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FEATURES: The Spotlight ........................................... 1 Lane News ............................................... 2 New Allstar Products ................................ 3 New Products .......................................... 4 Tech Forum .............................................. 5 Rodding Journal ...................................... 6 Lane Technical/Social Media ..................... 7 Lane Collectables ..................................... 8 The Parts You Need and the Service You Deserve! h P d d h S i D ! RACING AND RODDING WINTER 2015 Marina Anderson developed her “need for speed” early on, racing go-karts and dirt bikes since the age of 8, while also accompanying her father to drag racing events. Her father, Scott, is the crew chief and clutch tech on Dave Daunheimer’s “Frantic Fueler” successful nostalgia front engine dragster, having partnered with longtime friend “Dragster Dave” for many years. Marina, a 22-year-old resident of Villa Park, Ill., became involved as a crew member during her teen- age years on the “Frantic Fueler”, and was soon given the op- portunity to sit in the driver’s seat, warm-up the car and help “seat the clutch” prior to racing. She quickly developed a love for drag racing and began to set her sights on the goal of driving a dragster of her very own. Her enthusiasm for motorsports wasn’t just on weekends, however, as she excelled in automotive technology during the week, while attending Willowbrook High School. As a junior, she captured fourth place at the state level in automotive tech- nology at the SkillsUSA Championship, a showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation. She graduated from high school with a 4.37 GPA, was among the top 10% in her class and achieved “Illinois State Scholar” status. Immediately after graduation, Marina attended Frank Haw- ley’s School of Drag Racing at Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2010, licensing to drive a Super Comp dragster at just 17-years- old, and ran as quick as 8.22 at 162 miles-per-hour in the 1/4 mile. With a Super Comp license in hand, she then set her sights on NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster class and plans were then put in place to build a new A/Fuel injected-nitro dragster with guidance from her father, Scott, and veteran driver, Dave Daunheimer. If she had aspirations to drive such a powerful race car capable of upwards of 4,000 horsepower, both Scott and Dave felt that it was best for her to learn the mechanical and engi- neering aspects of the car as well. Fortunately, Dave is also the owner of Competition Fabrications, a drag racing/high perfor- mance chassis shop located in Maple Park, Ill, making his shop the perfect spot for the project. Once chassis construction was underway, Marina jumped right in and began work, helping with the cutting and fitting of chassis tubing with aid and close scrutiny from Dave. She also became heavily involved in the business side of racing as well, taking on the ordering of parts and building materials during the project, as well as pursuing sponsorship opportunities. The project took four years to complete as she was not only working on the race car, but also attending Elmhurst College at the time. The culmination was that she not only finished the car, but gathered a dual B.S. degree in econom- ics and supply chain management as well. The 275” chrome moly steel dragster chassis was en- tirely constructed, plumbed and wired at Competition Fabrications. Scott purchased a 421 cu. in. nitro-injected Hemi from legendary NHRA Top Alcohol crew chief Jerry Darien that includes a Brad Anderson block and cylinder heads, Hogan’s Racing intake manifold and custom nitro-injection system. The engine gets it’s spark via dual MSD 44 amp magnetos. The transmission is a Lenco Reverser fitted with a Trick Tita- nium bellhousing and employs an AFT multi-disc racing clutch. Strange Engineering of Morton Grove, Ill. supplied the 9-1/2” differential that is fitted with a 2.90 final drive ratio. The car rides on Goodyear Eagle racing tires that are mounted on Weld Racing wheels. Zach Ingram of ZRodz & Customs of Knox, Ind. applied the paint. Marina debuted the car with a splash at the 2014 Detroit AutoRama at Cobo Hall, capturing the first place trophy in the dragster category at the prestigious car show. She attracted a lot of focus from the local media at the event as well and was the subject of several interviews for television, radio and print media. The team plans to get the car out for initial testing this spring at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. followed by an appearance at the Lane Automotive Car Show in May, and then perhaps onto an NHRA Regional event so that she can upgrade her competi- tion license and compete in the Top Alcohol Dragster class. With the car having the capability of 5.70 elapsed times at 250 miles-per-hour, she should certainly be able to fulfill her “need for speed” and realize her dream after years of hard work. She is quick to credit her father along with Dave Daunheimer of Competition Fabrications, Zach Ingram of ZRodz & Customs and The Midnight Moon Alpaca Ranch of Elmhurst, Ill. for all of their help with the project. Her Time Has Come By Jim Kaekel Marina Anderson proudly displays her new A/Fuel Dragster at the 2014 Detroit AutoRama.

