Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal: Recent Episodes
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Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings and host Joe Castello interview the world's most knowledgeable engine builders. Technology, tips, and information about how to tackle challenges when building high performance engines and finding that "Hidden Horsepower".
David Nickens joins Hidden Horsepower for a conversation about his legendary career. Nickens Brothers racing engines have been at the pinnacle of NHRA Competition Eliminator for decades. David discusses his early years, world championships, being named NHRA Top 50 Sportsman Racer, and of course the secrets of high performance. Keith Jones and Joe Castello host.
If you are building or rebuilding an engine...start here. Keith Jones answers questions from the basics of ring seal, to cylinder finish, to break in oil, and more. Gapless rings are a hot topic. Questions are answered on this episode.
Steve Johnson, a 2X NHRA U.S. Nationals winner who is celebrating 40 years in Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, takes some time to reflect on Hidden Horsepower. From Dale Earnhardt to Don Prudhomme, Steve Johnson has been in the center of racing for decades. Steve will talk about how he had to reinvent himself from a marketing person to an engine builder over his career, and how he has done some wild things just to make it to the track. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Steve with questions about his thoughts on engine technology and his life in drag racing. Steve's BATMAN technical scholarships program helps young people become automotive technicians and he is the perfect person to give a little advice to aspiring machinists and engine builders. This is a fun episode.
On this episode of Hidden Horsepower, presented by Total Seal Piston Rings, we sit down with Dan Binks — former Director of Corvette Racing.From leading GM’s factory Corvette program to multiple championships and Le Mans victories, Dan has engineered at the absolute pinnacle of motorsports. Today he’s bringing that same championship mindset to dirt racing with a wild, high-revving 3-cylinder monster that’s tearing it up at the Chili Bowl Nationals.Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello dive deep with Dan on ring seal technology, cylinder pressure management, and the relentless attention to detail it takes to compete and win at the highest levels of the sport.If you build engines, race cars, or simply love cutting-edge horsepower stories, this is one you need to hear right now.Hidden Horsepower — Real power lies in the details.Watch / Listen now.
business that is Wilkins Racing Engines with Hidden Horsepower. Sandy Wilkins joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a in depth conversation about his career as a engine builder, his business, and his racing career. Wilkins, who started his career as an educator, breaks down the lessons he learned at Roush Yates Racing Engines while on the road to becoming a World Champion NHRA Top Sportsman racer. The lessons of the past are always valuable regardless of how high tech things become in the world of engine building. Sandy and Keith discuss ring seal technology, and WFO Joe ever produces some behind the scenes content from Sandy's last race win. This is a fun episode filled with life lessons and information.
Chris Straub of Straub Technologies makes his yearly appearance at the Total Seal booth. Chris provides a preview of the road ahead for the performance industry. New parts, new engines, and a great attitude for the machine shop in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Keith Jones and Joe Castello host.
as a tuning tool in the dyno room. Total Seal's Keith Jones and Gary have an eye opening conversation about best practices and the right tools. Gary also gives an update on his break out product, FOGGIT. A visit by Stinnett is a yearly part of PRI.
John Force Racing's new Top Fuel driver, Josh Hart, stops by the Total Seal booth to preview his 2026 NHRA Drag Racing season. Spoiler Alert: He did pretty well by winning his first race! Hart who also owns the massive BURNYZZ Speed Shop in Ocala, Florida discusses learning from the legend John Force, and the automotive high-performance industry as a whole.
The Hidden Horsepower podcast goes live on location from the bustling Total Seal booth at the 2025 PRI Trade Show, bringing you an exclusive insider's view straight from the heart of the performance racing industry.Join host Joe Castello and Total Seal's own Keith Jones as they sit down with renowned industry veteran and engine builder Keith Simmons. With decades of experience building championship-winning engines—including his time shaping powerplants for NASCAR legends like Jeff Gordon—Keith Simmons delivers candid, no-holds-barred insights on the current state of the racing world.In this special on-the-floor episode, Keith shares his expert perspective on:The evolving challenges and opportunities facing today's racersWhat engine builders and competitors truly need to stay competitiveThe cutting-edge technology and innovation on display at Total Seal, from advanced piston ring designs to solutions that unlock that elusive hidden horsepowerRecorded amid the energy of the PRI Show floor, this conversation captures the pulse of the industry—real talk from a true insider about trends, tech, and the future of high-performance engines.Whether you're an engine builder, racer, or hardcore enthusiast, don't miss this boots-on-the-ground discussion from the Total Seal booth at PRI 2025. Tune in for technology, tips, and unfiltered perspectives that help you find every last bit of power.Hosted by Joe Castello and Keith Jones.Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal—where the pros reveal what really makes engines win.
Charlie Fisher joins Keith and Joe at the Total Seal booth at PRI 2025. Charlie tells some stories from his legendary career. With innovations from drag racing to sprint cars there is no shortage. Ultimately, ring seal and how to tune the SB2 take center stage. A couple of Jim Head stories from the NHRA world, and an innovation from Indy Car and Bobby Rahal make this a must listen interview with Charlie.
