2023 Media Kit DSPORTMAG.COM @dsportmagazine @dsport @dsport
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Smartphones and social media have turned everyone into a content producer with an audience. Unfortunately, this has resulted in an abundance of low quality content that reaches many that could care less. In fact, the glut of low-quality content being distributed steals time from both work and personal schedules. On the contrary, the demand for high-quality content is on the rise.
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DSPORT editorial is produced by experts that know how to educate, inform and entertain the audience. Complicated technologies are communicated to enthusiasts to allow them to be educated consumers. This is why the content produced by DSPORT and the Hard Media, Inc. staff is the primary resource for product purchasing decisions. Since different consumers prefer different content delivery methods, great content must be distributed across all platforms possible to reach the greatest audience.
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Just as there is no single tool that does it all, no single mode of advertising and marketing can effectively meet all of your company’s demands. Today, company needs include branding, market research, product education, product development, product evaluation, traditional advertising and new forms of customer service. When the integration and coordination of print, social, web and event campaigns are optimized, customer engagement, new sales and high levels of satisfaction are the result.
Hard Media, Inc. and its brands deliver comprehensive and effective campaigns across print, web, social and event properties within today’s high-tech enthusiast audience. As Hard Media, Inc. and its brands expand focus to include performance European makes and models, the audience reached will continue to expand.
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Tech Content
Our greatest strength is our knowledge. While our enthusiasm is second to none, we are also engineers, racers, fabricators, machinists and mechanics that love to educate. The foundation for the tech content lies in the print articles that get transformed into web articles for dsportmag.com. From there, this same content is converted into Instagram, Facebook and YouTube optimized content to reach audiences in the millions. Since our facility houses a complete machine shop, fabrication area, workshop, flow bench and chassis dyno, there really isn’t a product out there we cannot properly feature.
AAUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGYCONTINUESTOEVOLVE, weseefewerlargedisplacementengines,andmoresmall displacementturbochargedengines.Turbochargers allowedcarmanufacturerstomaximizeperformancewithout sacrificingfuelconsumption.For2019,alargenumberof automakersaredebutingtheirvehicleswithtwin-turbochargers underthehood.So,aretwoturbochargersbetterthanone?If not,thenwhyareOEMsusingtwin-turbosinsteadofsingleones? Beforeweanswerthesequestions,hereisabasicexplanationof howforced-inductionworks.
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THEWANKELROTARYENGINEISSIMILARTOALLOTHER enginesinthefactthat needsair,fuel,andsparktorun movingbutthat’saboutit.Inanattempttoreducetheamount parts,therotaryenginefeatureseccentricrotorsthatspin around centralsha Thisreplacesthetraditionalcranksha thatthemovestheconnectingrodsandthepistonsinthecylinders.As rotorspins thehousing, receivesair,compresses whilemixingitwithfuel,thensparkenterstheequationtocreatethe tocombustionprocess.Althoughtherotaryenginewasdesigned accordingly.bemorereliablethanallotherlayouts,theplansdidn’tgo Overheating,leaking,andoilburningissuesgavethis layout badreputation;however, stillholdsahugefanbasein theMazdaRX-7community.
