More 2026 PDRA East Coast Nationals Photos! Big Power, Big Smoke, And A Big Show At GALOT.

Here’s gallery #2, and if you missed the photos we already posted, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park...

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You’re Not Gonna Believe What Happened To Finnegan While Working On The Caddy! Check Out The Progress, And Setbacks…

Finnegan’s Cadillac is arguably one of the most talked about drag and drive projects in recent years and while he’s been working on building his Lexus LC500 into a genuinely fast drag and...

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2026 PDRA East Coast Nationals Photos Start Right Here! Big Power, Big Smoke, And A Big Show At GALOT.

(Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park were some badass drag races and for good reason. This is one of the coolest dragstrips in the country, and when the...

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Manual Cars Shouldn’t Be THIS FAST! 6-Second Stick Shift Drag Racing At Street Car Takeover In Rockingham.

I grew up in a stick shift drag racing family, so anything with a clutch pedal is near and dear to my heart. There is something about a stick shift car that just makes it more fun to drive, and even...

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5.30 OUTLAW SMALL TIRE GANGSTERS AT MOORESVILLE! 704 OUTLAWS SEASON OPENER APRIL 2026!

We’ve said it multiple times, but it still makes me smile when I see heads up no-prep racers running an index class, and the awesome popularity of Lil’ Gangsta’s and other classes...

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IHRA ACQUIRES EMPIRE DRAGWAY, EXPANDING NATIONAL FOOTPRINT IN THE NORTHEAST

Fairfield, OH — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially announced the acquisition of Empire Dragway, marking a major step in our continued growth and investment in premier...

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Happy 3/08! Today We Celebrate The Little, Long Running Holden 308ci V8

Just when you thought there was nothing good about 3/08 your old pals at BangShift come through for you! March and April are the engine months, at least the good engine months and we do our best t0...

FINNEGAN FIXED HIS 632CI BIG BLOCK CHEVY WITH JB WELD!

If you didn’t know, Finnegan bought a new drag boat last year and was planning on racing the hell out of it in California and the western states. On the first outing, after the boat had been...

March Meet 2023 Photos From Famoso: Top End Shots Of Funny Cars, Dragsters, And More With The Chutes Out!

Our second gallery from the March Meet are awesome shots from the top end with chutes out, smoke huffing, and more. Wes nailed it, and if you have missed any previous photos, use the link below....

On 3/06 We Honor The 306ci Ford – A Small Block Made Better by Hot Rodders

There are certain engine combinations that are so prevalent in the world of hot rodding we’re wondering why the original equipment manufacturer did not just build them itself to start with. One...

March Meet 2023 Photos From Famoso: Funny Cars, And More Funny Cars! Our March Meet Photos Start Here!

(Photos by Wes Allison) The 2023 March Meet is in the books and boy was it rad! The crowd was huge, and why wouldn’t it be considering all the bitchin hot rods, race cars, and more on the...

New Product: Holley Steering U-Joints and Double “D” Steering Shafts for Your Custom Vehicle

If you are building a custom vehicle, whether it is a street rod, custom truck, or muscle car, there are times when an aftermarket steering column and steering shafts are a much better solution than...

FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: The K&N Southwest Showdown Is LIVE Right Here All Weekend!

Due to snow at Tucson Dragway, yes SNOW, Thursday’s racing action was pushed to Friday and the racing action was great. Saturday’s action will continue as scheduled with $20,000 to win in...

TIG Welding Basics With Karl From Make It Kustom – SIMPLE Tips & Tricks How to Get Started

I watch all of Karl Fisher’s videos, because his YouTube Channel “Make It Kustom” is all about shaping metal and I dig it. But there is also a lot on the channel about welding, and...

The Fab Forums Fox Body Project: Doing A Factory Mini Tub Build Part 3

Watch Part 3 of the mini tub install now. In the previous installments, Kyle put together a cool tube front end that replaces all the inner bumper and chassis structures, and then he built a bad ass...

New Product, And How To Assemble It: The Speedway Motors Sheet Metal Mock Up LS Engine!

If you haven’t seen Speedway Motors new sheet metal, bolt together, LS mock up engine block, you are in for a treat. And sources close to the project say that there are small block and big...

Historic Drag Video: Ultra-Rare Footage Of Art Arfons’ Green Monster And “The Dud” Jet Dragster

The only thing I love more than vintage drag racing video is vintage drag racing video from my home track of New England Dragway. I have to thank Lawrence Smith for tipping me off to this incredible...

Great Read: The Man Who Would Be Greyhound: A 1986 Sports Illustrated Profile Of Big Daddy Don Garlits

In my preparation for the NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals next weekend, I have been doing my normal deal of compiling notes and information to use while announcing the event over the course of the...

Happy Olds 303 Day! Here’s Some Video Featuring The Ground Breaking Engines (BONUS VIDEO, TOO)

The Oldsmobile Rocket 303ci V8 was a big deal when it hit the streets in 1949. Starting off with a 2bbl carb an a rating of 135hp it was up 35hp over the 100 horse flatheads that Ford was building...

Tool Review: Is This Hand Tool The Budget Solution For LARGE WIRE CRIMPING?

Very often we find ourselves working on a project wishing we had some fancy tool that would make life much easier. Unfortunately, those fancy tools usually cost a lot of money so you don’t buy...