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Event Gallery: Somernights Cruise, September 2014: If It’s Fall, They Don’t Know It Yet

Only the calendar believed that it really was Fall in Kentucky, and only a tree or two  had changed color as the town of Somerset geared up for the September Cruise-In. The scenery couldn’t...

This 1927 Ford Model T Racer Is An Amazingly Preserved Piece Of Racing History – Barn Find Perfection That Wears The Past With Pride

Fresh off a weekend of land speed competition wit the ECTA that showcased everything from the latest engine technology in the world today to steam power that reminiscent of what the world would have...

Remember The Sand Dragging Paddle Tire Fox Mustang? Turns Out That Thing Is An Asphalt Killer As Well!

Last December we ran some video of a Fox-bodied Mustang down in Puerto Rico running at the sand drags with huge paddle tires under it. The car really made some steam and looked like something out of...

Action Gallery and Race Report: ECTA September 2014 – Steam Motorcycles, NASCAR Legends, Big Speeds and Big Fun!

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – Oh my….what an event!!!  Records seemed to be falling like raindrops on this nearly-perfect fall day.  We showed up a bit late after working a couple...

Drag Week Uncensored Part 5: What It’s Really Like To Drive A 6 Second S10 Cross Country!

Normally we’d be starting a new day of Drag Week from the hotel near the racetrack. Such was NOT the case when we started day three of Drag Week 2014. While it had been the norm so far for us...

Another One Bites The Dust-Porsche 918 Goes Up In Flames In Toronto

In the continuing trend of supercar baptism by fire, Porsche has become the latest vetted supercar. This particular 918, the vaunted hybrid-supercar that produces 887 horsepower by using two plug-in...

Kelderman Air Ride Lift Kits Are Now Available For 2014 Rear Coil Dodge Ram Trucks

For years Dodge Ram trucks have come with a coil sprung front suspension on 4-wheel drive models, and in 2014 Dodge designed a similar suspension system for the rear of their 2500 series, 3/4 ton,...

Crash And Burn: Rob Collard Goes Rolling At Silverstone During British Touring Car Championship Race

During the second British Touring Car Championship race at Silverstone, Rob Collard’s WSR-prepped BMW 125i M Sport was clipped by Jack Clarke’s Ford Focus, sending the BMW into a series...

Chadmouth: WTF Commercials Edition. Dodge’s New Charger Commercials Rule. But What Was Lincoln Thinking?

While I normally use the fast forward button on my DVR whenever possible, I do enjoy certain commercials for their entertainment value or because they are for something I care about. Such is the case...

Dodge Challenger Hellcat VIN#0001 Nets $825,000 At Barrett-Jackson For Charity

In a move that now seems to be par for the course, Dodge auctioned Challenger Hellcat serial number 0001 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada through Barrett-Jackson for charity....

Lambos, Muscle Cars, Panteras, and More From Cars and Coffee Cruise In Dallas

(Words and Photos by Kaleb Kelley) The first Saturday of every month at the crack of dawn, automotive enthusiasts of all kings converge at one place; Cars and Coffee. Classic BMW in Plano hosts this...

Optima’s Search For The Ultimate Street Car Is On TV Tonight! And Join Us In Pittsburgh Next Weekend.

If you haven’t been watching Optima’s Search For The Ultimate Street Car on MavTV, you have been missing out. It’s not too late to catch episodes on MavTV, in fact the race in St....

Big Air Challenge Video From The SCORE Desert Challenge Is Right Here! Watch Trucks Fly!

This weekend’s SCORE Desert Challenge in Imperial California is THE place to be if you want to see the best in desert off road racing. But, if you couldn’t be there Thursday night for the...

Unhinged: The Random Encounters You Never Expect

Early yesterday morning, just as the sun was starting to appear, I drug my half-asleep carcass from bed, dressed, made myself appear slightly human, made sure my camera was ready, and took off toward...