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So,why manypeopleget wrong?Thebiggerthe enginedisplacement, higher torqueandpower output.This true.However,thestatement “there replacement displacement”statesthatdisplacement onlyway makepower,which incorrect. fact, althoughdisplacement threefactors engine performance, not importantone.Cylinder pressure,displacement,andenginespeed play role NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT Debunking Automotive Misconceptions One Myth at Time BassemGirgis Photos DSPORT MYTH BUSTERS DSPORT_201 201_004-023_Departments_v20BG.indd 11/7/18 determiningenginepower.While enginefansmayhavethoughtdisplacement mostimportantfactor power,increasingpressureandenginespeed realize more power.Whenmorehorsepower desired,increasingcylinderpressure gain most power,followed enginespeed, finallydisplacement.Whenadditionalpeaktorquegoal,alsoincreasingcylinderpressurewillyieldthemostgain,followed displacement. Engin P.D.R. P REssuRE = Dis lac Ent = RPm Wh n moRE ho EPoWER is DE RED incREasing cylinDER PREssuRE ill gain th most WER folloWED by ngin PEED an finally Dis lac m nt. Increas ng yl nderPressure There numerouswaysyoucanincreasecylinderpressure theengine.Cylinderpressure increasedwhen highermass cylinderarecombusted. easiest waythiscan accomplished throughforced-induction.Forcedinduction, name implies,forces highermass intotheengine. comes turbochargers superchargers.Whenadditionaloxygencan added chemicalmeans,combustion pressure also increased.Nitrousoxideserves chemicalforcedinduction alsoincreasecylinderpressure.While contains21%oxygen,NitrousOxidecontainsover 36%. addingNitrous thecylinder,fuel burnt higherrate. You also morecylinderpressure increasingtheengine’svolumetricefficiency. Volumetricefficiency(VE)represents ratio thevolume actuallyingestedinto theenginecompared displacement.Youcanimprove eliminating restrictive components thepath airflowinto engine. canalsoincrease VE optimizingthecylinderhead,inakemanifold,andcamshafts.Thisresults higher mass air cylinders. the increases,youincreasethemass thatgetsinto cylinders,andwiththeproperamount additionalfuel, translatesintoadditional horsepower. Reducingfrictionallosses alsoincreasecylinderpressure.Reducinginternalfriction decreaseswear,heat,andwastedpower.High-qualitylubricants(withfrictionmodifiers), reducingcontactareas(usingthinnerpistonrings),improvinggeometries(offsetcylinder boringandimprovingrodratios),andreducingsurfaceroughness(WPCtreatment)can reducefrictionloss,givingyou called“freepower.”Finally,improvingECUtuningcanadjustyourair/fuelmixtureandignitiontimingandrefinehow engineoperates maximizecylinderpressure. DSPORT_201 turbocharger uses exhaust gases spin turbine wheel, which then spins the compressor wheel using the attached shaft. This forces through intercooler cool down the air and into the engine’s cylinders. Volumetric efficiency represents the ratio volume air actually ingested into the engine compared its displacement. 