BTE Racing

04/08/2026

Spring and the racing season have arrived in Mississippi. Our current lead time on new torque converter and transmission builds is roughly three to four working days. We have a number of updates to existing products already rolling out in addition to some new ones. Four special bolt together torque converters will be awarded during this year's BTE World Footbrake Challenge . More details will follow soon here. If you are in need of a new Powerglide housing - reach out to our wholesalers for your shopping needs - we are ready to assist.

03/09/2026

Thunderstorms have knocked out the local power grid. We don't have any estimates from the utility company on restoration. Email us at [email protected] for immediate assistance.

01/28/2026

The lingering effects of the recent ice storm require us to remain closed a little longer, but we hope to have limited operations going on the 29th.

Please - for at least the time it takes to read this - pull for our team members and neighbors in the local community that remain without power and water services, face scarcity of gas and food, and may be stranded at home without safe roads for travelling to remedy these needs.

I have routed phone calls to my home until we return - I may not be able to offer full services, but I can field tech and general questions in the meantime. 1-800-626-1828

Thank You,

Brandon Barrentine
President

01/26/2026

We will be closed today, Monday the 26th. Roads remain dangerous in our area and many of our team members are still without electricity. We will return to operations when conditions have improved.

12/18/2025

YEAR END UPDATE:

Firstly - thank you to everyone that supported BTE in 2025 - we finished strong this year thanks to your support - and our holiday sale was the best to date. We are wrapping up those final orders on gears and a few transmission builds - everyone still waiting will have parts in hands in the first two weeks of January.

We are closing today for our annual inventory audit, and we will have a couple of days before we arrive at Christmas break. Our team will return just after the new year. If you are with family, working to support them, on a project in the shop, or just working on yourself - may it be a great time for you.

2026 looks to be exciting for drag racing - new race events, new track openings, and also old favorites returning. We are ending some chapters on a few things in 2026, but also opening some new books as well. Look for more updates here just after the first of the year.

From us all in Mississippi - Merry Christmas and thank you for welcoming us to be part of your team.

Brandon Barrentine
President
BTE

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12/04/2025

Congratulations to this up and coming racer and now champ, Zack Pearce - from Gulfport, MS!

Gulfport's great youth programs have created a whole new generation of tough racers - we will continue to watch your racing with great interest - Revel in this time, Zack! 🎉

🏆Introducing the 2025 Busch Light Wednesday Night King of the Mountain Track Champion. 🏆

Zack Pearce- Gulfport, MS.

Zack WINs….
▪️$1,000 Cash
▪️BTE Transmission Case
▪️$100 Auto Zone Gift Card
▪️2026 Busch Light Wednesday Night Gold Card.

Total Value- Over $2,500.00!!!!!!

11/24/2025

To the hundreds that have already saved thousands on a new transmission or those that have received their new custom built torque converter - thank you! This has been our best holiday sale yet.

All BTE products will be discounted by 20% until the end of the day, Monday, December 1, when ordered at www.bteracing.com, via phone at 1-800-626-1828, or through one of our good standing BTE suppliers.

If you are looking for a custom torque converter or transmission, the following is our spec form - fill this out now and we can make a recommendation and quote quickly! https://www.bteracing.com/application-form

11/19/2025

With just under two weeks left in our annual 20% off sale, there is still time to save a ridiculous amount of money on our complete TH400 transmissions and Mississippi-made component parts.

https://www.bteracing.com/products/BTE412500

The TH400 has become the transmission of choice for many racers making above 1000 HP and well beyond. BTE's unique two piece direct drums, shafts, billet valve bodies, and bell housings are used by the best TH400 builders across the world because of our history of quality, performance, and affordability.

https://www.bteracing.com/category/th400components

BTE's racing specialists can spec a build based on your vehicle's details - check out our spec form here - https://www.bteracing.com/application-form

Contact us today and save for your 2026 racing build!

BTE's TH400 transmission with transbrake is a durable and high performance three speed transmission for all racing types.

11/12/2025

During our 20% off sale this month - you won't find a better deal than on our Top Sportsman Powerglide - save over $1000 on our premier transmission line. Built on decades of experience and track testing, the BTE Top Sportsman has become the standard for a racing Powerglide transmission should feature:

- 100% new construction - no OEM parts!

- 9310 steel gears and Vasco shafts made here in Mississippi 🦾

- Options for multiple bell housing types

- Complete dyno testing on all units before shipment to ensure proper operation.

Learn more about our Top Sportsman in the link below or message us for a quote.

BTE's Top Sportsman powerglide transmission is the best choice for durability and performance. This powerglide transmission is designed for high horsepower applications in vehicles that require the standard length output shaft. This transmission is recommended for all applications making up to 2400....

11/07/2025

The strongest thing at the drag strip isn't a steel axle or aerospace material found in one of our transmissions - it is the bond of families and friends forged each weekend in the staging lanes (and those week nights in the garage getting ready.)

The three generation Dillman racing dynasty is one of our favorite examples of this bond. Greg and his daughter Layla, along with constant support from wife and mom Dana, are not only some of the toughest competitors in the Indianapolis region - they are some of the kindest people we've ever met.

Drag racers and their support teams are special - the track championships and big checks that line the walls of the trailers are just a small reminder of what was important - time together.

It is our duty at BTE Racing to provide you with the support, service, and reliable racing products that will make that next weekend at the races great. Thank you to the Dillman family and every other racing family that depend on BTE Racing to make those memories that will always be remembered!

What does family at the race track mean to you? Post in the comments.

11/05/2025

The momentum continues to build for our popular and winning 8" drag racing torque converter - dubbed the "86 Series". In 2025, hundreds of racers across the world have found new success by switching to our new design.

What makes it great?

1. All new construction based on the proven Opel design with upgraded blade structure. Our stampings are +20% thicker than OEM and other aftermarket versions.

2. Our rigid front cover, impeller plate insert, steel stators, and full furnace brazing makes this converter extremely durable and consistent by maintaining its proper form under high loads.

3. Available as a bolt together, the racer has the option to open the unit for self diagnostics. Chasing an inconsistency? Don't miss another weekend by sending a converter back for service if the problem isn't completely identified.

4. BTE has decades of experience in configuring and building drag race torque converters - and we consider our specialty to be the 8" type for sportsman drag racers. We are experts in helping improve your performance and consistency.

Save 20% this month - https://tinyurl.com/BTE388600slba

Also, we can set them up so you can do huge, bumper rubbing wheel stands in front of your racing friends before landing in the winner's circle. See below: we will be posting some of our favorite wheel stands in the comments, but post yours too! (Don't let Lucas hog the spotlight)