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FEATURES:The Spotlight ........................................... 1 Lane News ............................................... 2New Allstar Products ................................ 3

New Products .......................................... 4Tech Forum .............................................. 5Rodding Journal ...................................... 6

Lane Technical/Social Media ..................... 7Lane Collectables ..................................... 8

The Parts You Need and the Service You Deserve!h P d d h S i D !RACING AND RODDING

WINTER 2015

Marina Anderson developed her “need for speed” early on, racing go-karts and dirt bikes since the age of 8, while also accompanying her father to drag racing events. Her father, Scott, is the crew chief and clutch tech on Dave Daunheimer’s “Frantic Fueler” successful nostalgia front engine dragster, having partnered with longtime friend “Dragster Dave” for many years. Marina, a 22-year-old resident of Villa Park, Ill., became involved as a crew member during her teen-age years on the “Frantic Fueler”, and was soon given the op-portunity to sit in the driver’s seat, warm-up the car and help “seat the clutch” prior to racing. She quickly developed a love for drag racing and began to set her sights on the goal of driving a dragster of her very own.

Her enthusiasm for motorsports wasn’t just on weekends, however, as she excelled in automotive technology during the week, while attending Willowbrook High School. As a junior, she captured fourth place at the state level in automotive tech-nology at the SkillsUSA Championship, a showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation. She graduated from high school with a 4.37 GPA, was among the top 10% in her class and achieved “Illinois State Scholar” status.

Immediately after graduation, Marina attended Frank Haw-ley’s School of Drag Racing at Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2010, licensing to drive a Super Comp dragster at just 17-years-old, and ran as quick as 8.22 at 162 miles-per-hour in the 1/4 mile. With a Super Comp license in hand, she then set her sights on NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster class and plans were then put in place to build a new A/Fuel injected-nitro dragster with guidance from her father, Scott, and veteran driver, Dave Daunheimer.

If she had aspirations to drive such a powerful race car capable of upwards of 4,000 horsepower, both Scott and Dave felt that it was best for her to learn the mechanical and engi-neering aspects of the car as well. Fortunately, Dave is also the owner of Competition Fabrications, a drag racing/high perfor-mance chassis shop located in Maple Park, Ill, making his shop the perfect spot for the project. Once chassis construction was underway, Marina jumped right in and began work, helping with the cutting and fitting of chassis tubing with aid and close scrutiny from Dave. She also became heavily involved in the

business side of racing as well, taking on the ordering of parts and building materials during the project, as well as pursuing sponsorship opportunities.

The project took four years to complete as she was not only working on the race car, but also attending Elmhurst College

at the time. The culmination was that she not only finished the car, but gathered a dual B.S. degree in econom-ics and supply chain management as well.

The 275” chrome moly steel dragster chassis was en-tirely constructed, plumbed and wired at Competition Fabrications. Scott

purchased a 421 cu. in. nitro-injected Hemi from legendary NHRA Top Alcohol crew chief Jerry Darien that includes a Brad Anderson block and cylinder heads, Hogan’s Racing intake manifold and custom nitro-injection system. The engine gets it’s spark via dual MSD 44 amp magnetos.

The transmission is a Lenco Reverser fitted with a Trick Tita-nium bellhousing and employs an AFT multi-disc racing clutch. Strange Engineering of Morton Grove, Ill. supplied the 9-1/2” differential that is fitted with a 2.90 final drive ratio. The car rides on Goodyear Eagle racing tires that are mounted on Weld Racing wheels. Zach Ingram of ZRodz & Customs of Knox, Ind. applied the paint.

Marina debuted the car with a splash at the 2014 Detroit AutoRama at Cobo Hall, capturing the first place trophy in the dragster category at the prestigious car show. She attracted a lot of focus from the local media at the event as well and was the subject of several interviews for television, radio and print media.

The team plans to get the car out for initial testing this spring at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. followed by an appearance at the Lane Automotive Car Show in May, and then perhaps onto an NHRA Regional event so that she can upgrade her competi-tion license and compete in the Top Alcohol Dragster class. With the car having the capability of 5.70 elapsed times at 250 miles-per-hour, she should certainly be able to fulfill her “need for speed” and realize her dream after years of hard work.

