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Company uses technology for racing - 8.2.07

With the loss of thousands of jobs in its traditional industries, Southside Virginia is searching for new ways to revive its economy. One company in Henry County is using the latest technology make innovations in a field that's been around for a 100 years. WVTF's Fred Echols visited Arrington Engines and has this report. Listen.

Part of the engineering section at Arrington Engines...

Part of the engineering section at Arrington Engines...

A racing engine inside a test cell...

A racing engine inside a test cell...

Joey Arrington tried being a race driver but found he was better at developing enigines.

Joey Arrington tried being a race driver but found he was better at developing engines.

Technician Chris Seidle prepares to monitor an engine test.

Technician Chris Seidle prepares to monitor an engine test.

Danny Belcher prepares an engine for testing.

Danny Belcher prepares an engine for testing.

(Photos by: Fred Echols, WVTF News)