Stay current with the racing industry’s leading steering products

Sweet Manufacturing is dedicated to delivering the steering products that our customers need to gain a competitive advantage. Because of this, we’re continually performing research in an attempt to perfect them. Whether you’re interested in reading about our history in the racing industry or you’re aiming to learn more about how we manufacture, market, and test our products, you’ll find a wealth of information in the articles below.

Photo of a Sweet Manufacturing quick-release steering wheel in a race car.

Types of Quick Release Steering Wheels

At a Glance: Quick release steering wheels are specialized racing components that allow drivers to rapidly remove and attach steering wheels using a hub-based locking mechanism. They come in various types, including 3-bolt, 6-bolt, and hex-drive systems, each offering different benefits for racing applications.   Quick release steering wheels allow race car drivers to have…

Read more
Randy Sweet driving a Sweet Manufacturing sponsored sprint race car at Kalamazoo Speedway in 2013.

Sprint Car Racing Safety

Sprint Car Racing: Safety with Sweet In sprint car racing extreme speeds, tight tracks, and intense competition push both drivers and machines to their limits, meaning safety is absolutely paramount. These miniature but mighty cars are designed for performance, but the very characteristics that make them so fast–explosive acceleration, responsive handling, and minimal weight–also make…

Read more
Close-up of a rack and pinion steering mechanism.

Parts of the Steering Column

Table of Contents Core Components and Their Functions Performance and Maintenance Steering Columns for Racing Find Racing Steering Columns at Sweet Manufacturing   At a Glance: A steering column is an essential component that connects your steering wheel to the steering mechanism, transferring your directional inputs to the wheels. The main components include the steering…

Read more
A race car driver stands in front of a race car parked in a garage.

Guide to Racing Steering System Components

Table of Contents Core Steering System Components Performance Optimization and Tuning Maintenance and Inspection Protocol Find the Right Racing Steering Components with Sweet Manufacturing   At a Glance: A racing steering system consists of five critical components: the steering box/rack and pinion, power steering pump, steering shaft, tie rods, and steering wheel quick release. These…

Read more
A blue race car drives down a dirt track.

What is Sprint Car Racing and What Do Drivers Need to Know?

Table of Contents The Anatomy of a Sprint Car Types of Sprint Cars & Classification Track Types & Characteristics Sprint Car Safety & Techniques Find Sprint Car Components with Sweet Manufacturing   The Short Answer: Sprint car racing is a high-powered form of dirt or pavement track auto racing featuring purpose-built race cars often with…

Read more

How Often to Change Power Steering Fluid

Table of Contents Understanding Power Steering Systems Power Steering Fluid Maintenance Factors That Might Affect Power Steering Maintenance Needs Signs Your Power Steering Fluid Needs to Be Changed Racing Vehicle Considerations for Power Steering Trust Sweet Manufacturing for Your Racing Power Steering Needs   The Short Answer: Power steering fluid should be changed every 30,000-50,000…

Read more
A standard power steering pump from Sweet Manufacturing.

Buy a Power Steering Pump for Improved Performance in 2025

With build season upon us and racing just around the corner it’s time to think about a vital part of your power steering system: The Power Steering Pump. The pump drives the power steering system, and not all are created equal. The demand required from the power steering pump depends on the vehicle. It also…

Read more
A stock car racing steering wheel from Sweet Manufacturing.

Sweet Manufacturing for Sprint Car Racing

Sprint car racing is a high-octane sport where every fraction of a second counts. So, to stay ahead of the competition, you need the highest quality steering components. Sweet Manufacturing, Inc. has been the leader in Sprint car steering for over 15 years. What Do We Offer? Sprint Car Steering Gear We started with a…

Read more
Aerial top view of a "S" curve set of turns on a race kart track for auto racing.

Race on a Budget this Summer with Sweet Manufacturing

Sweet Manufacturing offers a great way to race on a budget through our scratch and dent / rebuilt parts inventory. With temperatures rising and summer fast approaching, our team will help you find what you need fast. We provide professionally remanufactured and rebuilt parts as well as slightly blemished and NOS racing parts for any…

Read more
A race car in the middle of a turn on a dirt race track.

What are the Benefits of Power Steering?

If you have ever wondered why steering a car can be so easy when they are relatively heavy, you have the benefits of power steering to thank. Given the invention of the first automobiles happened in the late 1800’s, power steering systems have a similarly long history, with some of the first examples being made…

Read more