In 2013 the popular COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel will undertake its most ambitious schedule ever, with competitions taking place in seven cities as part of four major automotive events.

Each year the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel provides an opportunity for the best engine builders in the country to show their expertise at some of the nation’s most prestigious automotive shows and events. Now with added dates, this year’s competitions will be bigger than ever.

The 2013 Engine Builder Duel will kick off as part of Hot Rod Power Tour, with contests slated for Monday, June 3^rd through Wednesday, June 5^th in Little Rock, Memphis and Birmingham, respectively.

The competition picks up again in July with its first-ever appearance at the PPG Goodguys Nationals in Columbus on Friday, July 12^th through Sunday, July 14^th.

The Engine Builder Duel then shifts further north the very next week and will make its second straight appearance at the Car Craft Summer Nationals in St. Paul on Friday, July 19^th through Sunday, July 21^st.

The year’s competitions will wrap up in Fort Worth when the Engine Builder Duel makes another first-time appearance, this one at the Goodguys Lone Star Nationals on Friday, October 4^th through Sunday, October 6^th.

The COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel, presented by Snap-On Tools, pits two, two-man teams against each other to see which one can completely assemble and crank a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Equipped with nothing but their knowledge, contestants are given the appropriate parts and tools to complete the build, but may not ask questions of anyone in the crowd. First place winners of each contest will each be rewarded with a $250 COMP Cams^® gift certificate, while runner-up team members will each receive a $125 certificate.

Memphis, TN – The latest installment of the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel featured six very quick builds over the course of four days at the 43^rd Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY.

The fifth summer of the Engine Builder Duel Presented by Snap-On Tools rolled on August 2^nd – 5^th in Louisville, KY, where a large group of attendees were treated to builds each day during the NSRA Street Rod Nationals. Male and female participants young and old from around the country competed as part of a two-person team in the Duel, which crowns its winner based on which team can assemble and run a Small Block Chevy in the shortest amount of time.

The members of the winning team each receive $250 COMP Cams^® product certificates, with the runners-up each receiving a $125 voucher.

The festivities kicked off on Thursday, August 2^nd, with the father-son team of Harry and Harrison Newman on Team COMP^® posting a time of 40:04 to just best Team RHS^® featuring George Thompson and Mike Skelton. The following day saw Butch Lewis and David Joyce on Team RHS^® take on the father-son tandem of John and Kyle Boris for Team COMP^®.

The Boris family claimed the top prize with a time of 44:30. That afternoon, Ronald Rocheleau and Scott Shaffer turned in a time of 36:46 to take the win over Raymond and Iris Aldrige of Team COMP^®.

The Aldridges redeemed themselves on Saturday morning however. Now competing for Team RHS^®, they turned in a blistering time of 32:29 – the fastest build of the event – to claim victory over Cory Potts and Debbie Kouray on Team COMP^®.

Saturday afternoon featured yet another father-son team, composed of Rob and David Stewart, who finished the build in 44:27 to give the win to Team RHS^® over Justin Kuhns and Shawna McVay of Team COMP^®.

The final build of the weekend took place on Sunday morning, when the father-son duo of Chris and Carson Ellis of Team RHS^® turned in a time of 34:24 to defeat Steve Hornback and Tyler Redden of Team COMP^®. The Louisville edition of the Engine Builder Duel wraps up the season for 2012; but be sure to watch for the events that the popular competition will be featured at next year.

2012 NSRA Street Rod Nationals participants will get a chance to show off their engine building skills in the COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel on August 2nd–5th.

The COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel is one of the most popular events at major car shows around the country. In 2012, COMP® will once again bring the competition to the 43rd Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, taking place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, on August 2nd–5th.

The event annually features over 11,000 street rods and more than 30,000 visitors. The Engine Builder Duel, presented by Snap-On Tools, pits two, two-man teams against each other to see which one can completely assemble and crank a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time.

Equipped with nothing but their knowledge, contestants are given the appropriate parts and tools to complete the build, but may not ask questions of anyone in the crowd. First place winners will each be rewarded with a $250 COMP Cams® gift certificate, while runner-up team members will each receive a $125 gift certificate.

The Engine Builder Duel will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2nd, Friday August 3rd and Saturday, August 4th.

The final round between the teams with the two fastest times will be held on Sunday, August 5th at 11 a.m. If you think you have what it takes to compete, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com with your name and your team member’s name for a chance to take part.

2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals participants will get a chance to show off their engine building skills in the COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel on July 20th – 22nd.

The COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel is one of the most popular events at major car shows around the country. In 2012, COMP® will bring the competition to the Car Craft Summer Nationals, taking place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, MN, on July 20th – 22nd, and featuring over 4,000 cars.

The contest, presented by Snap-On Tools, pits two, two-man teams against each other to see which one can completely assemble and crank a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Equipped with nothing but their knowledge, contestants are given the appropriate parts and tools to complete the build, but may not ask questions of anyone in the crowd.

First place winners will each be rewarded with a $250 COMP Cams® gift certificate, while runner-up team members will each receive a $125 gift certificate.

