlighting Matthew Holmes from Baileyton, AL. What model/year do you race now? 1974 Chevy Vega What's under the hood? Any special features? Huntsville Engine 406 SBC Mark Walker Custom paint BTE Transmission Converter When/where was your first race? Baileyton Good Time Dragstrip ... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Monday, March 14, 2022

Monday, December 13, 2021

Car of the Week: Justin E. Hale's 1974 Mustang II

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature loyal customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we're featuring Justin E. Hale from Rainsville AL, who owns and races a 1974 Mustang II. How did you get interested in drag racing? A friend of the family took me under their wing and taught me everything I know. When and where was your first drag race? 2001. Sand Mountain Dragway in Section, AL. ... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Monday, December 13, 2021

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Which Powerglide are you packing?

Which Powerglide are you packing? Explore BTE’s lineup of high-performance, affordable Powerglide racing transmissions. If you want better performance - whether it’s reducing slippage and friction, or avoiding lost horsepower - you want a BTE Powerglide transmission. But not every Powerglide is going to be the right fit for your baby, so which one should you choose? Entry level racers The BTE Bracket Brake Powerglide transmission comes complete with our transbrake valve body an... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Thursday, October 7, 2021

Monday, July 15, 2019

BTE Parts Upgrade: Billet Aluminum Powerglide Transbrake Valve Body

Here at BTE we strive to provide the ultimate racing experience for all drivers—and that means upgrading our part components to continue to improve our customers’ cars’ performances. We recently upgraded our powerglide valve bodies to provide increased responsiveness, smoother shifts, and the longest clutch life possible. Specifically designed for high performance racing applications using a refined internal fluid network, the updated BTE Powerglide Valve Body elimina... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Monday, July 15, 2019

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Car of the Week: Sean Stearns' 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today we're featuring Sean Stearns from Owasso, Oklahoma, who owns and races a 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. How did you get into drag racing? My family has always been a car family. When and where was your first drag race? 1992 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What model/year do you race now? 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Does your car have a nickname? Pepe le... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Heads Up: What's Happening at BTE

As fall settles in, we're ready for cooler temperatures and busy race tracks, especially if that comes with a side of sunshine after so much rain. Here's a note on what we've been up to and what we're excited about: -If you've been on the fence about buying our Two Piece Powerglide & Bellhousing, now is the time to make a purchase. For the rest of September only (that's THIS WEEK), we're offering a sale to save $150. Note that the discounted ... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Thursday, September 28, 2017

Monday, September 18, 2017

Car of the Week: Brandon Rollins' 1976 Chevy Vega

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we're featuring Brandon Rollins from Stamps, AR and his 1976 Vega. How did you get into drag racing? My dad took me to Prescott Raceway when I was 14. We met a lady that happened to be related to us, and she let me drive her car around the pits. The rest is history. When and where was your first race? My f... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Monday, September 18, 2017

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Race Car For Under $250

The powerglide is the most popular drag racing transmission for many reasons: it's lightweight, affordable, and reliable (as long as it has the correct components!). A junkyard powerglide core with the factory 1.76 planetary gear set can be safe to almost 850 horsepower in lightweight cars with just a few upgrades. Here's our list of the five best upgrades under $250: 1. An upgraded shift arm This is a must have, since you'll need this to bolt up an aftermarket sh... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Car of the Week: Scott Schuler's 1989 Ford Mustang

Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we're featuring Scott Schuler of Harrah, Oklahoma and his 1989 Ford Mustang. How did you get into drag racing? My parents started bringing me to races when I was two months old, and so of course as soon as it was legal to drive I started racing myself. When and where was your first race? My first race was in the class high sch... Read More

Posted by BTE Racing at Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

The 3 Most Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Racing Transmission

A transmission is one of the most expensive and most important parts of your racing vehicle, which is why it is incredibly important to ensure you’re getting the right setup...the first time around. To save yourself some time, money and possible headaches down the line, ask yourself these three very important questions before purchasing your racing transmission. 1. What exactly is it that I’m getting? After all, the devil is in the details. An automatic transmission i... Read More

Posted by Amber Ambrose at Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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