Chevette From Hell: Watch This Wild, Wheelstanding Little Monster Attack New England Dragway
Jul 11, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Chevette From Hell: Watch This Wild, Wheelstanding Little Monster Attack New England Dragway
New England Dragway was in the national spotlight a few days ago as the NHRA contested the New England Nationals at the facility, the 13th stop on the organization’s 24-race tour. The good news...
Race Report: The Big Dog At Piedmont Dragway Was An Absolute Battle, Here’s How It Went Down
Jul 11, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Race Report: The Big Dog At Piedmont Dragway Was An Absolute Battle, Here’s How It Went Down
(By Greg Burrow) – In the recent edition of DRAG ILLUSTRATED, Josh Hachat did an excellent job describing the fastest growing class in our sport, Top Sportsman. The Piedmont Dragway version of...
New Parts: COMP Cams® Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Sets for GM LS Applications
Jul 11, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on New Parts: COMP Cams® Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Sets for GM LS Applications
If you are building a hardcore LS engine, this is the last timing set you will ever need. Why? Well for starters it is built to be hammered, thrashed, run, revved, and beat up on the race track. It...
Watch The Incredible New DeTomaso P72 Cruise, Scream, and Carve Corners At Goodwood!
Jul 11, 2019Brian Lohnes1
It is one thing to see a new hyper-car as it is unveiled, sitting majestically among the throngs of people and media but it is wholly another to hear one run and drive, especially with some full...
At Least It’s Cheap: This 1985 Nissan Truck Is One Of eBay’s More Odd Items For Sale At The Moment
Jul 11, 2019Brian Lohnes3
So here’s a good story. My 12-year old is home for summer vacation from school and like a good dad, I got annoyed at looking at his mopey rump just lounging around the house. I have employed...
Awesome: Watch The VW ID.R and The McLaren F1 Runs Up Goodwood Side By Side 20 Years Apart
Jul 10, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Awesome: Watch The VW ID.R and The McLaren F1 Runs Up Goodwood Side By Side 20 Years Apart
Automotive technology advances. From window cranks to propulsion systems, things are constantly being touched, tweaked, and changed by engineers. The rise of the electric car has been accelerating in...
NHRA Insider Podcast: The Raw Truth On TV, Pro Stock, and 2019’s Most Dominating Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer
Jul 10, 2019Brian Lohnes1
I decided to take a turn toward the controversial on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The guests are Jason Line and Andrew Hines. The opening monologue centers around the inside baseball of...
The Friendliest Thrash: An LS-Swapping A Mustang In A Drag Strip Pit Area For The Best Possible Reason You Could Imagine
Jul 10, 2019Brian Lohnes2
(By Jon Bunger) – You’re probably asking yourself- if not screaming it at your screen right now- why a group of strangers would attempt an LS swap on a ‘67 Mustang in the pits of a...
Event Photo Gallery: Star City Motor Madness 2019 Was The Best One Yet! Killer Images
Jul 10, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Event Photo Gallery: Star City Motor Madness 2019 Was The Best One Yet! Killer Images
(Words and photos by Benoit Pigeon) – Star City Motor Madness is a yearly event in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia. Since first started over 15 years ago, this fund raiser for the...
Southeast Gassers Action From Piedmont Dragway! Killer Cars, Wheelies, Period Correct Action!
Jul 10, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Southeast Gassers Action From Piedmont Dragway! Killer Cars, Wheelies, Period Correct Action!
(Photos by David Whealon) – There are few drag racing series on Earth that can hold a candle to the action and fun that the Southeast Gassers Association bring to whatever track they show up...
2019 ALS Cruising For A Cure Gallery: Fantastic Fords From The Formidable Festival Of Fun
Jul 10, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on 2019 ALS Cruising For A Cure Gallery: Fantastic Fords From The Formidable Festival Of Fun
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – Hang on to something. This article is not Chevy-heavy either. Yeah I know…crazy talk. This group of images has Fords, Pontiacs, Mercurys, and some...
Hot Rod Power Tour 2019 Gallery: More Images From The Road With A Sea Of Awesome Cars!
Jul 10, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Hot Rod Power Tour 2019 Gallery: More Images From The Road With A Sea Of Awesome Cars!
(Photos by Mike Brooks) – We’re still piling photos at you from the 2019 Hot Rod Power Tour and we will for days. Why? Because this is one of the biggest, coolest, and most important hot...
Unhinged: When You Learn It’s Time To Cut Your Losses
Jul 10, 2019Bryan McTaggart7
“This car has been the most abusive relationship I’ve ever been in.” I used those words to describe the 1983 Imperial that currently sitting in front of the garage at BangShift...
Gambler Luxury: Taking A Derelict Jaguar And Prepping It For The Gambler 500!
Jul 10, 2019Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Gambler Luxury: Taking A Derelict Jaguar And Prepping It For The Gambler 500!
I always liked the Jaguar XJS. The shape of the car was appropriate for the era yet didn’t look completely rooted in British stereotypes. It could be a mild-mannered six-cylinder two-door...