The Engine Builder Duel will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st, and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 22nd. If you think you have what it takes to win, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com with your name and your team member’s name for a chance to compete.

2011 Hot Rod Power Tour participants will get a chance to show off their engine building skills in the COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel.

COMP Cams® will once again host the popular Engine Builder Duel during the 2011 Power Tour. The contest, presented by Snap-On Tools, pits two teams against each other to see who can completely assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Equipped with nothing but their knowledge, contestants are given the appropriate parts and tools to complete the build but may not ask questions of anyone in the crowd or any COMP® employee. First place winners will each be rewarded with a $250 COMP Cams® gift certificate, while runner-up team members will receive a $125 gift certificate each. The Engine Builder Duel will take place in two different cities during the Hot Rod Power Tour at the COMP Performance Group™ booth located next to the main stage. The first duel will take place on Tuesday, June 7th, in Nashville, TN, at LP Field. The final duel will take place on Wednesday, June 8th, in Indianapolis, IN, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you think you have what it takes to compete, email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com with your name and your team member’s name for a chance to take part. For more information or to see last year’s winners, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

Visitors at the 42nd Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals will get a chance to show off their engine building skills during the COMP Cams® Engine Builder Duel.

COMP Cams® is brining the popular Engine Builder Duel to the Street Rod Nationals on August 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY. The contest, presented by Snap-On Tools, pits two teams against each other to see who can completely assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Equipped with nothing but their knowledge, contestants are given the appropriate parts and tools to complete the build but may not ask questions of anyone in the crowd or any COMP® employee. First place winners will each be rewarded with a $250 COMP Cams® gift certificate while runner-up team members will receive a $125 gift certificate each. There will be two builds per day during the Street Rod Nationals event. On the final day, August 7th, the two teams with the fastest times from the previous days will compete against each other in a final competition. The winning team from this duel will walk away with a special award. Anyone interested in taking part in the duel can email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com with their name and their team member’s name. For more information, including the complete Engine Builder Duel rules, or to see last year’s winners, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

The COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel presented by Snap-on Tools drew large crowds of onlookers during the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour

Due to popular demand, COMP Cams^® held the Engine Builder Duel at three stops during the Hot Rod Power Tour. The contest, presented by Snap-on Tools, pitted two, two-man teams against each other to see who could assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine the fastest. After every duel, the winners each walked away with a $250 COMP Cams^® gift certificate. Runner-up team members each received a $100 gift certificate.

Kevin Gass and Scotty Schehan of Team RHS^® won the first Engine Duel of 2010 in Bowling Green, KY. They completely assembled their engine in 30 minutes and 15 seconds. Team COMP^® members Michael Frommholz and Michael Forchiane finished exactly one minute later at 31:15.

The following day, in Chattanooga, TN, Team COMP^® won. Teammates Jake Kretzschmar and Arlando Johnson beat out Brad Pierson and Dave Freeman to win with a time of 32:19. This may have been the most exciting duel, as spectators watched the COMP^® Team’s carburetor catch on fire and the RHS^® Team’s engine drop several oil pan bolts as soon as it fired up.

Tim Weber and Ken Ferris set a new Engine Builder Duel record in Birmingham, AL, by completely assembling their engine in just 26:08. That’s the fastest time by any team that has ever competed in the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel. Birmingham Power Tour visitors also saw the first ever husband and wife team compete in the duel. Danny and Lisa Morson, of Team RHS^®, came in a close second and dedicated their performance to their 4-month-old twins.

Both exciting and informative, the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel has been a crowd favorite at past events. The contest was once again a big hit with spectators and participants alike during the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour.

For more information about the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel presented by Snap-on Tools or any COMP Cams^® product, call us at 1-800-999-0853, or visit us online at www.compcams.com.

2010 Hot Rod Power Tour participants will get a chance to show off their engine building skills in the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel

Due to popular demand, COMP Cams^® will be bringing the Engine Builder Duel back for the 2010 Power Tour. The contest, presented by Snap-On Tools, pits two teams against each other to see who can completely assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Armed with nothing but their own knowledge, contestants are pre-chosen, un-sponsored gearheads who will be given the appropriate parts and tools to complete the build but may not ask questions of anyone in the crowd or a COMP® employee. First place winners will each be rewarded with a $250 COMP Cams^® gift certificate while runner-up team members will receive a $125 gift certificate each.

The Engine Builder Duel will take place in three different cities during the Hot Rod Power Tour at 3:30 p.m. at the COMP Performance Group™ booth located next to the main stage:

• Bowling Green, Kentucky – Tuesday, June 8
• Chattanooga, Tennessee – Wednesday, June 9
• Birmingham, Alabama – Thursday, June 10

The COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel has been a crowd favorite at past events and appeals to all automotive enthusiasts. Entertaining and informative, the contest is sure to be a great time for spectators and participants alike. Stop by the COMP Cams^® trailer for a complete schedule of events and to see many of the new products offered by COMP Cams^® and other COMP Performance Group™ companies.

For more information about the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel presented by Snap-On Tools or any COMP Cams^® product, call us at 1-800-999-0853, or visit us online at www.compcams.com.