The Hidden Horsepower podcast goes on location from the bustling PRI 2025 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis, recording live from the Total Seal booth! Join host Joe Castello and Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings as they welcome special guest Bob Teague of Teague Custom Marine—a legendary name in high-performance marine engines and offshore racing. As the founder of Teague Custom Marine and throttleman for the championship-winning Teague Offshore Racing team (#77), Bob brings decades of expertise from building record-setting powerplants to dominating the ultra-competitive world of offshore powerboat racing. In this engaging conversation, Bob shares his hard-earned secrets to success in two high-stakes arenas: Hiring top talent in a demanding industry where precision and reliability are everything. Thriving in the fiercely competitive realm of offshore racing, where engineering innovation, team dynamics, and on-water execution separate the winners from the rest.Whether you're an engine builder, racer, or marine enthusiast, this episode delivers insider insights, real-world stories, and practical wisdom straight from the show floor at PRI. Don't miss this live booth capture packed with horsepower and know-how! Tune in to Hidden Horsepower for technology, tips, and unfiltered talk from the heart of motorsports and performance marine.
Adam Wik stops by the Total Seal booth at PRI for a conversation with Keith Jones and Joe Castello. Adam gives the details of what it takes to make horsepower in the Baja. Wik will also reveal his upcoming NHRA Competition Eliminator program. Ring seal, hard work, and plans for 2026 are all revealed in this interview from the PRI Trade show.
In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, host Joe Castello is joined by Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings for an unforgettable conversation with legendary engine builder and racer Scott Shafiroff. Scott opens up about his lifetime dedication to racing—from his early days in Pro Stock competition to building one of the most respected names in crate and custom racing engines at Shafiroff Racing. The discussion covers decades of innovation, lessons learned on and off the track, the evolution of engine performance, and what it takes to stay ahead in the ultra-competitive world of drag racing and high-horsepower builds. Whether you're an engine enthusiast, a racer, or just love the stories behind the machines, this candid, experience-packed episode is a must-listen/watch. Scott's insights from a career spanning multiple eras of the sport make this one of the most compelling conversations we've had on Hidden Horsepower. Tune in now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform!
In this on-location interview from the Total Seal booth at the 2025 PRI Show, NHRA Nitro Funny Car star Tim Wilkerson joins host Joe Castello on Hidden Horsepower. Tim breaks down the tight workflow and collaboration between his SCAG Racing Nitro Funny Car team and the Total Seal staff, explaining why Total Seal piston rings deliver superior sealing, durability, and power in the extreme world of 11,000+ horsepower nitro racing. He also recaps key moments from the 2025 NHRA season with his son Daniel driving the SCAG Racing Mustang Funny Car and looks ahead to the historic 2026 season—the 75th anniversary of NHRA Drag Racing—with insights on the expanded schedule, special celebrations, and what’s next for his team. Short, fast, and full of nitro know-how—perfect for fans, engine builders, and drag racing enthusiasts.
Drag racing legend Pat Musi joins Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales at Total Seal Piston Rings, and host Joe Castello live from the Total Seal booth at the 2025 PRI Trade Show for an epic, wide-ranging conversation!In this must-watch episode, Pat drops breaking news on his exciting 2026 drag racing schedule, reveals some SICK plans for the upcoming season, shares classic stories from driving a nostalgia Pro Stocker with Al Tucci, and dives deep into the current state of Nitrous Pro Modified racing. There's even a couple call outs! Packed with insider tech talk, hilarious anecdotes, and real horsepower secrets – this is pure gold for any racing fan!👍 Like if you're hyped for Pat's 2026 comeback!🔔 Subscribe for more Hidden Horsepower episodes featuring the biggest names in engine building and drag racing.Presented by Total Seal Piston Rings – Unlocking Hidden Horsepower since 1966.#PatMusi #HiddenHorsepower #TotalSeal #PRIShow2025 #DragRacing #NitrousProMod #PRI2025
In this exhilarating episode of the Hidden Horsepower Podcast, hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello sit down with newly crowned NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock World Champion John DeFlorian fresh off his thrilling victory at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis. The high-octane conversation dives into John’s championship journey, his standout performance, and the grit behind his success. Joined by legendary engine builder Jon Kaase and Total Seal’s Matt Hartford, the episode takes an exciting turn as both guests surprise John with heartfelt congratulations, sharing insights on the engineering and teamwork that powered his win. Tune in for an unforgettable blend of technical expertise, racing passion, and championship celebration!
Ever wondered how a tiny VW engine can conquer the brutal sands of the Baja 1000? In this adrenaline-fueled episode 92 of Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal Piston Rings, engine-building legend Jorge Jimenez from Jimenez Racing spills the beans on crafting unbeatable VW powerplants that race—and WIN—in the world's toughest off-road battles! Join Total Seal's own Ben O'Conner and host Joe Castello as they dive deep into the art of ring seal mastery, Jorge's wild career secrets, and the insider tricks that turn stock VW bugs into desert beasts capable of surviving 1,000 miles of punishing terrain. From piston ring innovations that keep engines screaming under extreme heat to the high-stakes stories of Baja glory, this is your front-row seat to the horsepower hidden in every rev! Whether you're a gearhead obsessed with off-road racing, a VW enthusiast chasing that next build, or just love epic tales of engineering triumph, you WON'T want to miss this! Hit play now and get ready to rev up your knowledge. Timestamps:0:00 Intro: Welcome to the Desert WarsSubscribe for more Hidden Horsepower episodes packed with pro tips, tech breakdowns, and racing legends! Drop a like if you're team VW, comment your dream Baja build, and share with your pit crew. #Baja1000 #VWRacing #EngineBuilding #TotalSeal #OffRoadRacing #HiddenHorsepower
In this high-octane episode, Hidden Horsepower welcomes Dr. Bryan Fleck, head engineer at KB Titan Racing Engines, as the NHRA Pro Stock team gears up for the 2025 Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello sit down with Bryan for an in-depth look at the technology fueling Pro Stock performance. Bryan shares his fascinating career journey—from fine-tuning GP motorcycles to engineering for NASCAR’s Hendrick Motorsports, and now pushing the limits in NHRA Pro Stock. He breaks down critical engine-building details, like the art of ring seal and the pursuit of perfect roundness, that make or break a race. Plus, Bryan offers inspiring advice for aspiring engineers looking to break into motorsports. Whether you’re a racer, a tech enthusiast, or a future innovator, this episode is packed with insights that rev up your passion for horsepower!
