Dirt Track Engine Builders

Performance Driven. Track Proven.

We're here to give you the edge you need to bring out your inner champion. Precision engineered for the speed you need.

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The KRE Difference

Sprint Car

360s only

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Limited Modified

IMCA Limited Mods

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Modified

USRA Modifieds

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Dyno Service

Testing & tuning

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KRE engine detail

Precision in Everything We Do

The blue markings on the heads of the bolts indicate that the bolts have been torqued and checked. It is this kind of attention to detail that Kannady Racing Engines applies to all work performed.

The Sunnen VGS-20 is a state of the art seat and guide machine. We are able to perform a 5-angle valve job in a single operation. We also utilize Rottler centerless valve grinding equipment to machine all valves.

The equipment used to craft your precision engineered motor is the exact same as the equipment used to build NASCAR engines.

Dyno Service

Proven on the Dyno Before the Track

Kannady Racing Engines offers dyno service. A dyno session lets your engine be run and measured under load in the shop instead of finding out at the track.

Bring your own engine or have it run as part of a KRE build. Tell us what you need and Kannady will follow up to schedule and quote your session.

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KRE engine in the shop

Victory Lane

KRE Powered Cars

Rick Murray's Limited Modified
Rick Murray's Limited Modified
Todd Evans ASCS 360
Todd Evans ASCS 360
Charlie Brown's 360 — with Silas and owners Margaret & Derald Kannady, 4/30/05
Charlie Brown's 360 — with Silas and owners Margaret & Derald Kannady, 4/30/05
Wendall Bolden's USRA Modified
Wendall Bolden's USRA Modified
Chaz Exum's USRA Modified
Chaz Exum's USRA Modified
Dustin Gates — Houston “The Grand” 2014 Winner, 2015 Runner-Up
Dustin Gates — Houston “The Grand” 2014 Winner, 2015 Runner-Up
Donald Nicholson's Non-Wing 305 — 2015 Elite Series Champion, driven by Dustin Gates
Donald Nicholson's Non-Wing 305 — 2015 Elite Series Champion, driven by Dustin Gates

The only sprint car to win a Devil's Bowl track championship with a Ford engine.

Kannady Racing Engines

About KRE

We build high performance engines for dirt track racing. We specialize in Sprint Car engines. We have clients that race in all classes including factory stocks, limited modifieds, modifieds, late models, and of course... sprint cars! We attend races weekly to stay current on all the latest trends and help our clients do their best.

We don't just SELL engines. We sell an experience: dedicated after sales service. We genuinely care that YOU, the client, have THE BEST engine buying experience. Simply put, we aim to exceed client expectations.

Special thanks to J.B. Cook, Motor Mike, Rick Sisk and Dennis Wells. These men have played a huge role in cultivating the knowledge, passion, precision, and dedication that goes into EVERY engine that we build.

Order Your Engine / Book Dyno

Every KRE engine is built for the track you race. Tell us about your car, your track and your rules. Every build is custom—Kannady will follow up with a quote.

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What Racers Say

“If you want a powerful & reliable motor that has the parts in it that you gave the motor builder - you can't go wrong with Kannady Racing Engines. Honest, Nice & Knowledgeable - that's Derald Kannady.”Rick Murray
“Kannady Racing Engines helps me out. I like the way Derald does things, and he's a nice guy too! From what everyone tells me I am very lucky to get his help.”Donald Nicholson
“Kannady Racing Engines. You won't find a better engine builder around.”Carl Johnson

Get Your Edge

Tell us what you race and we'll talk about what we can build for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

kannadyracing@gmail.com

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