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Just Doing My Duty: Ripping Burnouts In A Military-Owned Aussie Ford LTD!

During my time in the military, I drove a whole host of vehicles. HMMWVs, the FMTV series of trucks, the huge 8×8 Oshkosh HEMTTs, among others. What did they all have in common? They were all...

Rat Parade: This Video From The Rat Rod Magazine Cruise Is Cool

Hot rodding is a personal thing. We build the stuff that we like because WE like it no because that’s the flavor of the month or the thing the popular kids are doing. This goes for everyone,...

Money No Object: This Lotus Esprit V8 Was A Riot New, And Could Be Wicked With Today’s Parts!

I’ve got a strange kink for the Lotus Esprit. I’m not bothered with the early cars…they were too plain and too underpowered for my tastes. No, it’s the 1996-2004 Esprit V8s...

2017 NHRA Circle K Winternationals Action Photos: More Stock and Super Stock Wheelstands!

(Photos by Wes Allison) –  While yesterday we kept the action purely in the stock eliminator category when it came to the action photos, today we’re bringing you stock AND super stock...

Here Is Our Second Gallery Of King Of The Hammers Off-Road Action! Rocks, Dirt, Dust, And All Kinds Of Bad Ass Rigs

It’s on! We’ve got 1000 photos from Nitto King of the Hammers 2017 powered by Optima Batteries and we’re going to share each and every one of them with you. We’ve already put...

Want To Go Fast Cheap? Start With This Dragster Chassis The Seller Is Basically Giving Away

(By Greg Rourke) – Want to go fast for cheap? It’s hard to beat a dragster. My only attempt at serious drag racing involved a front engine dragster. A mild 327 with a bunch of mismatched...

Action Gallery: High Flying Stockers At The 2017 NHRA Circle K Winternationals

(Photos by Wes Allison) – When the dust settled and the final pair of stock eliminator cars ran down the track at the 2017 NHRA Circle K Winternationals, it was Pasadena, Texas resident Jerry...

Morning Symphony: Caning The Hyper-Expensive Ferrari 250 GT “Breadvan” On The Track

The Ferrari 250 GT “Breadvan” is not a Ferrari creation. It is actually a Bizzarrini creation. The story goes that one Count Volpi wasn’t allowed to buy a Ferrari 250 GTO by Enzo...

Video Update: Here’s The Latest On The RPM Act And How You Can Help To Get It Passed!

We’re relentless beating the drum about the RPM Act because we believe with all of our heart that it needs to pass to make sure that there won’t be some crummy idiot politician in the...

This 1976 Ford Gran Torino Is Too Clean For Words – Four-Door Fun Barge!

If it wasn’t for a red and white-striped Gran Torino that became famous on television, Ford’s intermediate would be nothing more than a footnote in the past. Compared with the sporty...

The RideTech Report: Talking Four Links, Spindles, and Lots More In Suspension

From spindles to full suspensions, RideTech is always talking tech and developing new parts. This time they are talking about the benefits of installing or upgrading to a four link rear suspension as...

Classic YouTube: Running An Avanti Down The Strip At Barona

A real-deal Studebaker Avanti or one of the early, Studebaker-powered post-shutdown Avantis is a solid find and is usually held in high regard. With Studebaker V8 power, styling and safety features...

Here Are 500 Photos From King Of The Hammers 2017 In Johnson Valley. Rocks, Dirt, Dust, And More!

We’re pretty lucky. After all, we get to go to races and events of all kinds around the country and the world. It’s a lot of work, and it certainly isn’t all fun, but at the same...

335 MPH Funny Cars Pace Pomona Winternationals Track Records In Final Qualifying!

After local weather forecasters warned of a rainy Friday and Saturday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the storm clouds moved away providing amazing performance, with track records and a great start...