In this high-octane episode of Total Seal’s Hidden Horsepower podcast, hosts Keith Jones, Scott Diehl, and Joe Castello sit down with David Ward, the mastermind behind High Performance Lubricants, LLC, and a true guru in the world of high-performance lubricants for racing. As the key principal of High Performance Lubricants, David shares his fascinating origin story, detailing how his passion for precision and performance fueled the creation of a company renowned for its top-tier lubricants for industrial equipment, vehicles, and, most notably, the high-stakes world of motorsports. From the racetracks to the lab, David reveals the secrets behind formulating lubricants that power champions, including his own racing endeavors as a driver and promoter with the 2025 Midwest Pavement Midgets. Learn how High Performance Lubricants, based in Manteno, Illinois, crafts cutting-edge products for racing teams and industrial applications, including honing oil. With their deep-rooted sponsorships in racing events and partnerships with top-tier teams, including Total Seal's own NHRA Pro Stock team, David’s insights offer a masterclass in blending innovation with speed. Tune in for a dynamic conversation packed with technical expertise, racing anecdotes, and the story of a company that’s lubricating the path to victory, both on and off the track!
Hidden Horsepower: Remembering Ed PinkIn this special tribute episode of Hidden Horsepower, hosts Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales for Total Seal Piston Rings, and Joe Castello welcome Frank Honsowetz, former President and General Manager of Ed Pink Racing Engines, to reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of legendary engine builder Ed Pink. Honsowetz, who collaborated closely with Pink on the Infinity IRL Indy Car program in the late 1990s, shares intimate stories and insights into Pink’s innovative genius, relentless pursuit of performance, and profound impact on motorsports. Titled Remembering Ed Pink, this episode celebrates the man whose engines powered champions and redefined racing, offering listeners a heartfelt look at his enduring influence through the eyes of those who knew him best.
"Join engine building legend and racer Mike Moran, alongside hosts Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales at Total Seal, and Joe Castello, for Total Seal Hidden Horsepower—a must-watch YouTube series and podcast for performance enthusiasts. Dive deep into the world of high-performance engine building as Mike shares decades of hard-earned expertise. With Keith’s technical mastery and Joe’s engaging commentary, each episode uncovers the secrets to unlocking hidden horsepower, from piston ring technology to race-proven strategies. Whether you’re a gearhead, racer, or engine builder, this show delivers the knowledge and inspiration to take your builds to the next level."
Mark Pawuk, Ben Strader, and Darin Morgan stop by the Total Seal booth at PRI 2024. Mark Pawuk is a first time world champion in the NHRA Flex Jet Factory Stock Showdown. Mark discusses his engine builder David Barton and his long road to become champion. Ben Strader tuned for world champion Greg Stanfield in NHRA Factory X, and has great stories from the season, and Darin Morgan puts the Sox and Martin HEMI Challenge world on notice with his latest build at BES.
Pat Musi, Greg and Aaron Stanfield, and Gary Stinnett all swing by the Total Seal booth at PRI 2024. Each guest has something of great interest for hosts Lake and Joe.
Greg Anderson, PRI President Mike Good, and 16 year old phenom London Zapzalka are the first guests in the Total Seal booth at PRI 2024. Greg Anderson recaps his 6th championship season in NHRA Pro Stock, PRI President Mike Good discusses the health of the industry, and 16 year old London Zapzalka talks about 3D printing a running internal combustion engine. The Performance Racing Industry trade show is a yearly tradition!
Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales, answers the most common questions for Total Seal customers. What ring is right for my application? What should the end gap be set at?What cylinder finish do I need?What kind of oil should I use?Can you run gas ports with gapless rings?and more..
Tom Martino discusses stepping into the NHRA Factory X engine wars. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Tom with questions about his motivation and ideas for the very challenging NHRA class. We can't have Tom on the show without a story about WJ and Tom's days running Pro Stock.
Southwest Research Institute provides testing and problem solving for applications that literally reach from deep sea to deep space (and everything in between). Amongst all of that, the Tribology department at SwRI has been helping professional racing teams solve problems for years. During this in-depth episode, Dr. Peter Lee from SwRI shares his experiences and reveals some cutting edge new coating technology. #engine #pistonrings #ford #dyno #dynotested #nascar
From the infamous PA Posse to the brutal forces applied to a 410 sprint car engine, Adam Cofer from Don Ott Racing Engines shares his journey from the midwest to the heart of sprint car racing.#engine
Shaver Specialties Racing Engines is legendary for their success andinnovation in the world of Sprint car engine building. Head dyno operator Don MacAskill joins Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr to talk about how he got into engine building and the R&D work done at Shaver Specialties.
