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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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A Lap Around Laguna Seca with Just Your Hands | Robert Wickens in the 36 DXDT Racing Corvette Making Laps

That’s right, this is Robert Wickens driving at speed around Laguna Seca with hand controls only! Without use of his legs, Robert has to do it all with just his hands and arms. Hell, I know...

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK ON MIKE COTTEN’S BAGGED AND BAD ECONOLINE VAN? This Weeks Jobs Are Exhausting!

After getting the engine fix going in the last video, its time to pay attention to the exhaust which is going to include awesome zoomies and more. Check it out below. Mike Cotten is one of the...

TOP 15 HILLCLIMB MONSTERS At Norway´s Roughest HillClimb: Records Were Set, Plus Insane Action.

Hill Climb racing is like rally racing but steeper, and boy is it fun to watch. Sideways, hauling ass, with the risk of running into, or off of, a mountain always makes things a little more exciting....

The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 10 – Removing The UGLY Mercury Tail Lights Uncovered A Badly Damaged Rear Fender!!!

We introduced the Mangled Mercury Project a few months ago and shared the first cuts, plans, etc. for this soon to be cooler ride. We continued with more videos in the series, and if you missed those...

Flashlight Review Video: How Bad are Hardware Store Flashlights? New DeWALT vs ALL THE REST

Over the last several years, two products that have grown exponentially in popularity are folding/pocket knives, and pocket flashlights. I mean it seems like everyone carries a pocket knife, and tons...

It’s Too Pretty NOT TO RUN AND DRIVE 1,835 Miles Home? This Buick Wildcat Looks Too Nice For Derek’s Canada to Tennessee Road Trip!

I love the adventurous spirit that has Derek flying one way to a car show, making an appearance, hanging out with friends and fans, and then looking around to find a cool car to buy and drive back...

Dave Chappelle’s Off-Road Games Jeep Project: Transforming this Jalopy Jeep into a Legit Wheeling Rig.

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that Dave Chappelle has no fear when it comes to cutting up Jeeps and the like in order to make them into real wheeling machines. I mean just look at some of the...

Speed Promotions Racing Presents: THE OUTLAWS – LIVE at Famoso Dragstrip, McFarland, CA. DAY 2!

Street Outlaws is back! Well they are back but not calling themselves Street Outlaws. Instead they are going as Outlaws but with the folks at Speed Promotions they are putting on live events with the...

Dipping and Chemically Stripping A 1967 Pontiac GTO: Dipping The Entire Body And Stripping It Down Completely.

If you want the ultimate paint, filler, and rust removal, then chemically dipping your ride is the way to go. With that said, this is not the choice for those wanting things to be quick and easy. The...

GT World Challenge Asia 2025 LIVESTREAM: Watch Race 1 and 2 From Mandalika Right Here, Plus In Car Action! Sports Car Road Racing Action.

We’ve got GT World Challenge Racing going on live right here, and not only can you watch the entire race but also live feeds from inside specific racecars. Check out the 34 car race and let us...

Brittany Force Shatters Top Fuel Speed Record At The 2025 NHRA Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals Highlights

Brittany Force is the quickest and fastest in the Force family, a title she’s had before and is happy to keep. In the video below you’ll go behind the scenes at John Force Racing to see...

MORE LIVE ROAD RACING – French Federation of Automobile Sport French Tourism Championship – Race 1-4 From Dijon

LIVE Road Racing action from Dijon in France, thanks to the French Federation of Automobile Sport is right here. If you want to see some fun racing action, then watch both of these races today. The...

New Junkyard Inventory! 1970 Chevy Caprice – Original 454, 12 bolt & lots of options! Dealer Album Details And More!

Oooooh, look at this cool new find! Chad has some new inventory at the wrecking yard and this one is cool. A 1970 Chevrolet Caprice is a good find, and makes for a neat hot rod, custom, or low rider....

The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 3 – Building a 3×3 Turbo Diesel Trike with full Suspension! What Could Possibly Go Wrong Here?

We shared the first two parts of this build and everyone was talking about it. This is a full on project that is not for the weak of heart. This is going to be something truly special. Part 3 is...