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Would You Rather? Which Would You Take, The Late-Model Screamer Or The Street Machine With A Blower?

The entire point of the game of “Would You Rather?” is to force the player into a decision where no matter the choice, the discarded option might have presented itself better. Normally...

ACED: AutoCross Every Day! On Board A Nova For The Goodguys Charlotte Autocross

The Goodguys Autocross series is a riot, and a chance for just about anyone to get behind the wheel of their hot rod and come out and try their hand at America’s most popular motorsport. Fast...

Show Coverage: The AACA Fall Hershey Meet – Tons Of Incredible Cars From Across The Ages

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – Lest you think that our man Joe Grippo is just some knuckle dragging drag strip dweller. No way, baby! Grippo is a full on gearhead that loves all different kinds of...

US-60 Drag Strip Nostalgia Day: One More Look At Hot Cars In The Pits

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – When we arrived another photographer (‘Meatball’ Mark Portman) had the nostalgia cars arranged on the finish line for a photo op and was snapping...

Goodguys Coverage: Photos From The 22nd Annual Southeastern Nationals

(Photos by Bob Chiluk) – Our man Bob Chiluk recently beat a hasty escape from the mean streets of Chicago and escaped to the warmer confines of North Carolina to attend the Goodguys...

Diesel, Dirt, and Torque: Watch These Caterpillars Move 300,000lbs Of Dirt At A Swipe!

(Words by Greg Rourke) – Let’s say you need to move some dirt. You could get a spade shovel and wheelbarrow and spend the day sweating your ass off and end up looking like you...

2015 Bayou Round Up Coverage: Louisiana Was Rockin’ With All These Great Hot Rods

(Photos by Charles Wickam) – Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, The Kontinentals drop the first ever Bayou Round Up on the world and it is a smashing success. The streets of...

This Square Eyed Jeep Has A Compound Turbocharged 4BT Cummins And Clean Looks

Hey look, we recognize that Jeeps with square headlights are not exactly the ones that people claw each others’ eyes out for but the reality is that they made a perfect place for a project...

Syracuse Nationals 2015 Coverage: Images From The Lens of Brian Ackley

(Photos by Brian Ackley) – I owe Brian Ackley an apology. The dude shot all kinds of awesome stuff at the 2015 Syracuse Nationals and I lost it on my imaginary massive internet desk for a...

Video: A Look Back Into the Glory Days Of Oswego Dragway In The 1970s – Sweet Cars!

(By Greg Rourke) – Oswego Drag Raceway is part of the way I am the way I am. In 1972 I was 13, and we moved from Maryland to Illinois. I wasn’t happy about it, but Dad found we were not...

Great Memory: Watch Ned Jarrett Call His Son Dale Winning The 1993 Daytona 500

It is funny how things happen. Since my birthday is in the middle of February it always falls either the week before or the week after the Daytona 500. Due to this fact, I watch the race every year....

I Don’t Think You Could Build This Car For This Money: A Pro Touring Big Block 1972 Nova

If you already have a 1972 Nova, which I do, and it was already painted nice and all that then yes you could probably create this car for less than the $27,500 asking price. It’s got Detroit...

RideTech Debuts Street Grip Suspension Systems At SEMA – Bolt On Systems Designed To Improve Handling, Ride, Fun Level!

We’re always after people to drive their stuff and rack up as many miles as possible on the highways and byways of this country. The gang at RideTech is the same way. Their stuff has always...

F.A.S.T. Racing With Excellent Commentary! Check Out These Overachieving Resto-Awesome Rides And The Two Guys That Love Them!

Factory Appearing, Stock Tire racing is awesome. Take restoration-quality muscle cars, put them on their factory-equipment tires, and see how quickly a driver can really wheel them down the...