201_004-023_Departments_v20BG.indd SecondDate:2019RC350F-SPORT BASEMSRP $50,790 WARRANTYB-to-B4-year/50,000 POWERTRAIN 6-year/70,000 GALLON17.4 20 ManufacturerOptions ExteriorColor:FlareYellow InteriorColor:BlackandYellowNuLuxe®withDarkGrayStreamlinetrimPrice Description $2,725.00 Navigation/MarkLevinsonPremiumAudioPackage $1,900.00 DynamicHandlingandRearSteering, VariableGearRatioSteering $1,160.00 PremiumTriple-BeamLEDHeadlamps $1,100.00 Outer-SlidingMoonroof $1,025.00 Destination $595.00 FlareYellow $390.00 TORSEN®LimitedSlipReaarDi erential 58 DSPORT_202 SPEC SHEET VEHICLE Year Make Model: 2019 350 SportRWD MSRP: $50,790.00 DrivelineLayout: Frontengine, wheeldrive VehicleWeight: 3,958 WeightBias(F/R): 54/46 Capacity: FuelEconomy: city/28highway/23combinedmpg Warranty: yr/50,000 basic, yr/70,000 powertrain ENGINE EngineDesign: 3.5-liter DOHC24VVVT-iWintakeandVVT-lexhaust EngineCode: 2GR-FKS Displacement(cc): 3,456cc Bore Stroke(mm): 94mm 83mm CompressionRatio: 11.8:1 PeakHorsepower RPM): 311 @6,600RPM PeakTorque(@RPM): lb-ft@4,800 Redline: 6,750RPM DeliverySystem: ElectronicFuelInjectionD-4SCHASSIS/DRIVELINE Suspension(Front): Independent,doublewishbone coilsprings,stabilizer Suspension(Rear): Independent,multilinkwithcoilsprings,stabilizer ShockAbsorbers: Gas-PressurizedShockAbsorbers Transmission: Eight-speedSportDirect-shiftautomaticAA81E TransmissionGearing(1-8): 4.596:1,2.724:1,1.863:1,1.464:1,1.231:1,1.231:1,1.000:1, 0.824:1,0.685:1,Reverse4.056:1 Drive: 3.133:1 Differential: TORSEN®limited-slip Wheels: 19” Split10-SpokeAlloyWheels Tires: 235/40R19(front) 265/35R19(rear)SummerTires Brakes: Four-wheelpower-assistedventilateddiscs, Steering: ElectronicPowerSteering(EPS)System, TurnsLock Lock Turningcircle,curb curb(ft.): 17.1’ Length Width Height(in): 185”,72.4”(80.6”withmirrors),54.7”(RWD) Wheelbase 107.5” INTERIORHeadroomfront/rear(in): 39“, Legroomfront/rear(in): 45.4”,27.3” SeatingCapacity: SteeringWheel: SPORT–badged,heated Instrumentation: LFAinspiredmotorizedcentraldigitaldisplay Audio/Video/Navigation: SpeakersAM/FM/In-DashCD/DVD Navigation(NL) Connectivity: Bluetooth USB,LexusEnformw/SafetyConnect EXTERIOR Lighting: Bi-LEDheadlamps LEDtaillamps,DaytimeRunningLights Aero: Integrated spoiler,rearbumperduct Exhaust: SPORTperformancedualexhaust MSRPRANGEActualpricessetbyretailerandmayvary. $50,790 $52,400 + -★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★ COMFORT ★★ UTILITY ★★★★ AFTERMARKETSUPPORT ★★★★ OVERALLVALUE THEUPSIDE MIGHTBEMISTAKEN EXCEPTIONALVALUE CHASSIS SUSPENSION THEDOWNSIDE MORESIX-SPEEDMANUAL POWERNEEDED 202_050-059_FD_2018Lexus_v14pl.indd 12/4/18
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Hard Media has expanded from just a print magazine into a marketing powerhouse. Print is still a leading medium for information one can believe, while web and social media allow instant message delivery. The combination of all mediums and the addition of popular real life events and tours makes DSPORT one of the most appealing packages in the market. Reach the masses while adding credibility to your brand.
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Print magazines with valuable content continue to have success within enthusiast industries. Technical and How-To articles enjoy long lasting attention from the consumer. Combined with visually stimulating layouts and the high quality paper, DSPORT has become a collector’s piece that every enthusiast must own. It is a timeless reference piece proudly displayed on the coffee table, book shelf, and private garage. Ad presence in the magazine not only boosts brand value, it ensures a lasting presence and credibility within the industry that cannot be attained through today’s digital offerings.
