Event Overview
The Engine Performance Expo returns for 2025!
Returning for a fifth season, the Engine Performance Expo is a unique event providing hands-on education, live demonstrations, and Q&A sessions with the Performance Engine industry’s leading manufacturers, suppliers and engine builders.
This year’s event will be held live at Rottler Manufacturing’s global headquarters in Kent, Washington alongside Rottler’s annual Open House celebration. Numerous industry guests will be on hand for demos and tech seminars, and the Rottler-sponsored NHRA Pro-Stock and Funny cars will be on display!
Attendance at this event is limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot!
Event Details
Dates:
July 16-18, 2025
Location:
Rottler Manufacturing, LLC
8029 S 200th St
Kent, Washington 98032 USA
Event Contact:
Heather, Rottler Marketing
e: RottlerMarketing@rottlermfg.com
Registration
To register and reserve your spot at the Engine Performance Expo Live event, please complete the form below. Event updates will be sent to you via email as they become available. Space is limited, so register early!
Register using the form below
Travel & Lodging Information
This event is conveniently located at Rottler’s headquarters and factory just 10 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Make sure to book your accommodations early as they do tend to sell out!
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Airport Code: SEA
Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
Approx. 10 minutes from Rottler Manufacturing
Address: 3056 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
Use Corporate Code: 3354037
(Ensures you get the Rottler Rate)
Website: Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
Tel: +1 206-734-4500
Email: SEAAR_GM@hilton.com
Four Points Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Approx. 15 minutes from Rottler Manufacturing
Address: 22406 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Website: Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Tel: +1 253-642-0100
Event Schedule
Location: Rottler Manufacturing HQ – 8029 S 200th St, Kent, WA 98032
Wednesday – July 16, 2025
Networking Event / Open Doors
Join us at Rottler for Food and Beverages plus a special visit from our partners in the performance racing industry. KB Racing, Total Seal, TWR and others will be present with their Pro-Stock and Funny Cars in the Rottler parking lot in the afternoon, Food and Drinks will be provided into the evening. Please Join us for a full day of networking and fun celebrating the industry to kick off the event!
Thursday – July 17, 2025
Technical Semimars
Join us at Rottler for a Full Day packed with technical presentations from industry leaders. Seminars Begin at 9 and will occur in 2-hour blocks. This is your opportunity too learn about new products and practices and ask industry experts any questions!
| Time | Seminar | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00am | Opening Welcome | Ryan Thompson, Andy Rottler |
| 9:00 – 10am | Measuring Surface Finish | Mark Malburg – Digital Metrology |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Piston Rings and Performance | Keith Jones – Total Seal |
| 11:00 – 12:00pm | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:00 – 2:00pm | Porting Practices and Theory | Darin Morgan – BES Racing |
| 2:00 – 3:00pm | Balancing and Parasitic Loss | Randy Neal – CWT Industries |
| 3:00 – 4:00pm | Honing for Horsepower | Ed Kiebler & Scott Rowe – Rottler Manufacturing |
Friday – July 18, 2025
Machine Demonstrations and Live Running
Join us at Rottler Manufacturing for a day of technology demonstrations and hands on learning with our product experts. Learn about Setups, Programming, and Operations and get opportunities to run brand new Rottler equipment yourself! Better than a Trade-Show!!
8:00AM – 2:00PM – Live on Machine Demonstrations:
- EM79 – Cam Tunnel Boring and Clearance Interpolation
- H85AXY – CNC Automated V8 Lifter Bore Honing
- F10XS – Small Block Chevy Bore, O-Ring, Decking, Offset Boring for Hone Clearance
- S86A – Exotic Materials Surfacing, CGI and Bi-Metal Applications
- EM69HP – Ford Coyote Digitizing, Porting, Chambers
- SG9MTS – 5-Angle Valve Job on DART LSNEXT