Keith Black Racing Engines added 6 new photos. 22 hrs · Press Release - 2/1/2018 - Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Keith Black, Inc. (“KBRE”), the market leading-manufacturer of engine blocks for extreme horsepower applications has today announced an exciting new partnership with the highly regarded premium engine builder, Best Machine Racing Engines in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Best Machine is a leading US engine builder focused on in-house R&D, and building competition and high output engines for winning teams in the Mopar community. They provide high-precision full-service in-house engine building, machining, assembly and dyno-testing services. With their “Do-it-right-the-first-time” attitude, Best Machine has found a recipe for keeping their racers Racing.
The agreement involves Best Machine now reselling KBRE’s premium Mopar engine blocks in HEMI® and WEDGE® Street, Race and Pro configurations. The partnership will extend KBRE’s reach into the Mopar performance aftermarket since resurrecting the business during 2017 while building on the new manufacturing capabilities added through it’s recent manufacturing partnership with RMC Engine in Saginaw, Michigan.
Commenting on the agreement, Darren Beale, Chief Executive Officer at KBRE said "We are delighted to be partnering with Best Machine for the resale of our premium engine block platforms. We’ve now calibrated the business to build on our new manufacturing capabilities and rebuild our market presence consistent with the strength, legacy, relevance and place in history of the Keith Black brand in American drag racing, and more generally in extreme horsepower applications. Best Machine adds to our enviable lineup of the very best US engine builders, representatives and advocates of our products and brand overall, so it’s a logical step for us to partner with Chuck and Pete".
Chuck Millen and Pete Costa, Best Machines’ two founders says “Everyone knows the market has been crying out for the reliable availability of a quality Mopar RB/B or HEMI engine block platform. We all know the Keith Black engine block well. It is a masterpiece in design, precision and strength, so we’re really excited and honored to be included in this small privileged fraternity of highly regarded engine builders. We know our customers will gain huge benefits from this. We also know just how large an effort and investment Darren and Tim have put into the business since they got involved last year, and believe the future is big and bright for KBRE, we like to support powerhouse products, brands and people”.
Best Machine is well known for it’s impeccable record in building record-setting and competition-winning engine combinations. Founded in 1999, Best Machine has close to 20 years of experience in the Mopar world, representing iconic names and teams such as Clinton Cranston (8 Time Monster Mopar KOS Champ), Big Time Bob Romano ( 2 time Monster Mopar KOS Champ), Dave Dudek (Dominating the 2017 FAST Series) and Mike Sanders (Awarded Fastest NNS Car in 2015 by NMCA). As well as many others racing in NHRA Top Sportsman, Super Stock, the Monster Mopar Series and Local Bracket events all around the world.
For inquiries contact:
Chuck Millen: chuck@bestmachineracing.com Pete Costa: pete@bestmachineracing.com Best Machine Racing Engines, Inc. 20780 Parker St Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (248) 987-6038
