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Six things to look for from the 100th Anniversary running of the Pikes Peak hill climb

The 100th Anniversary of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Hill Climb is already underway with a week of practice and qualifying sessions. The entry list is packed this year for the monumental...

Rough Start: In Defense Of The Neglected Hand-Me-Down Car, Or How This $500 Ford Thunderbird Could Be A Steal

You see that sad 1986 Ford Thunderbird sitting underneath the tree? This is the end result of handing a car down one too many times. The story is familiar: someone in the family bought the car new,...

This 1958 Dodge Power Wagon Is Awesome In Orange – A Perfectly Worn In Rig

From 1957-1960 Dodge trucks were part of the Power Giant styling era. This “big” look was cool for the whole line but looked its absolute best on the beefy Power Wagons that we love so...

4×4 Van Conversion That Is Baja, Forest, And Muddy Road Ready.

I know it’s another van, but damn it’s cool! This Ford E150 is 4 wheel drive, lifted, and has room to sleep. Plus it can haul your dirt bike, scooter, mountain bikes, or whatever inside....

Almost Nobody Needs This…But Everyone Should. Tunnel Rams And Holley Dominators Are Good For America.

You know when you are walking around a swap meet, car show or race and you see some speed part in a booth or on a car and think “Man I wish I had something that could go on!”? Well I am...

It’s The Van Man! Why Can’t I Resist These Vans? Custom Vans Rule That’s Why!!!

I know, it’s a sickness. I really wish I only like red Camaros or something. Instead, I like Camaros, almost any GM Muscle Car really, and Duallys, and RVs, and Vans, and Station Wagons, and...

Our NMCA Indy Live Broadcast Starts Tomorrow! YOU SHOULD BE THERE! (Video)

There’s a right place and a wrong place to be this weekend. The right place is the NMCA Indy race. The wrong place is everywhere else. Seriously. We’re going to be there this weekend and...

Rough Start: Rock The 1980s In Style With This 1984 Dodge Ramcharger!

Ignore the fact that I’m an absolute sucker for a good Dodge Ramcharger for one moment. Ignore the fact that the 318ci small-block in this beast has at least times more bark than bite. Just...

For Full-On Insanity, You Can’t Beat This 2007 Ford Crown Victoria…When The Apocalypse Arrives, Drive In Style!

If you are going to test the depths of insanity, don’t just dip your toe in to see how it feels…take a running start and cannonball right into the deep end. Half-measures never do justice...

Question Of The Day: How Long Do You Go Between Service Intervals On Your Vehicles?

I swear, if there is one thing over all that people bug me about after finding out that I’m the designated “car person”, it’s “do I really need to change my oil at 3,000...

Unknown Counter Parts Guy: Can We Get A Little Bleach For The Gene Pool, Please?!

I keep saying it, and I keep getting proven wrong, but I simply cannot believe the kind of stuff that goes on in the store that no customer ever knows about. I don’t mean the random pranks, or...

Small Tire Throwdowns At Eat Street Sleep’s “Controlled Chaos” Race In Kansas!

There’s a reason why the street-race style heads-up races like Eat Sleep Street’s “Controlled Chaos” are garnering crowds left and right…the action! Just look at...

Killer Video: This Look At The Terrible Herbst Landshark Truggy Is Just Fantastic

If you don’t follow the world of off-road racing you may not be as familiar with the famed Terrible Herbst Truggy. This thing was a completely bombshell when it debuted and it continues to be a...

Diesel Burnouts For Days! Check Out The Footage From Tulsa Raceway Park!

Sometimes, you just have to let off a little steam…or smoke. Whatever. We’re fans of anything that will haze the tires off at will, but there is something a bit special about diesels that...