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POWER LEVEL FUEL SYSTEM POWER CAPACITY DSPORT_206 Piston Engine An internal combustion piston engine consists block, crank, rods, pistons, heads, valves, camshafts, intake system, exhaust system, and ignition system. They all work together convert chemical energy into mechanical energy that allows your car to move. Inside the block, crankshaft connected to number of connecting rods (depending on how many cylinders your engine has), and the rods are attached the same number pistons. the pistons move up and down, they rotate the crankshaft using the connecting rods. Starting with the piston top dead center (the first step the four-stroke cycle), the intake valves open while the exhaust valves are closed (opening and closing controlled by the camshaft, which synchronized the crankshaft using belt chain). the crankshaft continues rotate, pulls the piston down sucking air into the cylinders. the time the piston reaches the bottom, the cylinder now filled with air and fuel. The piston then starts moving upwards during the compression stroke. During this stroke, the intake and exhaust valves are closed. The upward movement of the piston compresses the air and fuel mixture, which mixes the air and fuel molecules they’re pushed closer together. This process creates mixture optimized for combustion. Once the piston near top dead center again, the spark plug fires trigger the combustion in the cylinder. The power stroke creates controlled combustion triggered by the spark. The combustion pushes the piston down the cylinder. The pressure generated the combustion the driving power that propels the wheels on your car. As the piston makes way toward bottom dead center, the exhaust camshaft lobe starts open the exhaust valve preparing for the final stroke in four-stroke cycle. The pressure genera ed by he combus ion is he driving power ha propels he wheels on your car. ENGINE TECH the cylinder starts going up again, the exhaust valves open all the way. This allows the exhaust gases escape from the cylinders make way for the next four-stroke cycle once again. The exhaust gases exit through the exhaust manifold, through the catalytic converter, and out through the exhaust pipe and muffler. By the time the piston back at top dead center, the exhaust valve almost closed and the intake valve is starting open. Then the process repeats. rotary vs piston intaKE stroKE nition stroKE C MBUstion stroKE EXH Ust stroKE To complete full four-stroke process, the piston has make two complete passes the cylinder. 206_024_039_ET Rotary vs Piston V12BG.indd 26 3/27/19 12:27 PM PLUS:AnsweringDSPORTTopInstagramQuestions DSPORTmag.com CivicSiTest Tune MostPowerfulStockBlockEVO SEMACoverage TheTechCivicSiTest Tune Intake,Intercooler, TalkisCheap D’GARAGETrackBattleOctane Knock Correct Stock-ishEVO HighestStockBlockPower Mission Built RaceVTEC TheCars 2019SEMAShow ShowCoverage More TheScene HardTime K20A-PoweredAcuraIntegraBuilttoRace #clubdsport CLUBDSPORT.COM + 2020 DSPORTmag.com BONUS:2020DSPORT CALENDAR 214_001_COVERV04BG.indd 12/5/19 DSPORT_203 43
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2023CALENDAR DSPORTmag.com importdrag.com Studio: DSPORT STUDIO / Photographer: Michael Ferrara Makeup: Valerie JC / valc@iconimage.net Hairstylist: Cindy Zamora DSPORT Magazine A Publication of HARD MEDIA, Inc. 11251 Young River Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Cici @cicioffici.al / ciciofficial.com | Natalie Duong @msnatalieduong | Nicole Leigh @thenicoleleigh | Anri Rogers @anrirogers | Debbie Sath @debbiesath | Akira Win @akirawinnn file_v32Miki.indd2023_Working 1 11/22/22 11:18PM 2023 FINAL CALENDAR_v01Miki.indd 1 2023 CALENDAR DSPORTMagazine PublicationofHARDMEDIA,Inc. 11215YoungRiverAvenue, FountainValley,CA92708 Cici@cicioffici.al