Hamner Racing Engines Releases New Sealed Engine Combination

The world of racing is changing. Jeff Hamner has been around long enough to see all sides of the racing business. And since 1995, he’s seen it through the eyes of his ultra-successful engine business, Jeff Hamner Racing Engines.

Now, Jeff Hamner is making changes to keep his business at the leading-edge of short track racing engine technology. After a successful testing program, Hamner Racing Engines has released a newly-developed sealed Super Late Model engine for use in a number of series or at any number of tracks around the country.

“With the demand increasing for a cost-effective Super Late Model-type engine, we put together the most dependable, drivable sealed engine in the business,” said Hamner, owner and president of Jeff Hamner Racing Engines. “With most of the development work and testing done by the late Charlie Bradberry, Hamner Racing Engines is proud to add this engine to its very successful line of Super Late Model engines.”

The cost of the engine is $16,500. Anyone interested is suggested to call Hamner Racing Engines at (205) 938-0338 for more information.

The engine has been in development for some time. The engine was first tested by Charlie Bradberry, the ultra-successful Super Late Model and NASCAR Touring Series driver who passed away in an automobile accident in 2006. Bradberry helped Hamner develop the engine to its current state, which has resulted in great power and durability. The end result of testing and development came at the 2006

Snowball Derby, when Bobby Gill used the engine to cross the line second at the finish (Gill was later DQed due to an unrelated technical issue).

“It really is a spec sealed engine, with aluminum cylinder heads and MSD Ignition. It will require low maintenance and will have a limited RPM situation. The less RPM requirements result in lower valve train wear and further the time between rebuilds.”

Currently, the engine is approved for use in several series and at several tracks around the eastern half of the country, including PASS South, the Blizzard Series (Five Flags Speedway), Viper Series (South Alabama Speedway), Mobile Speedway’s Super Late Model Series, the Birmingham Super Series, Southern All Star Outlaw Super Late Model Series and at a number of other tracks.

“We are working with a lot of people and a lot of tracks to get this engine approved more places. We suggest that anyone wanting to use the engine, to call their local track or series director to find out if the engine will work where they are racing. If they let us know, we will make that call for them.”

Because Hamner has seen his fair share of change in the short track racing world, he wants to make sure people know that the new Hamner Racing Engines Sealed Engine is not meant to replace any current engines or engine packages; instead it is to just give competitors another competitive option.

“With the low cost and low maintenance approach of this engine, we look for it to be a popular choice for anyone wanting to move up from a lower division of racing or someone just wanting to have as a second engine to their program,” added Hamner.

“Naturally cost is the biggest factor in developing this engine and for people to use it. It was a well thought out plan. It is supposed to be a cost-effective engine without obsolescing everything else that is out there. The biggest mistake that people make when making a cost-effective rule is to get rid of what you got and buy something else. How is that saving money?

“The new engine is built to be competitive with existing motors for new teams getting into Super Late Model racing for a less amount of money, but not to make existing racers go out and buy another engine if they already have a good one. Both engines are very competitive with each other.”

Hamner Racing Engines began in 1995 after Jeff ventured out on his own after working for his dad in an engine-related business. With the help of former Winston Cup driver Gary Bradberry and their team operation, Jeff set up shop and began his own business with a goal of taking things to the next level by building and focusing on short track/touring series racing engines. The company gained exposure in 1996 by winning the Hooters Series Championship and NASCAR Southwest Tour title. After multiple race wins and championships, including a couple by Hamner himself using his own engines, Hamner moved to a new shop and focused on building race engines full-time.

If you would like more information on Hamner Racing Engines, contact the shop at (205) 938-0338.