Articles
Over the last 20 years Tracy Martin has written hundreds of articles for numerous magazines in power sports, automotive and aircraft genres. The slide show below highlights some of the magazines that he has contributed to. Tracy currently writes feature articles for Motor Age, Aviation Aftermarket Defense, Contact! and Turbo Diesel Register magazines.
Motor Age Magazine
How Brake Pad Friction Affects ADAS
A vehicle’s braking system uses software that controls ADAS, stability control and emergency braking systems. Installing low quality brake pads, with a low coefficient of friction can cause problems.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
There are many reasons to install an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at your shop, even if you don't currently perform a lot of work on EVs.
All-Electric Pickups Go Mainstream
In September of 2021 the Rivian R1T beat out Ford’s F-150 Lighting as the first all-electric truck for sale in the U.S. The Lighting will be available in Spring of 2022 and other brands of electric pickups will follow.
Turbocharger Maintenance and Diagnosis
Current and next-generation gasoline and diesel engines utilize turbo technology to: 1) meet global emission requirements, 2) reduce powertrain weight, and 3) provide power equal to, or better than larger engines.
Aviation Aftermarket
Defense and Contact! Magazines
AAD 2023-24 News Briefs
Summaries of recent developments in the military aircraft industry for 2023 and 2024. Read more>>>
F-15EX New/Old Fighter
It has been U.S. Air Force policy since 2004 not to purchase "new-old" fighters. Despite this, the Air Force has requested eight new F-15 Eagle fighters now designated the F-15EX. Read more>>>
Predictive Aircraft Maintenance
Predictive maintenance has significant value, particularly when discussing military aircraft that must be kept mission-ready. Read more>>>
Canada and Its Air Force
The first use of air power in Japan was during the Russo-Japanese War of 1905, when the Imperial Japanese Army used hydrogen balloons for observation. In 1910. Read more>>>
Virtual Reality, the Future of Military Training
Acquiring advanced technology and hardware is key to modern-day missions, and training service personal is front-and-center in military budgets.
Turbo Diesel Register
Lighting Technology - Installing Aftermarket Lights
It’s disappointing for the owner of a new truck to go for their first drive at night only to find that the factory halogen headlights barely light up the road. From simple reflector lights to computer-controlled "smart" headlights this article discusses the latest lighting technology and installation of aftermarket lights. Read more>>>
Dodge RAM E-Torque, a "Mild" Hybrid
Reading a wiring diagram is similar to reading a road map that illustrates how to get from point "A" to point "B." However, instead of connecting Interstates, highways and roads, a wiring diagram shows major electrical systems, sub-systems and individual circuits all interconnected. Read more>>>
How to Read Wiring Diagrams
Reading a wiring diagram is similar to reading a road map that illustrates how to get from point “A” to point “B.” However, instead of connecting Interstates, highways and roads, a wiring diagram shows major electrical systems, sub-systems and individual circuits all inter-connected. Read more>>>
Diesel SCR Service
Operating principals of a diesel engine make the removal of NOx a challenge. Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology helps to remove NOx and has been used for decades in stationary diesel generator sets and marine vessels. Learn how SCR technology is applied to diesel-powered light trucks. Read more>>>