Author Archive: Brian Lohnes
2017 KYANA Spring Swap Meet Coverage: Trash, Treasures, Transmissions, and More!
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – We like swap meets. We like looking at things we either don’t need or can’t afford. When we stumble upon stuff we really want, think we need, and...
This Museum Restored 1962 Chevy 4×4 Pickup Is One Of The Most Stunning Trucks We’ve Seen
If you had walked into a Chevrolet dealer in 1962 and bought this exact truck and then dipped said truck in Cosmoline and not taken it out for 50 years, it still would not be as nice as the...
This 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Is Bone Stock And Stunningly Clean
1987 was a huge year for performance cars at GM. Why? It was the year that the F-body got the 350 back and finally started to present a threat to the Fox-body Mustang that had been whooping up on it...
Ride On The Helmet Of Tony Pedregon As He Makes A Rip In Cruz’s Snap-On Funny Car
If you are Cruz Pedregon and your team is making test laps but you have to leave town to handle some business there can’t be much hesitation on who to call. Tony Pedregon got the nod to make...
Cool Video: Watch The Dramatic 1970s Footage That Shows The Rescue Of The Goodyear Mayflower Blimp Crew
When we think of the Goodyear Blimp fleet we don’t think of drama and amazing rescues. Nope, we think about gracefully gliding through the air, delivering cool camera angles at major sporting...
Are You A Technician That Uses MAHLE Original Gaskets? You Can Win A Petty’s Garage Built Twin-Turbo Mustang!
MAHLE always does something cool for the hardworking people that use their products each year. They understand that lines like MAHLE Original gaskets continue to grow and thrive because of the...
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Photo Extra: People, Header Flames, and Scenes From Charlotte
(Photos by David Whealon) – The NHRA’s “southern swing” has come to a close and the second of the three stop series of races at zMax Dragway was awesome. There is really...
2017 FE Race and Reunion Coverage Continues – More Iconic Fords On Display and On The Strip
(Photos by Joe Grippo) – No we’re not done yet with sweet photo coverage from the 2017 FE Race and Reunion at Beaver Springs Dragway in Pennsylvania. Joe Grippo’s photos are great...
American Powertrain Overstock Sale! Tremec TKO 5-Speeds For Killer Prices
Listen, we normally don’t get excited about overstock sales because what’s the first thing you think of? Exactly, some crummy clothing store selling sneakers or something, right? This is...
BE THERE! The Annual Car Show and Open House At Aeromotive Is This Saturday!
It has become a rite of Spring in Kansas that gearheads love and it just keeps getting better. We’re talking about the annual car show and open house at Aeromotive of course! This Saturday from...
This One Of None 2-door Plymouth Belvedere Wagon Is Totally Awesome – Check It Out
(By Greg Rourke) – Station wagons. Before SUV’s, and before mini vans, station wagons were the preferred way for lugging the clan around. And on weekends, fold down the seats and load it...
This Is What It Looks Like Inside A Pro Mod When The Clutch Explodes – WOW!
Clutch explosions are some of the most fearsome and dangerous catastrophes a drag racer can face. Obviously things have gotten a lot better since the days of the 1960s when drivers were maimed or...
These Hot Rodded Big Rigs Lay Down Some Impressive Numbers At Famoso! Fast Muscle Car Territory
Today we have for you some large and lovely quarter mile entertainment that was captured at Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California at the National Hot Rod Diesel Association drag races a couple of...
The Top 11 Reasons Why 1964 Was Bar None, The Greatest Year For American Cars And Will Never Be Topped
Since McTaggart took us through his twisted mind today I thought it was a good idea to take you through some history as well. 1964 was of course 51 years ago and it was the greatest year for the...