ciciofficial.com NatalieDuong@msnatalieduong NicoleLeigh@thenicoleleigh AnriRogers@anrirogers DebbieSath@debbiesath AkiraWin@akirawinnn 2023_Working file_v33Miki.indd 11/23/22 1:15 AM 2023FINALCALENDAR_v02Miki.indd 32 11/23/22 1:27AM The QRT-C is an all-carbon fiber version of the QRT-R. The QRT-C is the lightest “large” size carbon fiber seat on the market. The QRT-C weighs 9.5lbs (shell only) and 12lbs (with padding and cover). It is constructed with “Pre-Preg” aerospace grade carbon fiber, also known as Dry Carbon. The QRT-C was specifically designed for large driver and it fits up to 36” waist driver comfortably. The QRT-C is unique because it was designed to fit a larger driver but has excellent fitment into smaller cockpits The QRT-C requires the special QRT Side mounts (#600QRT) which allows the seat to be racked back for a comfortable seating position. The QRT-C is FIA approved. www.sparcousa.com IG - @sparcousa CAR: DSPORT IS 600+ MODEL: Anri Rogers SPARCO QRT-C FEBRUARY2023 S M T W T F S 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2023_Working file_v32Miki.indd 11/22/22 11:18 PM Calendar
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HONDA SHIFT KNOB Thisshiftknobfeaturesa420gCNCmachinedbrasscoreforadded weightandadelrinshellfordurability,excellentappearance,and temperaturemanagement. Thiswillfit10x1.5threadpitch. boombaracing.com 630.694.0404
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BOOMBA RACING BRONCO SHORT THROW SHIFTER Thisshortshiftleverisbuiltforperformancewithoutcompromising comfort.There-engineeredleverreducesshifttravelby17%,giving you shorterandmorecrispshiftingexperienceasyourowthrough thegears. boombaracing.com 630.694.0404
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MK8 GTI BLOW-OFF VALVE ADAPTOR Wheninstalled,Boomba’sBOVadapterallowstheunusedcharge airtoventtoatmosphere(VTA)givingoffthefamiliar,distinctsound allturboownersknowandlove!Notuningisrequiredtorunthis product. boombaracing.com 630.694.0404
2015-2021 WRX BYPASS VALVE Featuringabrasspistondesign,BoombaRacing’sBPVhasbeen testedtoholdup75psi.Againofupto15hpand9ft/lbsoftorque overstockwasachievedjustfrominstallingBoomba’sBPV! boombaracing.com | 630.694.0404
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HYUNDAI/KIA REAR MOTOR MOUNT BoombaRacing’s
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Ready to walk a few miles? Its best to show up well rested because you’re going to need your energy. The SEMA Show is marathon, not sprint. Be prepared to put on some miles. As you explore the latest and greatest aftermarket products, mixed with the coolest car builds of the year, be sure to have comfortable shoes. And lastly, don’t forget to stay hydrated. Enjoy the show.
What’s New from the World of Aftermarket Products WALKING THROUGH THE SEMA SHOW CAN BE OVERWHELMING. With over one million square feet to cover, you can often find yourself nowhere near where you want to be. To save your feet, we’ve compiled a list of the top new products and where they’re located at the 2022 SEMA Show. If you are a Buyer or Guest, be sure to use this guide to check out the hottest aftermarket products this year. BE SURE TO FOLLOW DSPORT’S YOUTUBE CHANNLE TO GET DSPORT LIVE PRODUCT SHOWCASES FOLLOWING THE SHOW. DSPORT_252 19 2022 SEMA NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE RESTYLING & CAR CARE ACCESSORIES WEST HALL EXPANSION RACING & PERFORMANCE COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH GLOBAL TIRE EXPO POWERSPORTS & UTILITY VEHICLES MOBILE ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY HOT ROD ALLEY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WHEELS & ACCESSORIES TRUCKS, SUVS & OFF-ROAD BUSINESS SERVICES RESTORATION MARKETPLACE CENTRAL HALL EXPANSION
