The Short Track Specialists – Dirt or Asphalt
At Baker Engineering, continuous engine development means that you get the best engine possible customized to your rules, driving style and budget. Dirt and Asphalt circle track teams around the country rely on Baker Engineered Racing Engines. From ultra lightweight combinations to compression ARCA engines to decked-out short decks, BEI delivers all the horsepower and reliability you need.
Give us your track specs, your horsepower requirements, and your budget and we’ll design an engine combination that will power you through the season, race after race. Chevy, Ford or Mopar … small block or big block - complete engines, freshens or machine work - we have the winning combination.
Dirt or asphalt, Baker engines find their way to circle tracks all over the country, in series like CRA, ARCA, Main Event, Great Lakes Late Model Series, Super Late Models, Modifieds and Super Stocks.
Better yet, you can count on Baker Engineering for fast, accurate engine quotes and a commitment to keep you on the track all season long. Mid-season freshens, or after crash rebuilds are handled as top priority during racing season. We know the season is short, so our staff makes every effort to turn around your job in a week or less, so you won’t miss a single race!
To put Baker on your team, call (616) 837-8975.
Contingency Program
Baker Engineering Rewards our Winners! Every time you capture the checkered flag, you earn $$! Simply send in a photo (mail or email) of your race car in the Winners Circle, with a Baker Engineered Racing Engines sticker displayed somewhere on the race car, and we will issue you shop credit at Baker Engineering. Win your Points Championship, and we'll give you even more. The credit can be used toward engine services next time you need it. This applies to all classes.
No matter where you race or what you race, when you win a feature, let us know!
NATIONWIDE / CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
$2500 per win/$10,000 points championship
CRA SUPER SERIES
$500 per win/$2,000 points championship
LATE MODEL Dirt /Asphalt
$250 per win / $600 points championship
SUPERSTOCK/LTD LATE
MODEL Dirt/Asphalt
$100 per win / $400 points championship
MODIFIED Dirt/Asphalt
$50 per win / $300 points championship
SPORTSMAN/STREET STOCK Dirt/Asphalt
$25 per win / $
200 points championship
To claim contingency winnings:
- Submit proof of win
- Include photograph of the car
- Car must feature Baker decal
- Nationwide, Craftsman Truck Series, Iceman, Hooters Pro Cup, CRA Super Series, Late Model, Modified, Sportsman and Superstock levels must have complete engine by Baker.
- Street Stock requires only major machining be completed by Baker.
- Winnings paid as “credit” at Baker Engineering
Join the many other winning teams with a Baker Engineered Racing Engine!
2011 Winners Circle
The Michigan racing season kicked off with several Baker powered favorites ady taking checkered flags! Terry Senneker, Dave Lake, Tom Thomas, Rich Neiser, Jesse Baker and Brandon Hermiller all posted wins at various dirt and asphalt tracks within the first two weekends.
Terry VanHaitsma took his first checkered flag of the season at Berlin Raceway on July 2. VanHaitsma led three Baker powered late models to the top three spots on the star-spangled July night, with Steve Needles taking second, andTerry Senneker in third.
Rich Neiser continues to dominate the Dirt Tracks with a win a Thunderbird on July 9. Richie has already posted several wins at his home track, Winston Speedway this season.
2010 Highlights:
CRA SUPER SERIES CHAMPION:
Johnny VanDoorn and Kaos Motorsports
Johnny VanDoorn and the Kaos Motorsports crew cinched their second consecutive CRA Super Series Championship on Sunday, October 17, at Winchester Speedway. This is the first time in the history of CRA that a team has won back-to-back championships! VanDoorn needed only to start Sunday's race to win the championship title, but he never let up. In true Champion form, VanDoorn turned in the fastest qualifying lap time of 15.177 seconds to take the pole for the 39th Annual Winchester 400, and led more than 100 laps. He finished second to Chase Elliot in the grueling race.
In addition to 3 CRA Series race victories this season, VanDoorn was fast qualifier at 3 events, led 330 laps, and completed a whopping 99.8% of all laps!
Very special congratulations to Johnny, Jimmy, Butch and the entire Kaos Motorsports crew from the crew at Baker Engineering!
COLUMBUS MOTOR SPEEDWAY:
Steve Needles #1, Johnny VanDoorn #2, Donnie Hill #3
It was a big day for the Baker powered teams at the Main Event XXIII Race at Columbus Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 26. Steve Needles led the pack to victory lane, closely followed by Johnny VanDoorn, and Donnie Hill. Thanks for the great show!
WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY:
Johnny VanDoorn
Johnny VanDoorn wrestled Scott Hantz for a thrilling win in the 100 lap race at Winchester Speedway on Labor Day. VanDoorn continues to lead the CRA Super Series points. Congratulations to the Kaos Motorsports crew!
KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY:
Tom Thomas
Victory for Tom Thomas! Finally Tom's bad luck streak is behind him as he took the win Saturday night in the 100 lap Outlaw Super Late Model feature at Kalamazoo Speedway. Congratulations Tom and crew! Great to see you back in the winners circle.