Multi-Time NHRA World Champion Jason Line joins the Hidden Horsepower podcast to talk about Bonneville, Danny Jesel's Equal 8 and the new JLine Engine Blocks and Cylinder Heads. Jason also reveals a possible return to driving duties at the US Nationals later this Summer. He was our first guest, and now he's our latest guest on this must watch episode of the podcast for engine builders!#engine #bonneville #nascar #dodge #nhra
Jay Zolko of Zolko Racing Engines joins Hidden Horsepower. Jay gives the details of how he became a successful performance engine shop owner at just 38 years old. Jay is the next generation personified. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Jay with questions about his latest projects and his future plans.
Darin Morgan has a rich history in engine building, from designing engines that race in the NHRA HEMI Challenge to working at Reher-Morrison, this life-long Pro Stock engine builder shares his journey on Hidden Horsepower.
From INDY to NASCAR and the NHRA, Ed Morel shares stories from his career with Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr.For more great engine tech, check out @EnginePerformanceExpo For more episodes of the Hidden Horsepower podcast, check out the full Hidden Horsepower playlist. • HIDDEN HORSEPOWER For more on Joe Castello, check out @WFORadio For more on Lake Speed Jr, check out @themotoroilgeek
Mr. Plug Wire, Mark Vieau joins Hidden Horsepower from the 2024 Engine Performance Expo for a wide ranging conversation about his career from his start in Funny Cars to NASCAR. He reveals his heros and those who helped him along the way.
Mike Valerio share his stories of the early days of Pro Stock with Lake Speed Jr. and host, Joe Castello at the 2024 Engine Performance Expo.
Brian Tooley Racing changed the game in LS camshafts and became one of the hottest names in the performance aftermarket. So where did it all start? Brian tells his own story on this episode of the Hidden Horsepower podcast.
Keith Wilson of Wilson Manifolds joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a deep dive into air flow and intake manifold technology. Wilson details his career and involvement with racing teams from NHRA Drag Racing, NASCAR, Indy Car, and even off-shore power boats. Keith Wilson even drops a Dale Earnhardt story! There is a lot to learn on this episode of Hidden Horsepower.
The Hidden Horsepower crew previews the 2024 NHRA Gatornationals. The trackside tech talk schedule, and the plans for Hidden Horsepower 2024 are revealed. The guys off a new way for listeners to submit questions and ideas for the show!
PRI 2023 Part 2 features Aaron Stanfield, Ben Strader, and Bruno Massel. Aaron Stanfield goes into detail on his Factory Showdown championship, and Ben's job as a crew chief at Stanfield Racing. Ben recaps the Factory X race to the 6 second zone, and Bruno Massel gives the details to becoming the first 4X NHRA Comp Eliminator World Champion.
PRI 2023 Part 1 features Greg Anderson, Larry Morgan, and Gaige Herrera. Greg is a 5X NHRA Pro Stock world champion and gives the details of the hunt for horsepower that is modern NHRA Pro Stock. Larry Morgan is fresh off his own championship season in Pro Modified with Frank Manzo and Mike Castellana. And, Gaige Herrera scored the best single season in NHRA history based on round wins riding for Vance and Hines. Everyone is in the PRI mode and you'll enjoy this episode.
Waddell Wilson was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. He sat down with Lake Speed Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about his life, NASCAR career, and finding that Hidden Horsepower when things were so easy. As a NASCAR Cup Series crew chief and engine builder, Waddell was the winning crew chief for the Daytona 500 in 1980, 1983, and 1984, and during his career he was crew chief or engine builder for Holman-Moody, Harry Ranier, and Hendrick Motorsports. Waddell tells some great stories about racing NASCAR, is what many consider the golden era.
Hidden Horsepower is ready for PRI 2023! Keith Jones and Joe Castello preview the Performance Racing Industry trade show and look ahead to some learning opportunities for listeners. Stop by booth #1525 and say hello.
4X NHRA Super Comp World Champion, Gary Stinnett takes Keith Jones and Joe Castello down the rabbit hole of how and why building engines for throttle stop racing is different than for all out applications. Stinnett reveals some secrets for the thousands of racers that choose this style of drag racing. If this is what you do, you can't afford to miss this one.
World renowned EFI tuner, Shane Tecklenburg joins Hidden Horsepower for a wide ranging conversation about his career and the endless possibilities associated with Electronic Fuel Injection. "Shane T" discusses some of the pitfalls of EFI and gives some opinions on how to avoid them. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello ask questions about the many projects that Shane has taken on including Bonneville with George Poteet's Speed Demon, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and of course, the drag strip.
The Total Seal team just won Indy! NHRA Drag Racing's biggest race, the U.S. Nationals, was one for the ages. Matt Hartford took some time out, along with Top Fuel winner, Antron Brown to recap the milestone win with Joe Castello on his NHRA results podcast. The Total Seal NHRA Pro Stock team begins their quest for an NHRA Championship in the NHRA playoff system, known as "The Countdown".
Total Seal's Matt Hartford joins Joe Castello for a preview of the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. There will be two track side tech talks at the Big Go featuring the Total Seal braintrust of Lake Speed Jr., Keith Jones, and Rottler's Ed Kiebler. Matt and Joe recap the Pro Stock season where the Total Seal team sits 2nd in the NHRA Camping World Series points standings.From this point forward, every race is huge. Get ready for the biggest drag race on the planet with Hidden Horsepower.
Andrew Hines of Vance and Hines joins Hidden Horsepower just days following the historic first ever Pro Stock Motorcycle sweep of the 3 race NHRA Western Swing.
