The dog days of summer are in full swing, which means heat-related car battery issues become far more common. Don’t let the hot temps wreak havoc on your battery. Our experts offer precautionary steps you can take to prevent common issues that arise when your battery experiences too much heat exposure. Read more below. What are some common car battery issues that occur if they get too...

Over the last thirteen years, Chris Forsberg has attended every round of Formula DRIFT. That dedication and perseverance is why he’s consistently named one of the best in the sport. Forsberg’s drift career began at 16. Since then, he’s achieved nearly-unrivaled success, becoming the first driver to win Formula DRIFT Champion and Triple Crown Champion in the same year, and the first three-time Formula DRIFT Champion. Since...

When Don Dingman goes out on the water, he relies on the best battery to power his way through a day of fishing. ODYSSEY® Marine batteries allow him to troll for days on one charge. It also gives him twice the power than most conventional batteries. When asked why ODYSSEY® batteries, Don said: “I make my living taking kids and families on the water. ODYSSEY® batteries...

French native Simon Pagenaud grew up working in his family’s supermarket. After attending business school, he left his ventures as a grocer to pursue his dreams of racing. In 2002, he began competing in the French Formula Renault and Formula Renault Eurocup series. Four years later, he came to America to continue his racing career. Pagenaud made the leap to the Champ Car Atlantic Series and American Le...

ODYSSEY® batteries out power the competition with unique design advantages that offer longer battery life, faster recharging and reliable performance. There are a lot of different options for consumers to consider when selecting the battery that’s right for them including the battery’s construction – Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM), Wet Cell or Gel Cell batteries. Our expert weighs in: What is the difference between: Wet Cell: Wet cell...

Riku Tahko was just 16 years old when he took his first lap in a rallycar. As the son of a professional rallycar driver, Riku grew up around the sport but also had a passion for snowboarding from a young age. It wasn’t until his dad retired that Riku’s career interests shifted from the slopes to the racetrack. With the help of his father, several...

Spring is here, which means we can (hopefully) say goodbye to frigid temperatures and snow. Along with the new season comes the need for some spring battery maintenance. Whether your battery has been in use all winter long, or you’re just taking it out of hibernation, our experts have some friendly advice on how to properly care for your ODYSSEY® battery: In-Use: Are there any special procedures...

Camburg Engineering has set itself apart from the competition in the off-road industry by doing things their own way. They don’t follow trends - they create them in their 10,000 square foot shop. Jason Campbell and Jerry Zaiden, the faces behind it all, started Camburg Engineering in 1997 after immersing themselves in everything off-road from going to races to taking classes and picking up fabrication jobs....

In 2015, Joey Logano made history at the Daytona 500, becoming the youngest driver to ever capture the checkered flag in “The Great American Race.” Since then, he has continued his success on the track, racking up 17 wins. As an official partner of Team Penske, EnerSys® is proud to help power Joey Logano as he gears up for another big run at Daytona in a...

There is nothing quite like the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that takes place every year at the 3.2 million square foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The event delivers four days of pure automotive heaven, allowing exhibitors and attendees the chance to check out some of the most advanced vehicles and parts on the planet, while also meeting a few industry celebrities. EnerSys marked...

Greg Adler was born into the family business. His father was the original pioneer at the helm of 4 Wheel Parts, a business dedicated to supplying customers with equipment for all their off-road and 4x4 needs. His time in the shop at a young age surrounded him with all things automotive, which influenced his future in two ways. Not only did he become the President...

You could say racing runs in the Deegan family. Hailie Deegan, the 15-year-old daughter of FMX legend Brian Deegan, followed in her father’s footsteps by venturing into the racing world. She may not have her license yet, but that hasn’t stopped her from tearing up the track. Hailie has already achieved so much since getting behind the wheel at just eight years old and with...

Have you ever wondered how ODYSSEY® batteries are made or how each design feature sets these batteries apart from the conventional battery? Our engineering expert Ken weighs in on the importance of each design feature. ODYSSEY® batteries are made of 99.99% pure lead – not lead alloy. The plates within are also thin and flat. How does this compare in regards to other, spiral-wound batteries? Because spiral-wound batteries are...

Tanner Foust was pursuing a career in pre-med after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Colorado. However, he veered off course from his original plan. Tanner took a job working in a garage during college, essentially trading seat time in racecars for mechanic work. It was because of this that Tanner seriously looked into how he could turn his childhood passion...

Choosing a battery for your vehicle can be difficult. EnerSys®, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, produces more than 30 types of ODYSSEY batteries. Some are geared more toward the every day driver, while others are built for the off-roading, weekend warriors. Our expert Ken weighs in on the difference between ODYSSEY Extreme Series™ and...