Huddleston Performance Introduces Carburetor Sleeves for All Applications

Huddleston Performance is proud to introduce the latest in Carburetor Innovations yet again. Our new Carburetor Reducer Sleeves don't just benefit one group of racers, but rather cover the entire spectrum of Jr. Dragster Bracket Racing. Over the course of the last few seasons it has become increasingly more common for people to need help slowing there big motors down. In most cases we've had to start by selling the racer a new 33 Mikuni and then possibly even selling them the reducer sleeve to further slow their combo. We've had good success using the 33 Mikuni on literally everything from our Pea Shooter 12.90 all the way up to our 3 1/2 Heavy (for 8.90!!). All the while it has bothered us to have to sell someone a new carburetor when they only need it for slowing down purposes. At some point it became obvious that the better option for the racer was to just reduce the size of their existing carburetor. One thing led to another and now we stock 9 different reducer sleeves for the 4 most common Jr. Carburetors.

1. 28 mm Mikuni Reducer Sleeve

This reducer sleeves a 28mm Mikuni down to 24mm. It's purpose isn't so much to "slow" an engine down but more to simply pick up the velocity in the carburetor to make the 28 more tune-able on 12.90 type motors.

2. 33 mm Mikuni Reducer Sleeves

The venerable 33 mm carburetor is literally used for every application one can think of in Bracket Racing. What we've seen is that there's a need for more than one size reducer for this carburetor. We now offer them in 28mm, 25mm as well as 22mm hole sizes. The larger ones seem to work well when trying to simply take weight off of an 8.90 car. The smaller ones will do well for various 12.90 type applications.

3. 40 mm Mikuni Reducer Sleeves

We've had a number of 8.90 racers contact us that have bought some sort of "7.90" motor that's equipped w/ a 40 mm Mikuni and they need to immediately slow their 400 lb package by a full second. That can be a tall order without somehow reducing the output of the engine. Until now we've only had the option of first selling them a 33 mm carburetor and then selling them a reducer sleeve for that 33. This gets pricey quick. We now have reducers for the 40 Mikuni in 36mm, 33mm and 30mm hole sizes. These should work well for helping to slow a 40 equipped car or can also be useful for taking some lead off of an overpowered 7.90 car.

4. 42 mm Mikuni Reducer Sleeves

These serve basically the same purpose as the 40 mm reducers, except they are designed to fit the 42 Mikuni carburetor. We only offer these in sizes of 36mm and 33mm. Due to the increased inlet size of the 42 we have some serious concerns that the 30mm version will lead to an unfixable stumble. As with everything we sell, we simply supply product we are confident will help racers win races. That being the case we only stock 2 sizes for the 42 mm sleeves, both the 36 mm and 33 mm will help slow your car down while still maintaining a level of consistency.

All of these Reducer Sleeves install the same way as our current 33 mm to 28 mm Restrictor Kit, for full installation instructions click here. They are very simple and quick to install, and depending on your application are very effect in a number of different ways.
 

As we pointed out earlier, not only are these great tuning aids, but they are also a very cost effective means for slowing down your ride. There are 2 ways of purchasing them, you may purchase them one at a time for $19.95 or you may purchase a set of 3 of ANY reducer sleeves for a price of $49.95. That means if you have 2 different racecars, one with a 42mm Mikuni and one with a 33mm Mikuni for example, you can purchase reducer sleeves for both cars in one kit if you need to!

These new Reducer Sleeves are a must for anybody trying to slow down their racecar. Regardless if your 12.90 to 7.90, if you need to slow your car down call us today to get a reducer sleeve kit.

New HP Spec Car Has Arrived, Ready For Immediate Delivery in Any Configuration

We have just taken delivery of a brand new spec car. This car, as with all HP cars, is the most complete rolling chassis or turn-key racecar on the market today. This newest hotrod is done in a beautiful candy blue chassis, with a white body and polished wheels all the way around. The car also includes our latest HP One-Piece Rear Axle assembly, Carbon Fiber Seat, Powder Coated Dual Element Wing, **NEW** Rear Taillight Puke Tank Mount, and much much more.