A, B, A testing - That’s the only proper way to test parts, right? Listen in as Billy Godlbold explains how A, B, A testing caused the legendary Joe Mondello to use the wrong pushrods for over 20 years!
Flanked by Ben Strader from EFI University, Billy and Ben explain the pitfalls of the supposed “golden rule” of dyno testing, and both share examples and explanations of why there is a better way. Ben and Billy even go through a detailed explanation of in-cylinder combustion analysis - the comparison of Top Fuel combustion to Pro Stock combustion is mind-blowing!
Dan Timm of Advanced Engine Concepts joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a wide ranging conversation about his life as an engine builder and his constant quest for knowledge. Dan comes out of the box with a Smokey Yunick story.
Mark Malburg stops by the Total Seal booth and fun breaks out. The guys take a deep dive into Mark's research on surfaces. Lake and Mark breakdown the latest technology and how it will be helpful to engine builders. His website https://digitalmetrology.com/ is a great resource1
Kendall Griffin joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello in the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show. Kendall discusses his career and what it takes to be competitive at the highest levels of motorsports.
"Dyno" Don MacAskill joins Ben Strader and Lake Speed Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about the latest in engine testing and dyno technology. The guys completely geek out on what is currently possible in cylinder surface technology. They look ahead to EFI University's cylinder honing course, and the next Total Seal Track Side Tech Talk. The latest news from the world of combustible hydrogen is also discussed.
Antron Brown, 3X NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, joins Hidden Horsepower for a discussion about the Save Our Racecars movement in support of the RPM Act. Brown goes into detail about his appearance before the United States Congress as well as discussion about the technology involved in 11,00 horsepower nitro burning engines. AB is always a fun interview.
Matt Hartford and Eddie Guarnaccia talk Pro Stock drag racing in NHRA's Camping World Series. Following a strong outing at the Arizona Nationals, Team Total Seal welcomes new sponsor, GETTRX into the mix. Fellow Pro Stock crew chief Michael Hiner joins the show to recap his weekend in Arizona and the guys all look ahead to the NHRA Winternationals at the newly renamed In - N - Out Burger Dragstrip at Pomona.
Gary Stinnett returns to Hidden Horsepower! Gary joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello in the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show. Gary discusses the story behind the launch of his new product FOGGIT and his latest drag racing engine builds in his home of Emporia, Kansas.
Pat Musi stops into the Total Seal booth to talk No Prep Kings, his time in drag racing, and tell some stories from his career. Pat is a genuine legend and he schools Lake and Joe on a few things regarding Nitrous Oxide.
Mike Copeland is back on Hidden Horsepower! Mike joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello in the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show. Mike reports the latest news on his Hydrogen combustion engine projects, discusses benefits of hydrogen vs EV technology, and looks ahead to the goals for 2023.
Ben Strader from EFI University joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a wide ranging conversation about combustion. Using new technology, the engine builder can better understand what works. Ben, Lake, and Joe discuss Ben's new school that gives engine builders the opportunity to use the latest technology in his Competition Racing engine class. This episode is loaded with information, There is a video version if you'd like to see some of the visuals. https://www.youtube.com/@TotalSeal
Tim Wilkerson joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello grill "Wilk" on every aspect of his 11,000 horsepower nitro burning NHRA Funny Car. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube.Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
George Bryce joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into the Pro Stock Motorcycle performance pioneer's legendary career. George will discuss his early years with John Myers, finding "horsepower" as a lifestyle, and the racer known as Angelle. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube.Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Matt Hartford and Lake Speed Jr. get together with the team from Total Seal for the holidays. They discuss the 2022 year in review, new equipment, employees, and events from the season. The guys will also look ahead to 2023 and what is ahead for Total Seal and it's partners.
Billy Godbold joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Billy, Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello have a wide ranging discussion about some of the challenges involved with cutting edge engine technology. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube.Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Mark Cronquist joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello discuss Mark's career and accomplishments at Joe Gibbs Racing. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube.Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Tony "The Horsepower King" Bischoff joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello pepper him with questions about his legendary career in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube.Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Jon Kaase joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into his legendary career in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Keith Dorton joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the Engine Performance Expo for a discussion of his life and career. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into the career of one of the greats in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Roy Johnson joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about his historic Pro Stock career with his son Allen Johnson. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Engine builder, Vic Hill joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about his life and career. Plus, details into what creates success at Vic Hill Racing Engines. This one is loaded with great stories. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Paul "Scooter" Brothers " joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a deep dive into the career of one of the titans of the performance industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
"The Professor" Warren Johnson joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the Engine Performance Expo for a lesson on his life and career. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into the career of one of the greats in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
The next Engine Performance Expo is coming. Find out when, and how to watch. Plus, Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello preview announcements coming up at SEMA, and PRI. Lake also gives information about hew hires at Total Seal as the team continues to get stronger. This episode is on location at the Texas Motorplex, Stampede of Speed mega event. Please forgive the sound of horsepower in the background...unless you like it, like we do!Subscribe to the Engine Performance Expo here: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Ray and David Barton from Ray Barton Racing Engines join Keith Jones and Joe Castello. The legendary engine builders discuss success in the HEMI Challenge and Factory Showdown in NHRA Drag Racing. The Bartons give their thoughts on where the next wave of Hidden Horsepower will come from.
Lake Speed Jr., Keith Jones, and Joe Castello discuss Cylinder Bore Honing, Motor Oil & Piston Rings, recapping the Total Seal NHRA Trackside Tech Talk at the 2022 NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello preview the Total Seal trackside tech talk schedule at the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, in Indianapolis, IN. Lake discusses the new presentation that Keith Jones will unveil at the world's largest drag race, and gives his thoughts on recent guests on Hidden Horsepower.
From engine blocks to block chain, Dr. Ken Hope join Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about base oil. NASCAR secrets, F1 and how racers are saving the world through technology are all part of this conversation. Lots to learn on this episode.
Ed Kiebler, North American Sales Manager for Rottler Manufacturing joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a discussion on honing techniques and technology. The guys give the details of the upcoming Rottler open house (July 27th) and the Total Seal track side tech talks at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. The guys also congratulate Total Seal's Matt Hartford on his recent Pro Stock win at the NHRA Mile High Nationals in Denver. Lots of information in this one!
Charlie Garrett lays out his secrets to success for Hidden Horsepower. Sprint cars, drag racing, and over 80 years of life experience packed are into one episode, plus as update on 2022 Pennsylvania Speedweek. Charlie will give advice on how to be successful in the engine building trade, and share his passion for hard work.
Matt Smith, 5X NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, discusses his Suzuki and V-Twin engine programs. Keith Jones and Joe Castello ask Matt about his road to becoming his own engine builder, the difference between the two styles of engines, and his thoughts on how much power comes from honing and ring seal. Matt has great advice for the next generation of engine builders.
Iowa based engine builder Jim Shepherd joins Hidden Horsepower at PRI 2021! Jim shares his story with Keith Jones and Joe Castello on location at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Mark Malburg from Digital Metrology, discusses creating surface finishes that are engineered to provide better performance and durability. What are the right numbers and how should we think about surface finish? This episode is a deep dive into surface, finish, and shape. Hosted by Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello.
Referenced link: https://digitalmetrology.com/resource/notepad-series/#measure_short_surfaces
Brad Lagman and Mark Malburg sat down with the Total Seal team at #PRI2021. They discuss the challenge of making things go fast on this episode. Get ready because Mark Malburg has his own episode getting ready to drop.
Jeff Baldwin of Baldwin Racing Engines in Friedheim, MO joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello on this episode. Jeff discusses the latest machines he's got in his cutting edge shop and the importance of keeping up with technology. Keith and Joe ask questions about Baldwin Racing Engine's big money demolition derby clientele. Jeff is also a Hidden Horsepower listener! You will enjoy this episode.
Greg Anderson, 5X NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, discusses his legendary career with Keith Jones and Joe Castello. GA gives the details of his start in Minnesota, his time working with Warren Johnson, and his intense work ethic. Anderson also reveals that he wasn't an "engine guy" at first and had to learn as a necessity of becoming the winningest Pro Stock racer of all time.
Engine builder Nick Ferri joins Hidden Horsepower from PRI 2021. Nick talks about the latest engine building technology, the reasons he is at PRI, his latest projects and even the podcasts he listens to. Keith Jones and Joe Castello co host on this episode of Hidden Horsepower.
Pat Topolinski and Frankie Forman join Hidden Horsepower at PRI 2021. The hosts of Engine Power on Power Nation talk about their plans for 2022 and give their thoughts on the state of motorsports. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello host.
Van Haisley joins Hidden Horsepower from PRI 2021. He is highly motivated and you will be too. Van gets things moving as he talks about the future of the engine building industry with Lake and Joe.
Multiple time dirt late model Engine Builder of the Year Jack Cornett joins Hidden Horsepower at PRI 2021! From Scott Bloomquist to Jack Roush, Jack shares his story with Lake Speed Jr and Joe Castello on location at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN.
Mike Copeland of Arrington Performance goes into detail about his Hydrogen combustion LS3 engine. Hosts Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello are in awe of the project that could be a zero emission option for vehicles, while making over 500 hp.
Keith Simmons stops by the Total Seal booth at PRI to share some stories from the glory days of NASCAR. Jeff Gordon's first test will Bill Davis Racing and countless other rapid fire anecdotes make for big fun for hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello. The episode ends with some great advice for future engine builders.
Jeff Lutz of Street Outlaws joins Hidden Horsepower on location at the 2021 PRI Trade show for a discussion of his life, career, and success of the set of the hit Discovery TV show "Street Outlaws No Prep Kings". Lutz will talk about his successes, his recent crash, and his road forward. Kevin Studaker and Joe Castello host.
World renowned Tribology expert, Dr. Neil Canter, joins Lake Speed Jr. for an in depth discussion of how Tribology, machining, and success on the race track are all linked. This is a very intense and informative show with details related to metalworking fluids and surfaces.
"Ben Squared" join Hidden Horsepower at PRI 2021! "Ameri-Ben” Strader and “Aussie-Ben” Horwood discuss their high performance podcasting adventures with Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello on location at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN.
Larry Morgan stops by the Total Seal booth at the 2021 PRI show. Larry discusses his legendary career, Pro Stock engine technology, and tells several stories that will blow your mind, including one about driving Dan Jesel's "Equal 8" engine at the 2021 NHRA U.S. Nationals. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello host.
Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello recap PRI, discuss a new product from Total Seal, and wish the friends of Total Seal a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Get ready for PRI with Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello. The guys discuss a new product launch for Total Seal, and discuss the importance of PRI to the Performance Industry. A perfect listen if you are headed the the show!
