We've all heard it time and time again on how hard alcohol is to run and keep the water moisture out of it. I changed my oil "last year" at the beginner of September to get ready for all the long weekend races around Halloween. Last week 7-24-18 I changed it for the first time this year. My racing season ended the last week of October and started again the second week of April. I prefer Brad Penn as I have stuck with it through 3 different name changes at least over the last 44 years and have had zero issues with it. The steps are easy.

1. Get the jetting right. I have both O2's and EGT readings that I use.
2. Get heat in the engine (180 plus) 30 minutes before race time.
3. lean-out valve to build heat. I use a 1/2 inch ball valve
4. get it up to at least 165 degrees before starting your burn-out
5. After a pass shut off you fan, water pump, and open the lean out valve driving back to the pits after a pass.
6. Never ever just for the heck of it start your car during the week and rev it up to impress your buddies.

Pretty simple procedure that works. Here are some pictures from my oil change last week. I didn't even have to wipe out my valve covers or head drain-backs like I see guys doing that run pump gas or race gas.


Untitled by John Cadamore, on Flickr

Untitled by John Cadamore, on Flickr

Untitled by John Cadamore, on Flickr

Untitled by John Cadamore, on Flickr