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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Grant Reierson’s Canadian Red 1966 Chevy II Sedan Turns Heads, And Corners

The first time I met Grant Reierson, I knew something about him just wasn’t right. First off, he’s Canadian which makes him just slightly off center in the humor department, and then I saw that...

Ken Block’s Latest Gymkhana Video Is Dropping On Tuesday, We Break Down The First Six…Expertly

Love them or hate them, Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos have now been around for the better part of a decade, and whether we’re willing to admit it or not they’ve helped shape a number...

Ford Releases Special 50th Anniversary Mustang Only 1,964 Will Be Produced – Fully Loaded

Today Ford announced the release of a 50th anniversary limited Mustang of which 1,964 will be produced to commemorate the half century birthday of Ford’s iconic pony car. The cars will come...

Watch A Racer Lose The Handle On A Porsche During A Standing Mile Event At 170 MPH

Like drag racing, land speed racing is a highly underestimated form of automotive competition. In my time around the East Coast Timing Association, I have learned to heartily respect the sport, the...

BS Roadtest: The 2014 Chevy Malibu – Good Looks and Good Power Come At A Price

When Chevy threw the keys to a 2014 Malibu at us, we were interested in spending a week with the car to see if it really was the snappy upscale sedan that GM’s advertising purports it to be....

Registration Open For Eight Remaining USCA Events In 2014 – Race And Hobnob With BS Sponsors Like Lingenfelter, RideTech, and Jet Hot

Our friends over at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Association have dropped us a line, informing everyone that registration is now open for the final eight events of the 2014 USCA season at tracks...

Pro Touring Power Gallery: The Coolest Corner Burning Muscle From Del Mar Goodguys

Goodguys listened to Bret Voelkel a number of years ago and added autocrosses to a smattering of their events across the country as a bit of a test for a larger program. Voelkel had been after them...

Celebrate The 10th Anniversary Of The Ford GT With This Awesome Video From CrankAndPiston.com!

April 17th is the Ford Mustang’s 50th birthday, but I’d like to take a few minutes to enjoy the 10th birthday of the pony car’s younger sibling, the Ford GT, courtesy of this video...

ChumpCar World Series Invades Autobahn Motorsports Park In Illinois – Full Story And Photos Here

The Optima Batteries ChumpCar World Series (www.chumpcar.com), blew their way into Joliet, IL, to make their debut at one of the most unique country clubs in the US….Autobahn County Club located...

Have A C5/C6 Corvette? RideTech Can Make It Better With Their HQ Smooth Body Shock System

We’re not joking when we tell you that C5/C6 Corvettes are the greatest pound for pound performance value in the world today. Seriously, hop on eBay and look at what you can buy a used C5 or C6...

Pure Perfection: Mike Cavanah’s ’66 Chevelle Makes White The Sexiest Color Ever

Mike Cavanah’s 1966 Chevelle is NOT the norm. With quarter panels as sexy as that spot on a woman’s lower back,  just above their hip, you wouldn’t expect it to be this white. Red?...

Watch Our Buddy James Crosby Attack The Autocross Course In The RideTech West Coast Camaro – No Dead Cones

Our pal James Crosby is a pretty neat guy. He’s one heck of a fabricator and hot rod builder, his whole life has been spent around racing and hot rods, and he’s the go-to guy on the west...

Optima Batteries ChumpCar World Series Offers FREE Introductory Road Racing Class

One of the coolest things about the Optima Batteries Chump Car World Series is that the range of racing experience at the events starts at the very bottom of the novice scale and goes right to the...

Watch a $300,000 Gemballa McLaren Wreck At Extreme High Speed on the Nurburgring – In Car Video

Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of a Gemballa McLaren, we hadn’t either until we saw this wild wrek video that features one getting torn to pieces during the 24 Hours of the...