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...

At just eighteen years old, RJ Walker is the youngest person ever to compete in the Rip to Cabo – a seven-day, single-track dirt bike adventure down the Baja Peninsula. He participated riding alongside his father, Bob Walker. The Rip to Cabo highlights the rugged construction of ODYSSEY® batteries. The harsh effects inflicted on both bike and rider is a testament to the durability of...

Rutledge Wood is a true Georgian who grew up immersed in all things automotive. To this day, his career has followed suit. Rut began his career at SPEED TV, breaking onto the scene as a NASCAR correspondent. In 2015, he joined NBC Sports as a specialty motorsports reporter and NASCAR analyst. His work for NBC has extended beyond cars, as Rut helped cover the 2016 Kentucky Derby...

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to car care – how and when do you change the battery? Ken, an engineer at EnerSys, shares his expertise. Equipment Needed: Safety glasses Rubber or latex gloves Wrenches Sockets with extensions and driver Baking soda Brush Water Rust proof spray paint When do I need to replace my car battery? Traditional flooded batteries – when...

Brian Deegan broke into the racing scene at the age of 17 when he changed motocross history. In 1997 at the LA Coliseum, Deegan was about to cross the finish line in first place. At that moment, he threw his bike (still in motion) and clinched the win. This now iconic move became known as “ghost riding” and began what is now Freestyle Motocross. His...

FORT WORTH, Texas (May 18, 2016) – The co-stars of the popular American motoring television series Top Gear – Rutledge Wood, Tanner Foust and Adam Ferrara – will be visiting Texas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, June 14, for a live airing of their show’s latest episode on the world’s largest TV known as “Big Hoss” to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter. The “Speedy, Beardy & The...

A 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe emblazoned with the American flag, detailed with the seven core Army values and the faces of three servicemen killed in action. It’s known as the National Guard’s Fallen Heroes G35 and was created by National Guardsman Nicholas Ashby. The build came as a need to find closure. Ashby was a demolitions guy by trade – part of 12 Bravo: the designation...

Someone who knew nothing about off-roading – or Jeeps for that matter – took a chance. That chance? Buying a 2013 Jeep® JK Wrangler with her savings. She’d always dreamed of owning one, so she went for it. What was once an ordinary Jeep® has turned into a hit with off-road and custom build enthusiasts, not to mention its owner. Nicholas Ashby and his team at Rockstar Performance Garage...

ODYSSEY® batteries is a proud sponsor of Brad Keselowski as he looks to gear up for another great season behind the wheel for Team Penske. He is the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and 2010 NASCAR XFINITY Series Champion and has been an integral part of securing three consecutive XFINITY Series Owners’ Championship titles. We took a lap around the track with Brad Keselowski as...