ARTEC PERFORMANCE K-SERIES SIDEWINDER MANIFOLD AND DUMP Thiscompactinvestmentcast,stainlesssteelexhaustmanifold anddumpisperfectforK-swaps.TheV-bandflangesareprecision machinedforaperfectsealandsuperiorpositiveretention. Warrantedagainstmanufacturerdefects.Turbonotincluded. artecperformance.com sales@artecperformance.com Part No. HONDAK-SW-VBAND-EX & HONDAK-SW-DUMP MSRP: $1,320.00 MSRP: DUMP TBD ARTEC PERFORMANCE Part No. 1JZ-VVTI-VBAND-HM MSRP: $1562.00 1JZ-GTE VVTI V-BAND HIGH MOUNT MANIFOLD TheArtec1JZVVTimanifoldcomeswithaV-bandflangeanda single44/45/46mmWastegateintake.Thismanifoldissuitablefor allstandardrotation50-55mmIDV-bandflangedturbosincluding GarrettG25/30/35andPTE5858throughto6870. artecperformance.com sales@artecperformance.com Part No. 2JZ-GTE-70MM-VBAND-EX MSRP: $1720.00 2JZ-GTE 70MM V-BAND MANIFOLD The70mmV-bandflangeismachineddirectlyintothe347Stainless Steelmanifold.DesignedtoaccommodatetheGarrettG40G42and G45alongwithPrecisionTurbo6870through8685range.Compact designallowseasyfitmentonJZA80Supra. artecperformance.com sales@artecperformance.com ARTEC PERFORMANCE BOOMBA RACING ELANTRA N THROTTLE BODY/INTAKE SPACER KIT Getthemostpoweroutofyourengine!BoombaRacing’skitisdyno proventoimprovethrottleresponseandbuildboostearlier!Achieve upto15hpand20ft/lbsoftorquegainsinmid-range. boombaracing.com 630.694.0404 MSRP: $301.00 BOOMBA RACING 2015-22 WRX TRANSMISSION ADAPTOR PLATE Reducesshifterthrowby30%orby50%whenusedincombination withBoombaRacing’sshortthrowshiftlever.Theincreasedweight of1,340grams(from750gstock)aidsinshiftingmomentumand improvespositiveengagement.boombaracing.com 630.694.0404 MSRP: $125.00 BOOMBA RACING MSRP: $256.00 VELOSTER/ELANTRA N BLOW-OFF VALVE BoombaRacing’sBOVisabolt-onreplacementforthestock unit,ourBOVfeaturesabrasspistondesignandhasbeentested tobeleakfreeupto100PSI!NotuningrequiredtorunthisBOV. boombaracing.com 630.694.0404 BOOMBA RACING TUNDRA STAGE 1 CATCH CAN KIT MakesuretocatchalloftheblowbyinyourTundra!Boomba Racing’sTundraCCKitincludestwocatchcanswithmounting bracketsthat
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BOOSTANE FUELS HIGH OCTANE RACE FUELS FromtheLeadersinOctaneEngineering,BOOSTanehasreleased itsveryownlineofracefuels,designedspecificallytoaugment itsindustryleadingoctaneboosters,andservethoseoutthere thatneedevenmore! Fulllineofhigh-octaneracefuelsforany application. boostane.com 855.GETS.110 Part No. BSTRACEFUEL MSRP: $66.00 – $122.00 Central Hall Booth # 20034 FLUIDAMPR 97-13 CORVETTE 04-07 CTS-V / 08-09 G8 Engineperformanceupgradesincreaseharmfulcrankshafttorsional vibrations.InstallaFluidamprviscousdampertoreducewearon themainbearingsandtiminggear,achievemoreaccuratevalvetrain operationandlowertheriskofcrankfailure. fluidampr.com 716.592.1000 Part No. 740121 MSRP: $543.00 Make sure to check out the fountain show at the Venetian hotel on the strip. Every 30min. between 3pm and 8pm and every 15min. from 8pm until midnight.
The Shootout
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS & ACTIVATIONS and EVENT PROGRAM
ADVERTISING PLACEMENTS
Do you want to reach one of the most die-hard communities in the import performance world? Look no further than the IDRC’s “The Shootout.” This annual event is produced every August in Ohio. Every DSM and EVO enthusiast from across the land makes the trek to this event to join one of the largest turnouts of GT-Rs in the country. For 2023, DSPORT is planning to build and deliver a number of its own project cars to the event. Sponsor the event or at least get in the event program.
9/15/2023-9/17/2023
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SUMMIT
The Shootout Sponsorship
Event Title Sponsorship $50,000
Presented By Sponsorship $25,000
Max Effort/Autocross Sponsorship $25,000
Class Sponsorships $5,000
Contingency Sponsorships $1,500
Booth Space Starting from $900 for 10x20 (3 days)
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