This car currently outfitted with one of our 8.90 Packages. From top to bottom this is the most complete and race ready ride in the Jr. Industry. Simply add your driver and go racing, car has already been tested fired and is ready to race! If you are in the market for the top of the line Jr. Dragster call today to get your hands on this awesome piece. As with all of our cars, this one can be outfitted with any of our Engine Packages. If you love the car, but need a 7.90 or 12.90 combination call today and we can set you up!

"Huddleston Performance Bracket Jr. Championship" Coming to a Track Near You

Huddleston Performance is continually trying to find ways to help grow the overall sport of Jr. Dragster Racing. We have worked hard through the SEJRA to try to grow the traveling group of racers, and in 2012 we are turning our attention to helping local tracks draw more racers. That is why we are proud to announce the Huddleston Performance Bracket Jr. Championship.

This new Championship will take the best racers from all over the United States and put them into one race to crown the best in the south. This new program is designed to include every single race track, regardless of NHRA, IHRA, or no sanction. The following is how the program works:

1. Tracks from all over contact Huddleston Performance to sign up for the program. Tracks will pay a small fee to be included, but 100% of that fee goes into the pot for the race. Huddleston Performance does not take any money away from this program.

2. Once your local track has signed up, you simply go run your weekly points each week as you always would.

3. At the conclusion of the 2012 racing season, your racetrack submits its Top 4 points earners to Huddleston Performance. If your track breaks its Jr. Racers into Age Groups, they are still allotted 4 positions in the race. In the chance that you run 2 Age Groups, your track may send the Top 2 points earners from each Age Group. In the event of 3 Age Groups, you may send your 3 Champions and the track may decide how they want to select their 4 team member.

4. Once we have received the Top 4, we will send out formal invitations to each racer inviting them to the SEJRA Tindle Enterprises Left-Over Nationals at Montgomery Motorsports Park to participate in the HP Bracket Jr. Championship race.

5. By qualifying for the race, racers receive a FREE entry for the Driver and Car for the HP Championship race. Parents will have to purchase spectators passes, and tech cards for any additional races run.

6. The Huddleston Performance Bracket Jr. Championship race will be run as a All-Run event to truly crown a South-East Division Champion. The race winner will receive a large payday (Purse is already $1,000 W, $250 R/U, and $125 Semi's and gets bigger with every track that joins.), a Championship Jacket, and a Championship Trophy.

We currently have a number of racetracks already committed to this program for 2012:

Orangeburg Dragstrip - Yemassee, SC

Music City Raceway - Nashville, TN

Montgomery Motorsports Park - Montgomery, AL

Sand Mountain Dragway - Section, AL

Panama City Dragway - Fountain, FL

U.S. 43 Dragway - Ethridge, TN

Silver Dollar Raceway - Reynolds, GA

We are still in the early stages of this program. These are the tracks currently signed on, but we have ongoing talks with many more tracks to add to this list, be sure to check this list often as it will continue to grow. If you do not see your local track here and want to be included in this Championship then please have your local track contact us. THE SANCTION OF YOUR TRACK DOES NOT MATTER!

We are very happy to bring this new program to racers all over the south, we hope this creates a lot of opportunities for local racers to not only excel on the local level but also to showcase their talents to the entire South-East. We look forward to 2012 and seeing who is crowned the first Huddleston Performance Bracket Jr. Championship winner.

Quick Boys Dominate Both Days of Montgomery Super 7 Event

Huddleston Performance would like to send out a HUGE congratulations to the entire Quick Family Racing operation. Brody and Kiefer Quick were able to mow through the field of competition at Montgomery MotorSports Park's Super 7 event. Not only did they take turns winning, but they raced each other in the finals both days!

Both Quick boys have complete Huddleston Performance 7.90 Lite Packages. On the first day of action it was Brody getting the win over brother Kiefer to earn bragging rights. The very next day they did it all over again, except this time it was Kiefer taking home the money over Brody in the final round!

We want to congratulate both boys on an awesome weekend of racing!

