Crate Racin' USA Introduces Generation III Engine Sealing System

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Crate Racin’ USA, the sanctioning body for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series, has introduced its Generation III engine sealing system for rebuilt GM Performance 604 and 602 Crate Engines used by competitors in the series. The new seals are beginning to enter the field of competition.

The new Generation III seal is yellow in color, imprinted with the wording “Crate USA,” and has an individual serial number that is assigned to the engine owner and the authorized engine rebuilder. The economical GM Performance 604 and 602 Crate Engines are sealed at the factory, and by authorized rebuilders, to prevent competitors from making any expensive modifications.

The Generation III engine seal offers new enhanced security features that will keep Crate Racin’ USA, the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, and the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series on the cutting edge of technology.

“We have been looking at this new seal and doing some testing for almost a year now,” Crate Racin’ USA Competition and Technical Director Tim Sims said. “We are always evaluating our program and keeping an open mind to new technology that will improve upon what we are already doing. We feel we have taken a step forward with the new Generation III sealing system.”

Sims said he has notified NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series sanctioned tracks and their technical inspectors about the new seals and he is looking to make other sanctioning bodies aware of the new Generation III sealing system in the spirit of co-operation Crate Racin’ USA has always had with other sanctioning bodies in the area of technical issues.

“We have made our tracks and technical inspectors aware of the change,” Sims said, “and we wanted to make other sanctioning bodies that honor our sealing system aware that this is a legitimate change.”

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NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain Dealer four years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. GM Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Hoosier Race Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. VP Racing Fuel is the Official Racing Fuel of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Hedman Hedders is the Official Hedder of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the Hedman Husler Award sponsor. Old Man’s Garage (OMG) is the sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series East Region. NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for 2011 are Dominator Race Products, Race Car Engineering, KRC, QA 1 Precision Products, Modern Images, Mike Custom Tanks, Shorty’s Shock Service, Schoenfeld Headers, Integra Racing Shocks, J.T. Kerr Racing Equipment, Cofield Racing Starters, Kinser Air Filters, Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, and Stinger Race Cars.