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Category Archive: FUNNY STUFF, Videos

This Advertisement Shows You How To Properly Lose Your Mind When Working On Your Car

Confession: I’m an angry mechanic. When things are fine, so am I. When things are not fine, I somehow manage to suddenly develop Intermittent Explosive Disorder. I’m known for being that...

A Good Once-Over: Checking Out The Super-Patriotic And Super-Sketchy Chevelle

On the plus side, the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle that Vice Grip Garage recently acquired has a lot going for it. The star-spangled paint job, the patina that couldn’t be faked if you...

Battle Of The Big Boys: Chrysler Newport, Oldsmobile 88, and Buick LeSabre Comparo Circa The Early 1970s

We’re not sure what America’s greatest era for big cars was but the early 1970s has to be up there in the ranking, right? If you have ever ridden in one of the softly spring, wheelbase...

Let Wink Martindale Sell You On The Greatness Of The 1978 Dodge Diplomat Line – Cars We Never Knew Existed

I guessed I missed a day in obscure Chrysler history class. I never knew there was such a thing as a 1978 Dodge Diplomat and I sure as hell did not know that there was a 1978 Dodge Diplomat Medallion...

Hell Drivers In 4-Speed Dodge Aries Sedans?! This 1980s Dodge Promotional Video Proves That It Happened

One of the things I remember as a kid was the first time I saw the Joie Chitwood stunt show. It was at the Brockton Fair and it was all of the great stuff you can imagine a kid would love. Stuff on...

Check Out The Funniest Soapbox Race Cars From Red Bull Soapbox Race In Brazil And Tell Us Which One Is Your Favorite!

I don’t know anyone who has competed in a Red Bull Soapbox Race, but I sure want to put a team together after watching this video. The cars are goofy, there must be some pretty simple rules,...

The American Powertrain Parting Shift: Eight Speeds, Two Sticks, and Fun – This Guy Walks Us Through This Cool Setup In His F-150

This week’s American Powertrain Parting Shift is cool because it is not only different, it’s educational! You are going to see a dude diving and explaining the custom transmission setup...

Crash, Bang, Boom: This Compilation Of Racing Crashes On The Nurburgring From 2019 Is Wild!

You’re probably stuck at home. Hopefully you are stuck at home and in a healthy state waiting this whole mess out. The video is designed to cheer you up. Why? Well because if you are at home,...

RUN! This Video From A Street Race In Belize Is Hilarious Because No One Got Killed – Not Really Smart

Street racing is dumb. We have been over this a billion times. People get hurt, people die, and what’s the end result? Those people who love cars all suffer for the bad publicity, increased...

Hilarious Video: This Promotional Film For The Dinner With Racers eRacing Series Is Brilliant

The explosion in popularity of iRacing in the recent months has been amazing to watch with amateur racers gaining in status because of their abilities and pro racers looking both good and sometimes...

Want To Avoid Splashing Into A Frozen Lake? Use Firestone Winter Tires Like Those In This 1970 Ad!

We have seen some awesome television ads for tires over the years. This is doubly true for winter tires. Cars accelerating and braking on ice rinks, cars clawing their way up snow covered mountain...

Classic YouTube: Piston King Motor Oil’s “Trailer Towing Test”

In these times of not wanting to go run errands out of fear of someone coughing (or worse, you coughing because of springtime allergies and winding up getting bug-bombed with disinfectant while...

Here’s A Fun Project For You And The Kids During The COVID-19 Shelter In Place Order!

Drift trikes are cool. Super simple, super fun, and something that a lot of moms will have issues with allowing their children to ride. But considering the dangers virus flying around the world right...

Pros vs Joes: Watch NHRA Professional Racers Take On The Best Sportsman Drag Racers In The World In A Practice Tree Battle!

Practice tree “races” have been a thing in drag racing for a very long time. Normally they are a great reason for drag racers to gather in the winter or anytime in the off-season and ply...