Author Archive: Brian Lohnes
Is Bonneville Speed Week 2015 Already Doomed? The Salt Lake Tribune Thinks So
(Photo credit: Salt Lake City Tribune) – In a news piece that can only be described as sobering and sad, the Salt Lake City Tribune has all but virtually predicted the doom of Speed Week 2015...
Historic Hauler For Sale! Former Petty And Arrington NASCAR Transporter Hits Ebay – Amazing Shape!
Yeah, this thing is as incredible as you think it is and thanks to a tip from BangShifter Price Chenault, we’re sharing the eBay link with you so you can see it all and maybe even buy it! The...
Watch An Old Minneapolis Moline Pulling Tractor Launch Parts And Completely Puke Its Guts Out During A Pull!
When the announcer has to start asking if anyone in the crowd was hit by “shrapnel” from an exploding engine at a tractor pull you know it is a good one. While this engine failure lacks...
Cool Cruisers At The 2015 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion – Unique And Interesting Cars
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – The show-n-shine area, the pits, and even the parking lot at events such as the HRR can present cars from all eras and all tastes. In here we’ve got...
Hemi Shootout! Here’s A Look At The Yearly Hemi Brawl At The US Nationals – Nothing Like It In The World!
(By Jason Mazzotta) – Whether you are a Chevy, Ford, Mopar, or import fan everyone can appreciate the SS/HA class, (Super Stock Hemi class), and the ultimate Super Stock Hemi shootout held at...
This 1947 Renault 440 Hot Rod Is A Right Hand Drive Street Freak With Chrysler Power
Of all the crazy body styles we have seen hot rods built out of over the years, this 1947 Renault is in a class by itself. No, it is not a Fiat Topolino, it is a French Renault with 440ci of Chrysler...
Why Didn’t We Think Of That?! Burst Panel Design Hood Scoop For Nitrous Racers Is A Great Idea
(By Jason Mazzotta) – We have all seen so many times a nitrous powered pro modified car launching off the starting line, header flames beginning to shoot out of the pipes and then boom, a...
Launch Pad Photos: Cool Cars Ripping Down The Strip At The 2015 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – As much as everyone loves a good burnout – wheelies seem to stick in our memories more. Perhaps it’s the power needed to actually get the nose up or...
Hotchkis Rolls Out All New TVS Handling System For 1963-1972 GM Trucks – Make Your Rig Turn And Burn!
If there is one element of the pro touring market that has surprised us over the years it is the way that trucks came onto the scene and actually had staying power. It was a little freaky at first to...
This 1988 Pierce Hook and Ladder Fire Truck Could Save Your Marriage – Just Buy It And Trust Us…You’ll See
For those of you defeatist jerks out there who read the headline and said, “No you moron, it would END my marriage,” I am honestly disappointed in you. Not as disappointed as the time you...
Gas-Tastic! Photos Of The Neatest And Best Running Gassers At The Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion In Bowling Green
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – What we have here is a collection of gasser-ishness in the form of 50s and 60s cars. There were a lot more of these things rolling around than what we...
Summoning The Beast: Listen To Danny Thompson And The Challenger II Crew Fire Up The Streamliner
With Bonneville rapidly approaching (only a month away!) land speed racing teams are making their final preparations, entering the final phases of their thrash, and sorting our cars of all shapes and...
Cars and Coffee Coverage: The Indy Cars And Coffee Was Packed With Stuff From Every Aspect Of The Automotive World
(Photos by Jacob Marshall) – When our main man in Indy, Jacob Marshall told us he was hitting the local Cars and Coffee get together we were interested to see what his photos would depict. Was...
