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Jessica Trout: A Lubrication Consultant Shows What Really Improves Engine Life

 

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Horsepower isn’t only built with parts and talent, it’s protected by the choices you make between rebuilds. We’re joined by Jessica Trout of Schaefer Oil to talk about what happens when you treat lubricants like performance equipment instead of an afterthought, and why a “lubrication consultant” mindset beats a hard-sell pitch every time.
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Jessica shares how she grew into the business alongside her father, and why Schaefer’s made in the USA manufacturing story still matters to fleets, farms, and race teams who need consistent quality. We get practical about how real customers validate results using third-party oil analysis through WebScope, including extended drain intervals, reduced downtime, and even identifying when a problem is actually mechanical or OEM-related rather than “bad oil.”
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Then we head to the dirt. Sprint car racing becomes the stress test for everything, from selecting the right racing oil for alcohol-burning engines to learning directly from engine builders who see the bearings, seals, rings, and wear patterns up close. Jessica explains how those builder insights and on-track proof can shape better recommendations for everyone, including industrial equipment owners who just want longer life and fewer failures. We also touch on driveline gear oil and grease field testing, plus how Schaefer works with American Lube Equipment for pumps and lubrication hardware.
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If you want smarter maintenance, stronger reliability, and a clearer way to choose the right lubricant for your application, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a racing friend or a shop owner, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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Air horns, a packed arena, and a mom who never thought she’d wear a swimsuit on stage, then did it anyway. We’re joined by Caitlyn Vogel, a racer from Pennsylvania and a powerhouse in the women in motorsports community, to unpack what the Motorama pageant is actually like and why she keeps coming back for the friendships, the growth, and the chance to set an example for young drivers watching from the stands.
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Caitlyn shares how losing more than 100 pounds changed her health and her mindset, and how she used motorsports pageants to prove a bigger point at home: confidence is built by doing the scary thing. We talk through the judging rounds (including the closed interview, sportswear, and swimwear), the very real criticism pageants can attract, and what it means to represent racing with purpose instead of chasing attention.
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We also go deeper into what matters most to Caitlyn’s family: giving back. From Motorama fundraising for an autism school playground to launching her Fearless and Fuel brand with a goal to sponsor youth racers, her focus stays on opportunity, sportsmanship, and life lessons beyond winning. And you’ll hear about Lizzie's Snuggles for Clefts, the family’s effort to support cleft lip and palate families with care packages and ongoing advocacy, all rooted in the same racing community that showed up for them first.
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Stay safe and keep racing,
Melinda Russell​
Founder, Women’s Motorsports Network​
www.womensmotorsportsnetwork.com​

 

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Want to Buy a PRI Show Booth This Year? Start Here

PRI launched a new customer management system to better serve customers year-round. Those who have yet to secure a booth for the 2026 PRI Show must complete this important step prior to submitting an ESRA. 
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PRI Revs Engine on New Era of Motorsports Advocacy, Adds Two Strategic Roles

The organization is increasing its capacity to advocate for the racing industry by creating two motorsports-specific roles within its government affairs team. 
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Safer at Speed: Designing Safer Race Cars

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When Time Flies: America's Racing Museums

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