Gary Stinnett is much more than a 4 time NHRA Super Comp Champion. The Kansas engine builder has spent a lifetime in the machine shop business and has learned a lot along the way. Gary joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a conversation about Gary's early influences, "driving" a machine, and learning "how to think".
The Engine Performance Expo "build" takes shape. Ben Strader and Lake Speed Jr. walk through the latest details. Video available on YouTube. Subscribe to Total Seal Piston Rings.
Frank Iaconio has been active in NHRA Pro Stock since the beginning. His company Frank Iaconio Racing Engines (FIRE)builds power for several regular competitors in the NHRA Camping World Series. So what has changed over the years? Frank gives the details of early career and even gets into a discussion about honing with Keith Jones of Total Seal. Hosted by Joe Castello.
Your questions answered! Keith Jones and Lake Speed Jr. take time to answer questions sent from Hidden Horsepower listeners via Total Seal's social media. Hosted by Joe Castello
Ron Hutter takes a deep dive into his career, his background, and his latest projects. Hutter shares some advice with Keith Jones and Joe Castello, and talks about lessons he's learned over his storied career that includes championship runs with the likes of Matt Hartford and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Friday September 17th, at 1 pm ET Total Seal will host a Trackside Tech Talk at zMAX Dragway.
Ken McNamara joins Hidden Horsepower from across the globe. V8 Super Cars and 410 Sprints make the majority of the business at KRE Racing Engines but it's the challenge of the rules and regulations they have to deal with that makes this one special. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello take a deep dive into Ken's personal history which includes some time in the United States.
A quick informative message for fans of Hidden Horsepower. Don't miss the trackside tech talk presented by Total Seal and Rottler Manufacturing at this year's Dodge/SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Doug Yates of Roush Yates Engines joins Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr. at the inaugural Engine Performance Expo. Yates gives detailed information about the ability to develop horsepower rapidly thanks to modern technology, and tells a few stories about his legendary father Robert Yates.
Cass Chaote of Choate Engineering Performance talks diesel performance with Keith Jones and Joe Castello. Cass and Keith go into detail about diesel power and it's massive potential.
Ron Shaver and Lake Speed Jr. discuss the Shaver Specialties engine building business. From testing the latest in piston ring technology to engine building pointers, Ron and Lake cover a lot of ground. The guys wish Ed Iskenderian a happy 100th birthday, and answer questions from the live online audience.
Coming to you "live" from COMP cams. Billy Godbold - Valvetrain Engineering Group Manager for COMP Cams joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a detailed conversation about camshaft and measurement technology.
Larry Wallace, renowned engine builder, discusses his life and career including his time at Penske South. Lake Speed Jr. and host Joe Castello go in-depth about big moments in NASCAR including a very public tear-down.
John Callies, high performance manufacturing pioneer and former head of Pontiac Motorsports recounts the automotive aftermarket's amazing achievement building the pace car for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing".
Ben Strader of EFI University and Total Seal's Lake Speed Jr. host a special "live" edition of Hidden Horsepower presented by Total Seal Piston Rings. Valuable information will be shared during this fast paced show. Hold on!
Brad Lagman joins Hidden Horsepower to discuss the process of making things better. There is always a better way and Brad has spent his life finding it. From advanced torque plates, to diamond honing, Brad shares some of the methods that has made him an industry leader that pulls no punches.
Tony Bischoff, "The Horsepower King", joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a discussion of his career and his engine building strategy. Tony reveals how he got his start and what he'd do differently if he could start again.
Warren Johnson is "The Professor", and when he talks, we listen. WJ gave an exclusive interview at the Engine Performance Expo. Many topics were covered in a way that is uniquely, Warren. You will love this one...
Chuck Lynch from AERA joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a wide ranging discussion on seals and oil within your engines valvetrain. Lynch, known as Mr. Tech, spends time discussing the wide range of challenges that must be addressed during a build. Chuck is also a podcaster so sign on!
From the Marine Corps to Air-cooled Porsches, engine builder Jake Raby shares his history and provides a glimpse of what the future looks like on this episode of Hidden Horsepower. Host Joe Castello along with Lake Speed Jr discuss cylinder bore coatings and surface finish, and Jake shares details about his unique test platform that is rapidly developing the next generation of cylinder bore material. #Aircooled #FlatFour #FlatSix #Porsche #PistonRings #HiddenHorsepower etc...
Al Parker, from Al Parker Engines, joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello on Hidden Horsepower. Parker gives the details of some of his projects, and gets specific on several of the missteps he believes have been a challenge to Sprint Car racing and motorsports in general. Al also gives the details of a hurricane like event that occurred in Newton, Iowa while he was making dyno pulls.
John Callies, former head of Pontiac Motorsports and high performance manufacturing pioneer, joins Lake Speed Jr. and host Joe Castello for a discussion of his storied career. From his work in NASCAR, NHRA Drag Racing, and the Indy 500, to Callies Crankshaft and Morel Lifters, Callies covers a lot of ground. The guys recap the Engine Peformance Expo from early January 2021 and give some advice to the next generation.
Karting legend, Lynn Haddock, tells his amazing life story. This episode is loaded with lessons that are extremely valuable. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello dive into the story of how two Americans, Lynn and Lake's dad, Lake Speed went to Europe and won the 1978 World Karting Championship over a field that included Ayrton Senna.
Chris Holbrook reveals his latest project, an all billet Whipple supercharged Coyote designed for Pro Mod racing! Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper the Ford engine expert with questions about his expectations for this new project that is schedule to debut in 2021.
