Author Archive: Chad Reynolds
This One’s A Doozy! Jet Powered Pinto Wagon Anyone?
Does it make me a really sick bastard because there is a part of me that would love to own a jet powered Pinto wagon? I thought so too. But you do have to cut me some slack. I mean come on! Have you...
Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals Are Next Weekend At Texas Motor Speedway!
That’s right folks, the Lone Star State’s famed Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals is coming to Texas Motor Speedway next weekend! In a state that has a lot of great car, truck, and...
A Jillion Spikes, A 5.3 LS Swap, Nitrous, And A Yugo Body Makes This Ice Racing Greatness
The Merrill Ice Drags are hilarious because while a bunch of the cars racing look like normal drag cars with spiked tires, some are built by folks that march to the beat of a different drummer. Such...
Breaking News – 2018 Detroit AutoRama Great 8 Riddler Finalists!
(Words by John Drummond and Eric Geisert. Photos by Eric Geisert) Craving information on this year’s Pirelli Great 8 Ridler award finalists from the Detroit AutoRama? Our friends at Fuel Curve...
Video: Courtney Force And Deric Kramer Shake Up Final Qualifying Order At NHRA Arizona Nationals
Here you go, the final qualifying order after four sessions at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Chandler. There are tons of heavy hitters aiming at the NHRA Titles for 2018 and records are already...
It’s Tiny But We’d Drive It! This Right Hand Drive 1979 Austin Mini 850 Is The Little Car Everyone Loves
There is something about a Mini that just speaks to people. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t think they are cool, even if they don’t particularly want to own one. I do want to own...
BANGshift Question Of The Day: At $10,000 Is This, Used To Be An Off Year, 1979 Z28 Camaro A Deal Or A Dud?
Remember when you used to hate these late 2nd Gen Camaros? I couldn’t stand them for decades. Now I dig them. And there isn’t any real reason that I can put my finger on for my newfound...
Pictures! Edgewater Sports Park Should Change Their Name To Underwater Sports Park
The weather this year has been strange to say the least. I just got back from a trip to North Carolina and Tennessee where it was in the 70’s and 80’s while only reaching the 50’s...
Here Are Friday’s Number One Qualifiers At The NHRA Arizona Nationals At Wild Horse Pass
Here are the number 1 qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock for Friday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler. Tony Schumacher also set a National...
For The Money We’re Not Sure You Could Get A Cleaner 1987 Square Body Crew Cab Dually
Our love for Square Body Dually’s is no secret, but we’re not going to hit you with more reason why they are great trucks. You already understand. But we are going to share this super...
The 1320 Video Gang Visits The Merrill Ice Drags. Drag Racing On A Lake Just Doesn’t Seem Right.
The Merrill Ice Drags have been going on since 1965 and bring out all kinds of ice racing craziness. But not every vehicle out there is a purpose built ice racer. In fact most of the cars, trucks,...
How To Build A Happy Hot Rod: This List Of Mods Might Surprise You
(Words and Photos by Bret Voelkel and Ridetech) It is quite common for customers to approach us requesting “the best suspension system money can buy!” We are always flattered to field these...
Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should: Cummins Swapped Comet Wagon
Wow… On any engine swap, there needs to be some thought. Not just as to whether it CAN be done, but also whether it SHOULD be done. A 2JZ can be, and has been, swapped into a first gen Camaro....
