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Category Archive: RACING & ACTION, Videos

USA Does Good, Aussie Does Better, But Did This Norwegian Do The Best Burnout?

Forget the usual “us versus them” deal that gear heads get into when it comes to burnout contests. Americans do standstill burnouts and Aussies have their tire-punishment pit where they...

Aussie National Burnout Championship 2015 Video! Tire Smoke Rules!

We know that Australian Burnout contests are an event unlike any other on earth, and we dig them. We might go so far as to say that if you DON’T enjoy watching them, you might be a candidate...

This Father And Son Team Stick Their Twin-Engined Go-Kart On The Chassis Dyno In The Backyard!

A twin-engined go kart that has snap oversteer, a chassis dyno in the backyard and a dad who has a good eye for mechanical work…how lucky is this kid? Kevin Carter is the father and the builder...

This Might Be The Most Expensive Bumper Tap In Automotive History

Ever bumper-tapped a car in a parking lot? I’ve done it once. I accidentally backed my Chevy Blazer into the nose of a Nissan Maxima in a gym parking lot. The second my truck stopped suddenly...

Seven Minutes Of Hell: These Enduro Riders Recorded Their Best Fails

Okay, so it’s seven and a half minutes, but who is counting, really? Trail riding a dirt bike can be an absolute blast, especially when it breaks up the monotony of being stuck on a track, but...

Hang Around Inside The Cockpit During Some Crosswind Landings – It’s Not As Easy As It Looks

Crosswind landings are one of the more tricky aspects of flying. In small winds they are easily manageable, with a little bit of “crabbing” they are a piece of cake. In heavier winds,...

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This e85-Converted Hellcat Laid Down 753 HP and 670 Ft/Lbs of Torque At The Wheels!

You’d think 700-plus horsepower would be more than enough for most people. You’d think so, but if that number is stock, it’s safe to assume that someone, somewhere will try to eek...

Is It The Perfect Villain, Or Does The Opening Line Sum Up Regular Car Review’s Take On The Prius?

I’ll warn you from the start: Watch this video only with headphones on if anybody else is nearby. Mr. Regular, of Regular Car Reviews fame, is blunt and outspoken when he isn’t in his...

Too Cool! This Remote Controlled OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Is A Highly-Detailed Machine – All That’s Missing Are Miniature Rockets To Shoot!

Out of all of the aircraft I’ve ever had the privilege of working on, around or near, the one that is close to my heart is the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. I spent about nine of my best years as a...

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Poor Kitty…”Hello, Kitty!” Liveried McLaren Gets Wadded Up During A Blancpain Endurance Series Race At Monza

Even in a sea of colorful and notable race cars, a white McLaren 650S Blancpain GT car painted white with pink “Hello, Kitty!” graphics is going to stand out like a sore thumb. Maybe the...

Roadkill! Dodge Has Sponsored The Misfits And Entrusted Them With Two Hellcats And A Viper – Carnage Ensues!

Ever since Freiburger and Finnegan started teasing out info that involved Roadkill, Dodge and something involving Hellcats and a Viper, lots of people have been waiting with baited breath to see just...

Freiburger Finishes Off The EBC Brakes Mustang And Finnegan Talks Some Smack On This Episode Of Hot Rod Garage!

For the last few episodes of Hot Rod Garage, Freiburger has been taking us through a budget-minded build of a 2005 Ford Mustang GT that was tuned to have a little more power and a lot more handling...

Cruisin’ SoCal At The 2015 Prolong Twilight Cruise

Just one of the features of living the hot rod life in Southern California, aside from the awesome weather, is the variety and hot rodding ideas reflected in the hundreds of local car shows and...

This 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Ti Screams And Pops Like A Proper Italian Should – 11,500 RPM!

A V6 engine can make power and pull hard when built right. But one thing that a lot of V6s can’t do is sound the part. Have you ever heard a GM V6 uncorked? It sounds horrible, doesn’t...