{"id":91454,"date":"2024-02-01T20:18:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T20:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/united-engine-machine-returns-as-the-official-piston-of-the-mid-west-drag-racing-series\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T20:18:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T20:18:21","slug":"united-engine-machine-returns-as-the-official-piston-of-the-mid-west-drag-racing-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/united-engine-machine-returns-as-the-official-piston-of-the-mid-west-drag-racing-series\/","title":{"rendered":"United Engine &amp; Machine Returns as the Official Piston of the Mid-West Drag Racing Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As one of the oldest continuously operating piston manufacturers in the world, United Engine &amp; Machine (UEM Pistons) is returning to the Summit Racing Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&amp;A Service as the official piston sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, UEM Pistons celebrated its 100th year in the piston manufacturing business. Its mission, \u201cPowering Engines with a Legacy of Innovation,\u201d underscores the company\u2019s commitment to family values and continuous technological advancement. Founded by Deuta Sulprizio in 1922, an Italian immigrant and racer, the company is now under the leadership of fourth-generation president Christopher Sulprizio.<\/p>\n<p>Haney welcomed UEM Pistons back to the MWDRS series, highlighting the significance of introducing new sponsors to the series and the sport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 2022, we were thrilled to welcome a new marketing partner, especially one with the rich history that UEM Pistons boasts,\u201d Haney said. \u201cMore importantly, it\u2019s encouraging to see Chris and UEM place their trust in the Mid-West Series and in drag racing overall to help expand their business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince joining the series, our custom piston lineup has expanded significantly,\u201d said Daniel Schierholt, Engineering Manager at UEM. \u201cWe\u2019ve experienced a 35-40% growth over the last three seasons. We\u2019re not just excited to be part of the series but also to join the MWDRS family with our pistons powering many MWDRS cars! We extend our gratitude to MWDRS, our internal team at UEM, and our sales\/tech road warrior Steve Valdez. We\u2019re looking forward to many more years ahead!\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In light of this growth, Sulprizio has ambitious plans for 2024. \u201cWe have something under the hood that will revolutionize the custom piston drag race components market. I believe it will be beneficial for both UEM and our racing community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>UEM President Christopher Sulprizio highlighted that UEM manufactures pistons for nearly every racing application in the Mid-West Series and boasts a significant presence in the diesel market, providing pistons for big rigs, toy haulers, pickups, and most agricultural engines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to have UEM and their ICON Forged Pistons brand as the class title sponsor for Top Dragster,\u201d said MWDRS Event Director Ellen Eschenbacher. \u201cICON pistons are designed for performance and racing. Their customer service is exceptional as well. At many MWDRS races, a company expert is available on-site to address questions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uempistons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"uempistons.com\" rel=\"noopener\">uempistons.com<\/a> or on Facebook at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uempistons\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">United Engine &amp; Machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/united-engine-machine-returns-as-the-official-piston-of-the-mid-west-drag-racing-series\/\">United Engine &amp; Machine Returns as the Official Piston of the Mid-West Drag Racing Series<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/\">Drag Illustrated | Drag Racing News, Opinion, Interviews, Photos, Videos and More<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As one of the oldest continuously operating piston manufacturers in the world, United Engine &amp; Machine (UEM Pistons) is returning to the Summit Racing Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&amp;A Service as the official piston sponsor. In 2022, UEM Pistons celebrated its 100th year in the piston manufacturing business. 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