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John Andretti Has Died At 56 – Incredibly Diverse Driving Career, Tireless Fundraiser, Well Loved Man

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of John Andretti, a man who stands as one of the most diversified race drivers in modern history, who stands as a well loved man by virtually everyone...

2020 Pittsburgh World Of Wheels Photo Coverage: The Big Show In The Steel City Was Strong!

(Photos by Mike Brooks) – Since we have photos from a California car show today we thought it was right to balance it with some East Coast action as well, right? Mike Brooks recently attended...

2020 Grand National Roadster Show Photo Extravaganza: The Fresh Photos From The Show Continue!

(Photos by Wes Allison) – We dare you to try and find something in this collection of photos that you don’t like. Seriously. Whether you are into cool haulers, cars with flat paint, cars...

Fire Is Bad: NAPA NHRA Nitro Funny Car Team Experiences Trailer Fire, To Miss Pre-Season Testing

There are tough ways to start a racing season and TOUGH ways to start a racing season. This would be more the latter than the former. Ron Capps, Rahn Tobler, and the entire NAPA nitro funny car team...

Sleeper Warning: Some Of Europe’s Well-Hidden Ego Killers!

The sleeper: the machine you’d never suspect could wipe the floor with whatever is running alongside it. It shouldn’t launch like a cruise missile on nitrous. It shouldn’t make a...

Rough Start: 1974 Sterling – Hey, You Wanted To Stand Out From The Crowd!

Here’s a common theme for Rough Start cars from the past: Fox body Fords, most any RWD GM, whatever Mopar isn’t rotting from rust or has genuine potential, an AMC that isn’t priced...

If Only It Took This Long: A Time-Lapse Build Of Hoonigan’s 1JZ Nissan

You lied to yourself when you bought your project car, didn’t you? It would be done in a year. It would be done before Spring. It’ll make it to Power Tour. It’ll make it to Rocky...

Exceeding The Limits Of Sketchy: Blowing The Wheel Off Of A Monster S-10

If you have never had the joy of losing a wheel on a moving vehicle, let’s be very clear: it is an event that will open your eyes wide and slam your sphincter shut. I’ve had it happen a...

Unhinged: The GMC Hummer EV – What Kind Of Mea Culpa Is This?

0-60 miles per hour in three seconds, 1,000 horsepower, and…and I’m quoting the press release here…11,500 foot/pounds of torque. Those are the figures currently released for the...

Strip For Sale: North Star Dragway In Denton, Texas Is Up For Grabs – Premier Eighth-Mile Track Does Not Come Cheap

Well, I’ll apologize right off the bat to the person who tipped me off to this news recently because I lost the message but I did remember the content. North Star Dragway in Denton, Texas is...

Paul Lee Picks Up Global Electronic Technology As Major Sponsor Of NHRA Nitro Funny Car Team

The NHRA news is coming hot and heavy this week as the season opening Winternationals are set to take over the headlines next week. Today it’s Paul Lee dropping some knowledge on a great new...

Drag Racing Cinema: This 2019 US Nationals Video Is An Incredible And Beautiful Look Inside The Race

Now THIS is some drag racing cinema. It is insulting to call this a “video” because it is so much more than that. A wonderful, intense, professional, comprehensive, and unflinching look...

Rallying Cry: The TUF253 Ford Escort At Summernats 33

Just about anywhere else in the world, the Mk1 Ford Escort is a treasure. Or a rally car. Maybe both. Okay, probably both. Small, light, lithe, and in the right hands wickedly potent, the Escort was...