BERLIN RACEWAY:
Mike Skinner
NASCAR driver Mike Skinner drove the #97 Modified through a pack of tough competitors to take the 50-lap feature win at Berlin Raceway on August 28. Congratulations to Mike, and the Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital crew for another outstanding performance!
WINSTON MOTOR SPEEDWAY and THUNDERBIRD RACEWAY:
Rich Neiser
An action packed weekend for Richie Neiser and his crew paid off with back-to-back wins at two Muskegon area dirt tracks! Neiser found victory lane at Winston Motor Speedway on August 27, and followed it up with a win a Thunderbird Raceway on August 28. Contgratulations on a great weekend!
KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY:
Terry Senneker
Another win for the TA Gentry Supply team at Kalamazoo Speedway! Terry Senneker returned to Kalamazoo Speedway on August 28 for the first time since his scary crash during the practice session for the Kalamazoo Klash and won the 50-lap Outlaw Super Late Model feature.
BERLIN RACEWAY:
Dave Lake
Battling for a tight points race in the Super Stock division at Berlin Raceway, #55 Dave Lake was both the Fast Qualifier and the Feature winner on August 28. Congratulations to Dave and his crew!
TRACK RECORD + GLOLM FEATURE WIN AT KALAMAZOO:
Terry Senneker
Terry Senneker Jr. topped the all time mark at Kalamazoo Speedway with a time of 11.908, followed by the second TA Gentry team car driven by Steve Needles posting an 11.928, which also beat the previous track record. Senneker went on to win the Great Lakes Outlaw Late Model Series 75 lap event, besting a star-studded line up on a hot July night. Congratulations to Terry and the entire TA Gentry team!
NORTH vs. SOUTH SHOOTOUT 100 at OWOSSOW SPEEDWAY:
Johhny VanDoorn
On Saturday, July 17, Johnny VanDoorn, the 2009 CRA Super Series Champion, drove the Port City Race Cars House Car to victory lane in the North vs. South Shootout 100 besting a strong 22-car field of Outlaw Super Late Models including several Owosso Speedway favorites.
USA MODIFIED WIN AT BERLIN:
Mike Bursley
The Racing Awareness Modified, supporting the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital foundation, posted another feature win in front of a capacity crowd at Berlin Raceway on Saturday, July 3. The new Modified is driven by Mike Bursley, and has been a top contender in every race this season! All the money raised throughout the year by this special Modified will be donated to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation at the end of the season. Baker Engineering is proud to be part of the Racing Awareness team making this possible.
UMP LATE MODEL WIN AT WINSTON:
Rich Neiser
Rich Neiser, driving #87, took the checkered flag in the UMP Late Models at Winston over the 4th of July weekend. The former Winston Speedway Season Champion has also won at Thunderbird Raceway and Mount Pleasant this season. Congratulations Richie!
ALLSTAR SHOOTOUT WIN AT KALAMAZOO:
Terry Senneker
It was a star-spangled win forTerry Senneker as he battled his way into victory lane at the All Star Shootout 100 lap race at Kalamazoo Speedway on July 4. Congratulations to Terry and the TA Gentry Supply team!
NASCAR DRIVER WINS AT BERLIN:
AJ Allmendinger
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star AJ Allmendinger put on quite a show at Berlin Raceway as a guest driver of the Racing Awareness 97 Modified for a special mid-week show at the Berlin Raceway. AJ started the 50 lap Modified feature in the 7th position and quickly went to work steadily moving up through the field. On lap 30 he used a bold move to take the lead. In Victory Lane, AJ announced to the appreciative crowd that all of the winnings (this being the biggest purse of the year) would be donated to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation. In the end, Allmendinger signed hundreds of autographs and was enthusiastic about his trip to West Michigan. Thanks AJ for a great show and for supporting our cause!
TRACK RECORD AT ANGOLA:
Steve Needles
Congratulations to Steve Needles, #14, who set a new track record at Angola Speedway with a blazing time of 13:381 at the 3/8 mile oval track on June 10, 2010 during qualifying for the Stan Perry Memorial. TA Gentry Supply sponsored team mate Terry Senneker was second quick. Needles placed third in the 110 lap Late Model feature. Congratulations to Steve and the TA Gentry Supply team!
EAST vs. WEST SHOOTOUT AT DIXIE:
Terry Senneker
Terry Senneker collected the first win of the 2010 Dixie Cup Triple Crown Series for Outlaw Super Late Models on June 11 at Dixie Motor Speedway in Birch Run by winning the 2nd Annual East vs. West Shootout 100. Congratulations Terry!
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Check This Out!