She is quick to credit her father along with Dave Daunheimer of Competition Fabrications, Zach Ingram of ZRodz & Customs and The Midnight Moon Alpaca Ranch of Elmhurst, Ill. for all of their help with the project.

Her Time Has Come By Jim Kaekel

Marina Anderson proudly displays her new A/Fuel Dragster at the 2014 Detroit AutoRama.

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Lane News

Lane Automotive Wins The Dick Bebee Memorial Award At The Michigan Motorsports Hall Of Fame

The 2014 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame (MMSHoF) induction banquet was held on Sunday afternoon, November 2nd, 2014 at the University Comfort Inn in Mount Pleasant, MI.  There were 350 people in attendance.  The MMSHoF used the occasion to introduce the inductees from 2014.   They included photographer Al Blixt, Sr., promoter Sonny Hall, car owner Odie Skeen, drag rac-ers Ricky D. Adkins and Kim (LaHaie) Richards, engineer Bob Bracey, hydroplane racer Mark Weber; and oval track drivers Harry Foote, Sr., Marv Parenteau, Tim Fedewa, Chas Howe, and Chuck Rou-mell. All of the inductees or their relatives were present, except for Tim Fedewa who is the spotter for Kevin Harvick.  Tim was in Texas helping Harvick finish second in the NASCAR Cup race.  Tim’s father Butch accepted the award.  Also, Kim LaHaie couldn’t make it as she is the caregiver of her very ill mother in Florida. Special Award winners for 2014 included Lifetime Dedication Award: Auto Value, Dick Beebe Memorial Award for contributions to Michigan motorsports: Lane Automotive, and the Mick Schuler Media Award: Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press. The Michigan Motor-sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in 1982 to enshrine and honor individuals or groups who have excelled in motorsports in the state of Michigan. More Info: http://www.mmshof.org/. Photos by Jennifer Peterson

George Lane with award

Featuring New Lane Circle Track and Open Wheel CatalogsThe brand New Lane Circle Track Catalog

has been printed and is ready to go to the races, garage or pits. It features the most up-to-date circle track products and acces-sories for building and maintaining your race car.

Lane Automotive takes great pride in making this the most in-depth Circle Track racing parts and equipment catalog in the industry.

The 2015 Open Wheel catalog features all the new gear and hardware you are going to need to keep your racing on track this year. It features the best of the best in Open Wheel Racing parts and accessories.

2015 Car Show Registration FormTo sign up your vehicle for the 27th Annual Lane Automotive Car Show, fill in the form below. After doing so you should receive

a confirmation email at the address specified below. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please contact us at (269) 463-4113. The Show date is Saturday, May 23, 2015, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

All Fields Except Work Phone Are Required.

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or Register On-Line @ www.laneautomotive.com

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New Allstar Products

6" x 12" Horizontal Air Tank ALL10531Aluminum tank provides an easy way to air up tires.

Cordless Drill Holder Secure to shop wall or trailer to keep frequently used cordless drills quick at hand! Holder is 6-1/2" wide and available in white or black.

Aerosol Can Holder, 3-Hole ALL12201Sturdy steel unit holds three cans up to 3" in diameter. Pre-painted

white.

Steel BallastSteel ballast is pre-painted white for safety.

Add weight where it's needed. Available in 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40 pound blocks.

Fox 2.5" Coil Over KitsKits fit 2" steel bodied shocks and include everything to assemble one complete shock.

Slotted tops allow quick and easy spring changes. Use with 2.5" coil-over springs.

Fox Shock ExtensionsSteel extensions with 7/16"-20 thread fasten directly

to Fox shock shafts for added suspension travel. Sold each.

Spring SpacersSpring Spacers can be used with 2-1/2" coil-over springs

or with coil-over kits and 5" adapter when extra spacing is needed.

Extended Length Upper Spring Cup ALL56125 Commonly used in rear suspensions, cup connects to jack bolt with a bolt and O-ring to help maintain spring location. Extension sits 5" into the spring.

