Vic "The Thrill" Hill on Hidden Horsepower from the Engine Performance Expo

Racer and Engine Builder, Vic "The Thrill" Hill shares how he got started in the racing and engine building trade. The owner of Vic Hill Racing Engines and Dirt Late Model driver shares some great stories from his long (and still going) career. For more great engine tech and stories, check out ‪@EnginePerformanceExpo‬, which returns LIVE on RUclips on January 13th & 14th, 2023.
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[@brucefrye8799]

I've been a victim hill fan since I was a kid. I grew up with the races and bulls gap track never missed a chance to go. I've had the pleasure of seeing some of the best in dirt racing come up of driving street stock to the big time racers like Jimmy Owens scoot bloomquist vic is the real deal

[@TotalSeal]

Vic is the racer’s racer!

[@wayneireland4802]

Lake your a breath of fresh air in the engine world.your knowledge is priceless.peace

[@TotalSeal]

Thanks

[@dondotterer24]

I understand Vic . My friend that is an engine builder . His customer had no feeling in his right foot. Not kidding.form an injury Built it around that with a smooth power curve. He won many championships in Ohio in modifies and stock cars

[@TotalSeal]

That’s a great story!

[@drcolster]

I suppose with motor sports, there needs to have some rules.. Cubic inch size, carby-1 or 2 max for eg,type of fuel..To try and provide a base ..

[@jimstewart8394]

bulls gap awesome place

[@TotalSeal]

Heck yeah

[@ruthparker3439]

Amend about the younger generation not wanting to put in time and effort and dedication to get where they want to be.Never know what you're going to learn watching these episodes.

[@TotalSeal]

Thanks. We try to get some nuggets of wisdom from these guys.

[@drcolster]

Yes, with all Trades, you don't make a lot of money as an Apprentice.. But it comes later..

[@TheCrewChief374]

The key word is driveability with regards to an engine that will assist in being competitive.
At least that is what I have heard from the top dirt drivers like a Kelly Shryock, Mark Noble, Wayne Brooks and many others over 35 years that I worked with over the years.
Along with engine builders such as Baker Racing Engines back in the day when he was building engines for Larry and Terry Phillips, Billy Frye and others.
Although I am 47 not 17 so I would need to get paid at this point. Especially with the resume I have worked hard on my part to assemble over 35 plus years.