The latest monster powered drag car featuring a Baker designed Twin Turbo LSX engine dyno'd at 2000Hp! West Michigan got it's first glimpse at the engine and the car at the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids, where the vehicle was part of The Racing Awareness booth (Racingawareness.com). Racing Awareness is a foundation in partnership with the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
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Engine Specs:
- 438 in LSX
- Twin 88 mm Garrett Turbos
- Trick Flow Heads
- GM Performance LSX Block
- Big Stuff 3 Engine Management
- BEI designed Turbo Cam
- Jessel Pro Series Rockers
- Pro/Cam Dry Sump Oil System
- e98 ethanol fuel
Car Specs:
- 63' Impalla Pro-Mod drag car
- BEI designed twin turbo 438ci LSX
- Pro/Cam fabricated fuel and oil tanks
Low 6’s at 220 mph for the ¼ mile?
Baker can build or rebuild your engine to get you down the track faster. Drag racers count on BEI to provide complete custom drag motors, or machine work and parts for the hands-on racer. From high horsepower dragsters to weekend specials, BEI has is redefining fast track. Give us your goals, your budget and your vehicle. BEI will power it up.
You’ll find Baker powered dragsters at a variety of tracks including US31 Dragway, Milan, Martin and more.
Machining, assembly and testing of drag race engines is performed in house at BEI. On-site chassis dyno testing gives customers a chance to test off-season.
Plus BEI has the staff and equipment to deliver quality engine in a short time. With engineers, machinists, assemblers and dyno technicians, Baker Engineering is prepared to meet your schedule demands for complete engines, freshens or machine work.
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2011 Camaro SS tuned to 452 rwhp with stock drive-ability. Upgraded with long tube headers, cold air intake and custom BEI camshaft with matching valve springs. |
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2006 Silverado on 35's w/ 20" wheels. stock 5.3l long block, single Bullseye power 468@ 19psi. 4l80e trans. Tuned to 681rwhp, 712rwtq. |
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Chris' 2003 Silverado SS BEI built boost ready long block, 8.5:1, 646rwhp / 646rwtq Officially the fastest SS in the country! |
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Nick's 2000 Silverado 6.0L, lQ-9, with MS3 cam. 237/242, 603/609 |
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Dave's 2005 GTO, custom single turbo system. 735 rwHp. |
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Baker Engineering offers performance marine engine services. From stock Mercury power upgrades to custom 1400 Hp blower engines for pleasure/poker run powerhouses, BEI can make it happen.
BEI offers complete custom engines, or can rebuild / repower existing engines. For other custom marine services like rigging, instrumentation and more (visit www.ckmotorsports.net for details).
Custom Engines
In-house design, performance machining, assembly and testing assures customers a reliable engine package no matter what the horsepower. Fast turnaround keeps you on the water.
Baker Engines powered SuperCat APBA World Kilo Record Holders two years in a row!
Rebuild / Repower / EFI Tuning
Superchargers. Electronic Fuel Injection. Custom Exhaust systems. Baker Engineering is your source for marine superchargers and fuel injection systems. BEI also tunes electronic EFI systems for improved drivability … improved idling, docking, etc.
Mercury Engine Upgrade Packages
MERC 415 EFI UPGRADE TO 500 Hp
From $4,900.00 per engine*
502 cu. in. featuring:
Cylinder Heads - Magnaflux, resurface, bead blast, port and polish, competition valve grind
Valves - New larger Ferrea stainless intake and exhaust valves installed
Valve Train - New Baker Engineering designed custom hydraulic roller cam with matching lifters, valve springs and retainers
Rocker Arms - New Crane rockers with high-tech with one piece pushrods
Intake Manifold - Port and polish
Other New Parts - ARP rocker studs and head bolts; Fel Pro performance head and intake gaskets, and a GM timing chain set
Assembly - Engine reassembled and ready for installation
Computer - Recalibrate
* assumes good short block to start
MERC 500 UPGRADE TO 625 Hp
From $13,400.00 per engine
540 cu.in featuring:
Block Work - Magnaflux, and rebore cylinders with torque plate and clearance for stroker crankshaft
Cylinder Heads - New Dart Pro I, resurface, CC, port and polish, competition valve grind
Intake Manifold - Port and polish
Rotating Assembly - Balanced
Valves - New Ferrea stainless steel intake and inconel exhaust valves
Crankshaft - New 4340 forged 4.250" stroker crankshaft
Valve Train - Baker Engineering designed custom hydraulic roller cam with matching lifters, valve springs and retainers
Connecting Rods - 4340 H Beam forged rods
Pistons - New JE forged pistons with wrist pins and ring set
Intake Manifold - Port and polish
Rocker Arms - New Comp Cams high-tech stainless steel rocker arms with one piece pushrods
Other new parts - Clevitte cam, main and rod bearings; spring cups by Comp Cams; ARP rocker studs; head bolts; Cloyes timing chain set; Melling high volume oil pump; Fel Pro performance gaskets; Mercury distributor cap and rotor; ARP head bolts; and more.
Throttle Body - New high flow with calibrated injection nozzles and fuel pressure regulator