Huddleston Performance Expands Complete Clutch Line-Up, Now Offering Cost Effective Units

Huddleston Performance is happy to announce that we will now be carrying 5 complete clutch options to serve any of your needs. In today's economic state we recognize the need for racers to have the option to buy a reasonable quality clutch at a price that fits their budget. That is why we now offer a number of clutch options from Non-Overdrive units, to cost effective Overdrive units, to the highest quality Overdrive units to fit any racing need you may have. We have expanded our line-up to now include our HP Holeshot Series Clutches, the Terminator Non-Overdrive Clutch, the Polar Junior Clutch, the Terminator Overdrive Clutch, and the generic "Polar Style" Overdrive Clutch.

Terminator Non-Overdrive Clutch - The Terminator Non-Overdrive Clutch is a great unit for someone looking to buy their first clutch. It offers racers a good, reliable clutch unit to go racing from 12.90 to 8.90 without the major dollars spent. The clutch features an aluminum Cover-Lock assembly, Aircraft Bolts, Roller Driven unit, and comes complete with a Terminator belt. This clutch comes with a standard tune-up of 18-28-22 ramps, Purple Stall Spring, 34 Degree Helix, Yellow Spring. Price: $595

Polar Junior Non-Overdrive Clutch - The Polar Junior is the original 3-Arm design clutch for Jr. Dragsters. This clutch has won a number of races throughout the years, and also offers racers from 12.90 to 8.90 a good choice for an entry level clutch unit. The Polar Junior features aluminum Polar Arms, aluminum Cover-Lock assembly, anodized front sheaves for maximum life span, and a Polar Max belt. This unit comes standard with 15-28-22 ramps, Purple Stall Spring, 44 Degree Helix, and Red Spring. Price: $645

Terminator Overdrive Clutch - The Terminator Overdrive Clutch offers racers a very price conscious option to own an overdrive clutch. It comes standard with a great tune-up for 8.90 racers, and can be converted to work on 7.90 combinations as well. The Terminator Overdrive features a One-Piece Cover, Overdrive Front Sheaves, Roller Bearing Driven, aluminum Cover-Lock assembly, and a Terminator Belt. This clutch system comes standard with 15-28-22 ramps, Purple Stall Spring, 38 degree Helix, and Red Spring. Price: $695

Generic "Polar Style" Overdrive Clutch - This is the same clutch unit many of you have seen at the track for many years, except now it is built with the same quality and attention to detail as other Huddleston Performance components. Improvements such as Steel Tower Pins, Heavy-Duty Rear Sheaves, and a steel Cover-Lock assembly make this clutch a good option for racers wanting to save a little money but still get a good Overdrive Clutch. We now supply this combination with a tune-up that works well for both 7.90 and 8.90 competition. This system comes with a standard tune-up of 16-30-22 ramps, Green Stall Spring, 38 Degree Helix, and Red Spring. Price: $795

Huddleston Performance Holeshot Series Clutch - The Holeshot Series Clutch is the absolute top of the line clutch system available for Jr. Dragsters today. From the longevity to the tunability, the Holeshot Series Clutch does not have a rival. Our vast assortment of Ramps, Helixes, Shim Kits, Springs, and Weights allow us to create the perfect graph for nearly any combination today. This is the one clutch unit on the market that you truly can race from the 12.90 ranks all the way through your 7.90 career. Each Holeshot Series is tailor made to fit your specific combination. A detailed conversation about your car allows us to put the right tune-up in your Holeshot Series Clutch right from the start. For complete details on the Holeshot Series Clutch check it out here. Price: $995

In addition to now carrying the broadest inventory of complete clutches available today, Huddleston Performance also carries the widest variety of tuning parts available for 3-Arm style clutches. From our many ramps selections to more helixes than you could ever need, we carry more championship winning parts than any other clutch company today. So whether you are in the market for a new clutch or just need to refresh or update your old clutch, call us today to get all your clutch solutions.

All of these units are in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Regardless if you are new to Jr. Racing or a seasoned veteran, you can't go wrong with a clutch system from Huddleston Performance. Get your hands on your new clutch set-up before the season gets here!