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STREET WEEK SWEDEN LIVE in the United States For The First Time! Get Your All Access Pass To Drag And Drive Greatness Right Here!

That’s right folks, we’ve been talking about it for a few weeks but now is the time to sign up for your livestream from Street Week Sweden! I’ll be there, announcing, interviewing,...

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Cataclean Diesel: Restore DPF Performance & Reduce Emissions On Your Late Model Diesel Truck!

Everyone I know that buys a newer diesel tow rig has a love and hate relationship with their truck because the love they have for the diesel power and efficiency is sometimes matched by the hate they...

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We Tour The Pomona Swap Meet With Our Friend Dane from The Burndown Channel! Check it out!

There are many things that I miss from living in Southern California, and one of them is the Pomona Swap Meet. Unless I was out of town at a race, I was there with Crosby and Jay and the crew, window...

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Turning a Survivor 1950 Pontiac into the Perfect Cruiser. It’s Easier Than You Think and the Results are Awesome!

1950’s American cars have historically been the basis of the majority of true customs, and for good reason. The lines flow, the shapes lend themselves to chopping, sectioning, and frenching,...

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THE VAULT: Exploring Hot Rod & Racing HISTORY Underneath the Petersen Museum. You Gotta See This!

Our friend Tommy Lee Byrd recently got the chance to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and the very special section, underneath this HUGE space that is called The Vault. It’s...

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4th of July SALE! Visit Ridetech.com Between Now And July 7th for 10% Off Late Model Suspension During July 4th Weekend Sale!

That’s right gang, if you are looking for some real savings this 4th of July weekend, to celebrate 250 years of American pride, then now is your chance to save 10% off your late model...

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Perfection: This 1975 Mustang II Was Built As An Open Track Day Car And It’s Great – It’s Also Cheap

You think we’re joking, right? I mean, look at this 1975 Mustang II, who could possibly want to own this thing? Yes, this 1975 Mustang II was built as an open track day car and that’s...

Brilliant and Hilarious: Magnus Racing Has Put Out The Most Phenomenal Press Release In Racing History

John Potter ain’t like the other kids. Potter is the founder of Magnus Racing, which is a sports car racing outfit that has been at it for about a decade in traditional road races, endurance...

Video: Check Out These 10 Amazing Engines From The 2019 PRI Show – Horsepower!

The 2019 PRI show was packed to the rafters with new parts, cool race cars, industry celebrities, and activity galore, but the most important thing it was packed with? Awesome engines! This video...

2019 NHRA Dutch Classic Action Photo Coverage: More Wheels Up Fun From The Drags!

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – Thanks to Joe Grippo we’re back today with more awesome action photos from the 2019 NHRA Dutch Classic. It is interesting that in drag racing, like all other...

2019 Cynthiana Rod Run Coverage: More than 2,000 Cars Show Up, Here Are Some Favorites

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – The 2019 Rod Run did not have a burnout contest.  The problem?  A proper place to conduct the event safely.  More and more people are attending render...

Caption This: “Engine Test Successful. Engine Replacement Required.”

Here’s a bit of insight into my former life as a helicopter tech: For each maintenance-required item, a code in the form of a symbol was entered on the paperwork each aircraft carried in a...

A Year In Review Of Wild Runs Courtesy Of BigKleib34 – Sketchy Passes And Money Shifts!

As we near the tail end of 2019, those in the business are starting to do their year in reviews. We do this for many reasons…we like to see what we accomplished in the last twelve months, we...

Practical Application: Can the EcoVette Actually Meet The 40MPG Goal In Traffic?

A little while ago, we tipped you off to a project involving a C5 Corvette with a six-speed and the promise of this car making the 40 miles per gallon mark. For comparison, that would equal the same...

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Morning Symphony: The Square-Body Chevy That Sprays Holiday Cheer!

There were Chevrolet pickups like this everywhere growing up. The rally wheels, the two-tone paint in red, or blue, or blue/silver like my sister had for a first vehicle. They had the big bumper out...

Rough Start: Underneath That Grime Is A Wicked Little Red Express!

I tend to be wary when I see a low-cost Craigslist-style ad that features a hole in the hood and something poking through. Usually, it’s a high-rise intake and one of those cheap knockoff...

Reindeer Games: This Fun and Goofy Video From Holley Is ALL About The Tire Smoke!

Every year Holley Performance comes up with a funny video for their “Happy Holley Days” promotion which carries the company through the Christmas season. This year is no different and...

Cringeworthy: This VICE Documentary Looks Into New York City’s Car Culture And Is Hard To Swallow

New York City has always been fascinating to me personally with regard to cars. It’s this place with millions of people and yet it has always had a KILLER car culture. Guys in the different...

NHRA Insider Podcast: A Season Ending Look Back At The Finals, A Trip Around The World, and What’s To Come

It’s been about a month since the last time I made an episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast and there’s a reason for that. First, the NHRA finals happened. Then I went with an NHRA...

2019 NHRA Dutch Classic Action Photos: Wheels Up Sportsman Drag Racing At Its Finest

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – As we were straightening up our electronic desk this winter we came across piles of photos that we had not yet published and while that’s a crying shame it is...