Heat SleeveHigh temperature silicone coated fiberglass sleeving is non-flammable and resists

temperatures up to 500° F. An excellent choice for protection of fuel lines, wiring, cables and various similar uses. Sleeving is resistant to gasoline and many other chemicals. Sold in 3 ft. lengths. Size referenced is sleeve I.D. or O.D. of hose to be covered.

resists ring, her

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New ProductsWarn 4000 DC WAR94000

Looking to make your job a bit easier? The WARN 4000 DC has the power to move heavy loads quickly and effortlessly. With an impressive pulling capacity and lots of standard features, this winch works hard at making your job easy.

r

ST Series Bump Stop SpringsEliminate the problems commonly associated with bump stops. Manufactured from high

tensile steel, ST Series Bump Stop Springs feature a linear rate, which allows easier adjust-ability as the spring rate determines how hard you want to hit the stop, and how quickly. Simple calculations allow determining how much spring deflection is required to provide the desired load balance. Bump spring cups include a center bushing to reduce friction.

Wiring KitsDurable and affordable, Wiring Kits use fine-stranded, rope-lay

copper construction wire for superior current carrying capabilities, while the 220° F. insulation can withstand the high temperatures and fluids common to a racing environment. Choose from kits with checkered flag or black panels.

Dry Sump Oil Hard Line Kits For Dirt Late Models

Cost effective kits are a real time saver when plumbing dry sump oil systems found in popular dirt late model chassis. Each kit includes a spe-cial, stainless steel hard line with incorporated G-Line 711 PTFE Aramid braided flex line hose, complete with fittings, that connects the oil tank to the pump. Kits are offered in -16AN or –20AN.

Clamp-On Top Steering Gear MountClamp-on top steering gear mount is designed for use with 1-1/4" steering bars

and eliminates the need for drilling. Constructed from black anodized billet aluminum, mount allows multiple steering wheel mounting distances and mul-tiple fuel shut-off locations. Kit includes (2) clamps,(1) top steering gear plate and necessary fasteners. Clamps may also be purchased separately.

Tandem Power Steering/Fuel Pump Tandem Power Steering/Fuel Pump was developed by Randy Sweet and Sid

Waterman, calling upon their nearly 100 years of combined racing experience. Tandem design unit features a power steering pump that is capable of 1,700 PSI and a consistent flow of 3 GPM, while the fuel pump is a spin-off of Waterman’s popular 300 LM unit. Weighing just 5 lbs., 2 ozs., combination pump is offered as a complete kit with Aeromotive dual adjustable fuel pressure regulator, small block Chevy RH cylinder head mount, 33-tooth HTD pulley and necessary hard-ware. May be driven with the Allstar Performance mandrel kit and crank pulley. Tandem pump and mount may also be purchased separately.

Dirt Late Model Filter TankFully redesigned dry sump filter tank, engineered specifically for dirt late models,

incorporates a high flow return filter located at the bottom of the cap, allowing quick, easy filter access. Tank also includes an oil level dipstick and high flow, radiused return fittings that eliminate the existance of back pressure in the return lines. Easily adapted to an existing system, tanks are offered in 4- or 5-gallon versions, include full baffling and a no mess breather design for maximum oil system efficiency.

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Tech Forum By Jim Kaekel

It’s common knowledge that one of the most cost effec-tive methods of improving a car’s performance is to install a set of free-flowing, full length exhaust headers. Headers not only increase horsepower, but improve throttle response and fuel efficiency. As it is with carburetors, camshafts or cylinder heads, bigger is not always better when selecting head-ers. Correctly sized headers are paramount to achieving peak performance.

Joe Beyea of Beyea Head-ers (Genoa, N.Y.) states that one of the most common mistakes is selecting head-ers with primary tubes too large for the application.

“Most people have it drilled into them that an engine is just an air pump, and that they can install the largest headers they can get,” says Beyea. “In reality, they would probably be better off using a header with smaller primary tubes and a broader torque curve.” An engine with larger tube headers may actually make more peak horsepower on a dyno, but at the sacrifice of low- and mid-range power, a loss particularly noticeable on a circle track car exiting a corner, or on a drag car at launch and after gear shifts.