Total Seal Holiday "Family Reunion" with Matt Hartford, Keith Jones and Lake Speed, Jr., hosted by Joe Castello. The guys look ahead to 2021 and look back at the best of 2020 on this special episode broadcast "live" in the Hidden Horsepower Facebook group.
Dean Baker from Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross gives an inside look at making horsepower in 2 and 4 stroke engines. Lake Speed Jr. and host Joe Castello dig into Dean's background with some of the greatest riders in history, and even ask the ultimate question; Who is the GOAT?
Judson Massingill, co-founder of The School of Automotive Machinists and Technology discusses the school, his students, and what it takes to be successful as a machinist in the modern world. Keith Jones, director of Technical Sales at Total Seal, and host Joe Castello find out what it takes to make the grade at SAMTech.edu
Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales for Total Seal, joins Joe Castello for a deep dive into the Myths and Misconceptions related to Gapless piston rings. Many questions are answered, dive in.
Kenny Duttweiler, engine builder for the record breaking Speed Demon streamliner driven by George Poteet, discusses the effort that went into the speed run of 470.015 mph at the 72nd annual Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats in August, 2020. Kenny, a legend known for his success with "boosted" engines reveals some of his secrets and gives advice to the next generation of engine builders.
Joey Arrington reflects on his career, and shares wisdom he's acquired along the way. The common thread through this episode is the evolution of technology from NASCAR race winning junkyard engines to 1000 HP grocery getters, Arrington continues to be in the middle of it all. Advice on "what to do" coming from Maurice Petty and a little what "not to do" from Joey, with the result being half an engine in a garbage can. You'll love this one! Lake Speed Jr. Co-hosts.
Tom Martino, a drag racer who expanded into highly competitive Modified racing discusses bringing the drag racing mentality to round track engine building in the Northeast. Martino discusses his road to being successful and drops some stories about legends Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Bob Glidden, and Warren Johnson.
Ed Pink, The Old Master, is our guest on Hidden Horsepower. Ed discusses his life, his career, his most famous projects, and what has kept driving him over his vast career. Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales at Total Seal, and host Joe Castello are stand in awe of the career of Ed Pink. This is a must listen.
Ron Shaver joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about how a California surf kid, became one of the most influential engine builders in Sprint Car racing. Ron and Lake exchange dyno room war stories and discuss the non-stop technology evolution in engine building.
Mark Cronquist, Joe Gibbs Racing's head engine builder, and Lake Speed Jr. join Joe Castello on Hidden Horsepower. Mark talks about the design of the JD-1 engine, named after J.D. Gibbs, the drive to stay at the top in NASCAR, experiments that didn't work, oil analysis, and the evolution of racing engine technology. Mark even tells a story about when Jason Line worked at Joe Gibbs Racing.
Lake Speed Jr. joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello as co-host of Hidden Horsepower. Lake discusses his father's battle against Ayrton Senna in the 1978 World Karting Championship and win at Darlington in the Cup Series, and his own stories about finding horsepower at Joe Gibbs Racing during the halcyon days in NASCAR country. Lake and Keith discuss the science of Tribology, and ring seal.
Jon Kaase, 9X Engine Master, from Jon Kaase Racing Engines joins Hidden Horsepower to discuss his career from Mountain Motor Pro Stock to Off-shore Power boats. Jon details his successes along the way and offers advice to the next generation of machinists.
Keith Dorton from Automotive Specialists Racing Engines in Concord, NC stops by Hidden Horsepower to reveal a few secrets from his illustrious career. Total Seal's Keith Jones and host Joe Castello try to keep up with Keith as he discusses many of his experiments within engine building. This is an instant classic.
Don Ott, of Don Ott Racing Engines, talks Sprint Car engines with Keith Jones from Total Seal and host, Joe Castello. Ott discusses his early interest in racing engines, the challenges of building engines for Sprint Cars, and being open minded enough to try new technology in order to get ahead on the track.
Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales for Total Seal, answers frequently asked questions about piston rings, cylinder blocks, and how to break in new engines, with host, Joe Castello. This episode will answer many questions for engine builders and people with high performance projects.
Ben Strader from EFI University joins Total Seal's Keith Jones and host Joe Castello to go in depth about his "Project Spinal Tap", 11,000 RPM LS engine experiment. Strader and Jones discuss the challenges presented by extreme RPM and offer suggestions to engine builders who do not have dedicated Research and Development programs.
Steve Jackson, NHRA Pro Mod World Champion, joins Total Seal's Matt Hartford and host Joe Castello for a discussion about his championship season and road to becoming a champion. Jackson discusses critical moments and knowledge gained over his career. "Stevie Fast" then turns the tables on Matt Hartford, who finished Top 5 in NHRA Pro Stock, and makes a bold prediction for his first race of the season.
Pat Musi, acclaimed nitrous oxide and fuel injection pioneer, discusses important factors for building high performance racing engines. Musi join Total Seal's Keith Jones and host, Joe Castello for a conversation about "what matters most" when in the highly competitive world of Pro Modified Racing. Musi also goes into detail about the success of his daughter Lizzy on the Discovery Network Show, No Prep Kings.
Jason Line, 3 time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, joins Total Seal's Keith Jones and host Joe Castello for a deep dive into the importance of piston rings for achieving maximum horsepower in Naturally Aspirated engines from Stock Eliminator to Pro Stock. Line gives advice to the next generation of engine builders.