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The Anatomy of a Win: Ultimate Street Cars attack Willow Springs and We’ve Got Photos and Results Right Here!

(Words by Jim McIlvaine, Photos by Kaleb Kelley) The third stop of the 2026 season of OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car series took competitors to their first West coast event at historic Willow Springs...

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RJ Fab Tech Talk: Custom Headers Explained – Rob Lindsay Goes Over Tips, Tricks, And Proven Methods For Custom Header Fabrication.

You may not have heard of RJ Fab, but you’ve probably seen something they have built. When Rob Lindsay started RJ Fab a few decades ago I doubt he thought he’d build a brand that covered...

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The Last LIL GANGSTA standing get’s $30,000 Cash! – Biggest Payout EVER! Here Is Street Car Bragging Rights at Rockingham Dragway

Lil Gangstas just keeps on keeping on, and at Street Car Bragging Rights at Rockingham Dragway they not only put on a hell of a show, but also put up the biggest payout in LG history at $30,000 for...

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Here are 16 of the COOLEST GASSER Combinations from the Southeast Gassers Association. It’s the 1960s All Over Again!

Every Southeast Gassers Association race is a flashback to the 1960’s, which is why everyone loves going to their races so much. These races are all about the showmanship and the fun and...

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Can You Really Paint A Car For Less Than $250 And Make It Look Halfway Decent? Tony Says, Yes… Err Maybe. Watch.

Cheap car and truck paint jobs have always been popular, whether in DIY stories in magazines, on the internet, or with companies like Earl Sheib and Maaco. Hell, Earl Sheib would paint any car for...

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Taking Slow Junk Off The Jumps At The Ramp Contest at Hudson Speedway Memorial Day Thrill Show 2026

Going fast in slow cars, thrashing on junk, and jumping things that shouldn’t be jumped are always a good time and the folks at Hudson Speedway sure know it. For their Memorial Day Thrill Show...

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Stadium Super Trucks At The Long Beach Grand Prix! Sideways, Three Wheels, Two Wheels, And Jumps Galore!

Stadium Super Trucks are always fun to watch and nothing says America more than seeing them hauling ass around a course normally reserved for the wine and cheese crowd. These trucks make 650 ish...

The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 11 – Custom Shaved Trunk Lid And Popper For The 1939 Mercury Custom!!

The Mangled Mercury Project is jamming along and in this latest video it is getting some custom touches in the form of a shaved trunk lid and a popper to make opening the trunk possible. Shaving lock...

Goodwood Formula One Feature: The Lotus 79 That Mario Andretti Won The F1 Championship With When F1 Was Truly Innovative

If you are a motorsports fan of any kind, you know the name Mario Andretti. The fact that he is a Formula One champion, Indy Car Champion, Team Owner and has too many wins to his name to count, would...

Custom Gasser Feature Video: Check Out This INCREDIBLE ’55 Chevy Survivor with 65 YEARS of Family History

We love old race cars around here, not only because they are just plain cool, but also because I grew up with them. The car in this video is older than the ones I grew up with, but the same family...

The Holley Memorial Day Sale Is On Now! Red, White, And Burnout Ready! Save Big On The Holley Products You Love Right Here. c

If you are already wanting to buy new parts for your project, then why not save big with Holley’s latest sale? It’s the Holley Memorial Day Sale and it can save you big money on the products you...

SCORE Reveals the Magical Race Course of the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 In Mexico

May 13, 2025 In Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico The official map for the second round of the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship is now available at www.score-international.com. It covers 461.03...

SCCA Shop Manual presented by Hoosier: Here Are 6 Tips that Take the Stress out of Your First Track Day! Read Up And Race!

Everyone should go to an open track day or autocross at least once in their lifetime, but not everyone gets through it without some stressful moments. With some simple and easy steps, you can avoid...

Would Enzo Ferrari Cry? The Stanceworks Turbo Honda-Powered Ferrari rips at GridLife South Carolina On It’s First Outing With The New Combo

In the last video about the Stanceworks K20 swapped Ferrari, it was all about getting a little testing in after prepping for the race season. Now it’s time for its first race with the all new K20...

Newbern Goes 211 MPH in a Trans Am In Arkansas at the East Coast Timing Association Races!

Going over 200 miles per hour is something special, regardless of where it happens, and once you go after that kind of speeds you just can’t stop. This is why David Newbern had to make changes...

The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Gets Its First Test Drive: Is This Aston Martin Actually Better Than Ferrari?

I remember when the Aston Martin Vanquish was introduced in 2001. I’m not always interested in late model sports cars, but when this one came out it was super sexy. When it showed up in the new...

IMSA Race Recap: The 2025 IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship – The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship At Laguna Seca

If you missed the International Motor Sports Association races in Monterey, don’t worry because here are the hot highlights. Laguna Seca is not only one of the most iconic race tracks in the...

Bennett’s Customs Helps With This Barn Find Revival: This 1929 Ford Roadster’s First Start in 20 Years!

The Bennetts Customs crew got to take a look at an old 1929 Ford hot rod barn find recently, and the video is good stuff. This is a cool car, and it is hard to believe someone would leave it sitting...

Tri-Five Classic Chevy’s At SoCal’s Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum

When you see flyers for Tri-Five Classic Chevy cruises, or those specialized car shows every weekend, it’s not a coincidence—it’s a movement. These cars have stood the test of time because they...

Travis Pastrana Is Driving the Final Vehicle on His Bucket List And He’s Terrified! Will He Actually Make Laps In This Thing?

Travis Pastrana has driven a LOT of stuff, but the final vehicle on his list is the last one not because he couldn’t get behind the wheel before now, but because he has some legitimate fear...