The type of car/chassis, engine type/displacement, cylinder head/valve sizing and operating RPM range must all be taken into consideration before investigating the primary tube and collector dimensions of available headers. Dyno and track tests have proven that a header that is even an 1/8" too large will diminish low- and mid-range horsepower. The reason for this is that the primary tube diameter establishes the velocity of the exhaust gases as they exit the pipes. The tubes need to be sized so that they are big enough to not restrict the gases, but not so large that velocity is insufficient to scavenge the cylin-ders of all gases.

For popular engines, header catalogs often include several part numbers with varied primary tube and collector dimen-sions. Small, 1-1/2", 1-5/8" or 1-3/4" diameter primary tube headers are ideal for small displacement (283-383) engines, while larger, 1-7/8", 2” and 2-1/8" diameter headers work best with larger (396-454) cubic inch engines. Primary tubes with 2-1/4” and larger diameters are designed for 500+ cubic inch engines in drag race-only applications.

Once proper diameter tubes are selected, primary tube length, measured from the flange to the collector, is another important consideration. Longer primary tubes increase bot-tom end torque while shorter tubes increase top end power. Adjustable headers use slip-on collectors and primary tube length can be adjusted using varying lengths of slip-on tubing, usually in 2", 4" and 6" lengths. An existing set of headers may also be modified with an adjustable header kit. After the col-

lectors are cut off, the desired length of tubing can be slipped on. Using weld-on tabs and related fasteners, the collectors can be re-installed and are now removable. Experimenting with dif-ferent lengths of primary tubing during “test and tune” is now much easier.

Another pri-mary tube variation involves “step” headers. Used by drag and circle track racers alike

to extract that last bit of horsepower,

stepped primary tubes progressively

increase in diameter, usually in 1/8" increments,

from the flange to the col-lector. The “stepped” tubes help

increase exhaust velocity for that last bit of added horsepower. Stepped

headers are typically offered in single- and double-step ver-sions; a single step header may have 1-7/8" to 2" primary tubes. A double step primary tube header may go from 1-7/8" to 2" to 2-1/8" between flange and collector.

“Tri-Y” headers, where the primary tubes are configured per the engine’s firing order prior to exit into a four-into-two-into-one collector. According to Beyea, the design uses the engine’s firing order to “fatten up the torque curve”, improv-ing bottom- and mid-range horsepower when compared to traditional four-into-one headers. Because of their added cost, “Tri-Y” headers are typically seen only on high end race cars.

Recent advancement in header design has yielded the merge collector. Similar to four-into-one collectors, merge collec-tors have two distinct differences. A conical spear extends beyond where the primary tubes meet inside the collector to smooth the transition. A “choke” or reduction in the collector’s diameter, roughly 6" before the outlet, minimally improves scavenging and is used only by racers wanting every last bit of horsepower. (30)

Header construction is also undergoing a revolution of sorts. Not so long ago, nearly all street or race headers were constructed from mild steel, however, stainless steel has been steadily gaining popularity. Although nearly twice the cost when compared to mild steel headers, stainless steel units offer virtual lifetime durability due to eliminated corrosion. Beyea says that because corrosion is eliminated, stainless headers are not plagued with rust scale build-up inside the tubes and the associated loss of performance like conventional mild steel headers. Engine life is also improved since corrosion can no longer be introduced into the engine when the engine is turned-over.

Regardless of the vehicle or its intended usage, it is highly recommended that reputable technical personnel be consulted prior to the purchase of a set of headers.

Trends In Header Technology

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Rodding JournalScott Douglas: Champion Off-Road Racer By Mike Reusche

Organized off-road racing has been around over six decades, beginning with timed runs down the Baja peninsula in 1962. Since then the sport has evolved into two distinctive types of off-road racing, the traditional long distance desert events, and the fast paced high intensity world of short-course off-road racing. Scott Douglas is only one of a handful of competitors that have been successful at both disci-plines. The career of the El Cajon, California native spans over thirty years and has included ninety-one major race wins that has led to eleven championship win-ning seasons in both desert and short-course racing. Some of the race highlights in Douglas’ career includes three Baja 1000 wins, two BorgWarner Cup victories, as well as the inaugural winner of the AMSOIL Cup.

