Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal

The Hidden Horsepower podcast goes live on location from the bustling Total Seal booth at the 2025 PRI Trade Show, bringing you an exclusive insider's view straight from the heart of the performance racing industry.
Join host Joe Castello and Total Seal's own Keith Jones as they sit down with renowned industry veteran and engine builder Keith Simmons.

With decades of experience building championship-winning engines
—including his time shaping powerplants for NASCAR legends like Jeff Gordon
—Keith Simmons delivers candid, no-holds-barred insights on the current state of the racing world.

In this special on-the-floor episode, Keith shares his expert perspective on:
The evolving challenges and opportunities facing today's racers
What engine builders and competitors truly need to stay competitive
The cutting-edge technology and innovation on display at Total Seal, from advanced piston ring designs to solutions that unlock that elusive hidden horsepower

Recorded amid the energy of the PRI Show floor, this conversation captures the pulse of the industry—real talk from a true insider about trends, tech, and the future of high-performance engines.
Whether you're an engine builder, racer, or hardcore enthusiast, don't miss this boots-on-the-ground discussion from the Total Seal booth at PRI 2025. Tune in for technology, tips, and unfiltered perspectives that help you find every last bit of power.

Hosted by Joe Castello and Keith Jones.
Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal—where the pros reveal what really makes engines win.

Charlie Fisher joins Keith and Joe at the Total Seal booth at PRI 2025. Charlie tells some stories from his legendary career. With innovations from drag racing to sprint cars there is no shortage. Ultimately, ring seal and how to tune the SB2 take center stage. A couple of Jim Head stories from the NHRA world, and an innovation from Indy Car and Bobby Rahal make this a must listen interview with Charlie.

The Hidden Horsepower podcast goes on location from the bustling PRI 2025 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis, recording live from the Total Seal booth! Join host Joe Castello and Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings as they welcome special guest Bob Teague of Teague Custom Marine—a legendary name in high-performance marine engines and offshore racing. As the founder of Teague Custom Marine and throttleman for the championship-winning Teague Offshore Racing team (#77), Bob brings decades of expertise from building record-setting powerplants to dominating the ultra-competitive world of offshore powerboat racing. In this engaging conversation, Bob shares his hard-earned secrets to success in two high-stakes arenas:
Hiring top talent in a demanding industry where precision and reliability are everything.

Thriving in the fiercely competitive realm of offshore racing, where engineering innovation, team dynamics, and on-water execution separate the winners from the rest.

Whether you're an engine builder, racer, or marine enthusiast, this episode delivers insider insights, real-world stories, and practical wisdom straight from the show floor at PRI. Don't miss this live booth capture packed with horsepower and know-how! Tune in to Hidden Horsepower for technology, tips, and unfiltered talk from the heart of motorsports and performance marine.

Adam Wik stops by the Total Seal booth at PRI for a conversation with Keith Jones and Joe Castello. Adam gives the details of what it takes to make horsepower in the Baja. Wik will also reveal his upcoming NHRA Competition Eliminator program. Ring seal, hard work, and plans for 2026 are all revealed in this interview from the PRI Trade show.

In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, host Joe Castello is joined by Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings for an unforgettable conversation with legendary engine builder and racer Scott Shafiroff. Scott opens up about his lifetime dedication to racing—from his early days in Pro Stock competition to building one of the most respected names in crate and custom racing engines at Shafiroff Racing. The discussion covers decades of innovation, lessons learned on and off the track, the evolution of engine performance, and what it takes to stay ahead in the ultra-competitive world of drag racing and high-horsepower builds. Whether you're an engine enthusiast, a racer, or just love the stories behind the machines, this candid, experience-packed episode is a must-listen/watch. Scott's insights from a career spanning multiple eras of the sport make this one of the most compelling conversations we've had on Hidden Horsepower. Tune in now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform!