Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing.

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But...

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Check Out This Collection Of All Of The Incidents From Bathurst 2016 Right Here!

Australians hold the Bathurst races at Mount Panorama in high regard, this we know. The racers drive like the Devil was on their tail the entirety of the run…again, this we know. And what...

Ken Block, Pikes Peak, And The Hoonicorn V2: No Wonder Block Is Scared Of The Car!

When we first learned about Ken Block’s new, 1,400 horsepower on methanol, twin-turbocharged refresh of his already monster all-wheel-drive Mustang known as the “Hoonicorn”, the one...

2016 Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals: Our Final Gallery With A Little Bit Of Everything On The Property!

It’s almost fitting that Goodguys held their Nostalgia Nationals event at Beech Bend when they do: it’s a perfect send-off to the racing and show season here in western Kentucky. The...

Carfection’s Alex Goy Gets His Shot Behind The Wheel Of A Dodge Viper ACR And Falls In Lust (Right After Scaring The Crap Out Of Himself!)

It’s always a bit sad to see the automotive press fawning over a car that is soon to be gone. I saw it when the 4th generation Camaro and Firebird were about to be axed…for a time in...

This 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Wagon Is Perfect (With A Liberty Taken Here or There)

Maybe we’re wrong but we think that this 1956 Pontiac Star Chief could actually be better looking than its Chevrolet counterpart the Nomad. The car is equipped with the right 287ci version of...

Dream Team: RideTech and Lingenfelter Partner Up For OUSCI 2016!

It’s a match made in heaven designed to give other racers hell. Yes, RideTech and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering are joining forces once more to bring the heat at the Optima Ultimate...

This RallyCross Driver Made the Pass of the Year Look Insanely Easy

We’ve seen some crazy passes in road racing and short-track off-road racing, but Kevin Eriksson’s first-corner move at the FIA World RallyCross Championship round last weekend in Germany might be...

Rumor: Audi to End Le Mans Prototype Program

For the last few years, the same rumor has swirled around the world of sports car racing: Audi will finally shutter its Le Mans dynasty at the season’s end. And every year, Audi has affirmed...

Randy Pobst Is Back With Another Racing Line Lesson: Weight Transfer! (Why Else Would He Drive That Van On A Track?)

Four tiny squares of rubber make or break you as a driver. With proper application, you walk away looking like a well-trained hero. If not, you’ll wind up hearing the unmistakable sound of...

Autocross Gallery: Shots From The 2016 Goodguys 5th Nostalgia Nationals’ Autocross Course!

The leaves are piling up on the ground, but we aren’t packing up the fun just yet! The Goodguys crew have come to Bowling Green, and weather be damned, the cars are out and running hard. We...

Morning Symphony: High-End Hillclimbing From Slovenia – For Better Or For Worse!

European hill climbing is pretty underrated, if you ask us. Take any road that goes uphill that presents enough corners to be interesting to both drivers and spectators, occasionally put some objects...

The Boys From American Powertrain Show The Proper Way To Measure For A New Driveshaft

You car’s driveshaft seems like a simple enough device that transfers power from the engine to the rear axle. There’s actually a lot more than meets the eye happening with that simple...

A Boosted World: Global Turbocharger Sales Expected To Top $19-Billion By 2022

By the time my kids are old enough to drive, I will be telling them stories about how there was once a time when turbochargers were for exotic cars only and not for every freaking car on the road. We...

Ride On The Back Of A Lola T-70 Powered By A Screaming Small Block Around Road Atlanta

It is Monday which means that the weekend is just hours behind us in the rear view mirror. That also means that you’re probably sitting at the office day dreaming about junk rather than...