The TORC Series presented by AMSOIL is where you will find Scott Douglas behind the wheel of his nine hundred-fifty horse-power four-wheel drive specially built Ford Raptor PRO-4 com-peting throughout the season. The 2015 season will see the #7 AMSOIL Borla Exhaust race truck competing at specially built layouts at the dirt tracks of Texas, Charlotte, and Chicagoland, as well as the permanent facilities of Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, Bark River Off-Road Raceway, Buffalo Chip Powersports Park and Gateway Motorsports Park. The PRO-4 division of TORC is the ultimate level of competition in short-course off-road racing. Besides the safety guidelines, only suspension travel and a power to weight ratio are regulated.

During his career, Scott Douglas has built his own equip-ment as well as driven for some of the top teams in the sport, including Walker Evans Racing and Herzog Motorsports. After winning the PRO-4 championship driving for Rampage Racing in 1996, Douglas went out on his own to create Douglas Mo-torsports and in the team’s first season brought home another PRO-4 championship.

Currently Douglas Motorsports operates two shops, one in Southern California and its main operation in Northern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin operation has allowed the busi-

ness to expand it’s fabrication and race prep capabilities. The winter season was typically the time the team would have the opportunity to take a break from the intense summer of competition. Now the time is occupied with customer projects, travelling to California for test sessions, and actual racing. There’s still some time to take break and get recharged, but Douglas Motorsports is a full-time year-round business.

One event that has kept Douglas Motor-sports extremely busy during the current winter season is Red Bull Frozen Rush. In 2014, Red Bull Frozen Rush was an event that put a group of elite PRO-4 competi-tors racing head to head up and down the mountain trails of Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine. This year Douglas Motor-sports competed with his AMSOIL Borla Exhaust Ford Raptor, but the operation prepared and maintained two additional race trucks, one for defending Frozen Rush champion Ricky Johnson as well as another for extreme sports legend and off-road champion Brian Deegan.

The results of this year’s Red Bull Frozen Rush saw Johnson make it to the final pairing only to lose out to Bryce Menzies. Meanwhile, Douglas progressed through three rounds of racing to finish fourth overall in the event.

To keep his race team and business operation running at peak performance,

Douglas relies on top component builders like Goodwin Competition Engines and J & H Transmission as well as Allstar Performance. Scott Douglas remarked, “your business is only as strong as your weakest link and Douglas Motorsports strives to partner with the best businesses in the marketplace.”

“A few years ago, we were introduced to Allstar Performance at a TORC event,” continued Douglas. “We continually saw Dean and Bud at the track, so we began looking at what Allstar had to offer. Our first purchases were small, but as time went on we realized the Allstar brand offers really high quality compo-nents that offer maximum value. The people on the phone are very knowledgeable and will take their time answering all your questions.”

If you can’t make it to a TORC event in person, you can watch Scott Douglas driving the #7 AMSOIL Borla Exhaust Ford Raptor live, throughout the season, during the internet feed at www.youtube.com/TheTORCSeries.

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Lane Technical / Social Media

Twitter

Rich FarnsworthRich brought eighteen years of sales high performance counter experience

with him when he joined our showroom sales team in 2003. A veteran drag racer, Rich formerly campaigned an 8-second, alcohol injected Chevy pickup. He also owns an ultra-rare, “DZ” optioned 1969 Camaro Z-28 with the factory dual quad crossram setup.

Showroom Sales Staff Spotlight

Keep an eye on our twitter feed for up to date news and live feed. During our annual Car Show our twitter page directly feeds the dyno challenge results and other event highlights. We also use live feed, local track information to our twitter page as well.

FacebookLane Automotive has connected to the largest social media websites around. Our

Facebook page is ever growing at over 1,900 page likes. Here we like to connect with our followers to share current store sales, rebates, and special events. We also allow our followers to send us pictures of their cars and trucks for our Photo of the day where we show off your ride to the social media community. Also, Look out for Lane Automotive Trivia and Throwback Thursday posts where we share pieces of our 50+ year history.

YouTube/FlickerCouldn’t make it to a major Lane Automotive Event? Come to our YouTube channel

and flicker page to view the best highlights from our Car Show, Motor State Challenge and more! Our team works hard to bring all our events to life through photos and videos so you can be there with all of the action. Keep an eye out for your ride to be spotted here!

Mike McKenzie Assistant ManagerA GM trained automotive technician for twelve years before joining our show-

room sales team in 1996, Mike counts hot rodders, off-roaders, drag racers and circle track racers among his clients. In his spare time, Mike enjoys drag and circle track racing and attending street rod shows.

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