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PRI Show Photos: The Rad Parts, Cars, And More Just Keep Going!

We were in Indianapolis for the 2022 PRI Show and man there was cool stuff going on. Thursday we got to the show, judged the featured products, saw some awesome stuff we’d never seen before,...

FAST LSXR INTAKE TEST-IS IT WORTH $1000? HOW MUCH HP DOES IT ADD? LSXR VS CHEAP, JUNKYARD TRUCK INTAKE

One thing that sucks about modern EFI engines like the LS, LT, Mod Motors, And HEMIs is that aftermarket intake manifolds for them tend to be really expensive. It’s understandable as there is a...

How It’s Made: How a Holley Carburetor Is Built, From Start To Finish

While Holley, and all their other brands of products, are constantly revolutionizing and evolving the technology that makes hot rods, race cars, and trucks better, some people may have forgotten that...

SEMA STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF THE RECOGNIZING THE PROTECTION OF MOTORSPORTS (RPM) ACT

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2022) – SEMA and PRI must share that despite strong Congressional backing and extraordinary support from the racing community, the 2021-2022 Congressional session is...

PRI Show Photos: There’s So Much Rad Going On At This Show!

We were in Indianapolis for the 2022 PRI Show and man there was cool stuff going on. Thursday we got to the show, judged the featured products, saw some awesome stuff we’d never seen before,...

Continued Race Coverage: Drag Race Photos From The ATCO Dragway Halloween Bash!

Here’s our second gallery from the Bash! (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) This post is coming in around Christmas and New Year’s Day, but the subject matter happened earlier this year at...

DO EXPENSIVE SPARK PLUGS REALLY ADD POWER? E3 VS LASER PLATINUM VS CHEAP COPPER

When it comes to spark plugs, there are all kinds of claims as to which ones make more power, get better mileage, and make your engine run cleaner. And while Richard can’t test if they make a...

Motion Raceworks Tech Tip Tuesday: Unpack Your Parachutes!

Unpack your chutes? Wait, what? Yep, unpack them. If you have a car that is going 150 mph or more on the dragstrip you are required to have a parachute on the car. You are not required to use it, but...

Barra Bomb: Watch This Mustang Make 1,200hp On A Hub Dyno And Then Hit The Streets – Aussie Hot Rod!

Now this thing is nasty. You are about to see one of the cleanest Mustangs we’ve ever laid eyes on hammer out 1,200hp on the hub dyno using a Ford Barra straight six which still has its stock...

Race Coverage: Drag Race Photos From The ATCO Dragway Halloween Bash!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) This post is coming in around Christmas and New Year’s Day, but the subject matter happened earlier this year at Halloween. This was the last race of the 2022...

Southern Fried Drag Racing Video: Check Out The Action From 1977 At Roxboro Dragway – Glidden, Fulton, More!

A couple years back Roxboro Dragway, now Roxboro Motorsports Park was in the news as the facility was auctioned off to the highest bidder. Having sat dormant for a little while, we were nervous that...

PRI Show Photos: Take A Look At All The Race Parts And Race Cars We Saw In Indy

We were in Indianapolis for the 2022 PRI Show and man there was cool stuff going on. Thursday we got to the show, judged the featured products, saw some awesome stuff we’d never seen before,...

Polishing Turds: Part 13, Finally Dyno Testing The Polishing Turds Traditional Small Block Build!

In this new episode of the Polishing Turds series from HED you are going to see the assembled engine getting tested! Can you guess how much power it is going to make on the dyno? Pete covered...

Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Funny Car Champ ‘Fast Jack’ Beckman, Plus Wally Trophy Misconceptions

If you haven’t been watching the Car Guy Confessions podcast with Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty then you are missing out. These guys are great and they have a good time doing the...