The Ford P.O.S. Is For Sale! The 1987 LTD Crown Victoria From “Men In Black” Could Be Yours!
One of the strangest vehicle obsessions that I see involves the Ford LTD from the original Men In Black. A cheeze-ball movie about aliens and every gearhead in the world zeroed in on the 1987 Ford...
It’s Not Just The Cage: How Seam Welding A Unibody Car Can Significantly Strengthen The Entire Chassis
Modern road race, rally, and drag race cars, that are based on any new unibody chassis will see significant torsional strength improvements by seam welding them. After all, all newer cars are built...
Video: Final Qualifying Results From The AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals in St. Louis.
This weekend’s AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals have been filled with drama and excitement. With more Pro Mods on the grounds than we’ve seen in forever, plus some of the best Top Fuel,...
Unhinged: How A Durable Little Work Truck Can Make Your Gigantic Rig Look Stupid
When I was twelve, I told my stepdad that I wanted a job that actually paid a bit of coin. Not so much mowing lawns or anything like that…I lived in the more rural sections of Western...
What’s The Ultimate Pit Vehicle: Golf Cart, Side By Side, Scooter, 4-Wheeler, Or Wee Little Bitty Car?
Going to the drag races nowadays means loading up not only the car and tools and spares, but also your favorite pit vehicle. Depending on how much space you have on or in the trailer, this could be...
The “WTF?!” Files: Part Corvette, Part Audi, Part Art Deco, All Confusing…The Corvette Bella Elan!
The seller is calling it a 1988 Corvette Bella Elan Coupe and it’s supposed to evoke, I quote: “the owner’s dream of a French Deco style dream car”. I…uh…what?...
Cardboard Template Metal Fabrication Just Got Easier And Cheaper! Ramboard To The Rescue!
(We used screen captures from Project Binky videos to show their use of cardboard aided drafting as examples.) Car builders often joke about using CAD, Cardboard Aided Design, to build hot rods,...
LIVE Bracket Racing: The SPARCO Fall Fling’s Final Day Of Racing LIVE Starts Right Here
The Fling Bracket Racing Series has come to be known as the top big money bracket racing series in the country. With races like the Spring Fling Million, and next year’s $500k Fall Fling in...
Classic YouTube: Buick’s Identity Crisis Of About 1989 – RWD Reatta And Regal, Turbo Six Electra Wagon?
Another day of my sickness over Buick Reattas has led me to this gem from MotorWeek, one that showcased just how much of an identity crisis that Buick was having with itself. Buick, much like Mercury...
Independent Twin Cam Timing Control For Coyotes Is Now Available From Holley EFI
Coyote engine fans rejoice! The fine folks at Holley EFI have just announced that they now have complete independent twin cam variable valve timing control available for both Holley HP EFI and Holley...
This Pro Stock Rear Axle Housing Seems Like A Steal: With Pro Stock Dying, Will More Parts Get Real Cheap?
Major changes in Pro Stock over the past few years, and more to come, mean that Pro Stock as we know it is walking a tight rope. Look at Racing Junk, and you’ll find all kinds of parts and...
Funny Car Chaos Photo Coverage: Singleton & Jackson Conquer Funny Car Chaos Season Finale in Texas
(Words by Chris Graves. Photos by Wes Ramsey, Steve Scott, Russell Brown, Paul Fields, Steven & Dallas Wilson, Ken Bennett, Jason Bryant) The fourth and final event of the 2018 Funny Car Chaos...
Drive Angry: Competitive Racing From The Land Of Touring Cars!
If you were to compare racing to fighting styles, drag racing is like a one-on-one boxing match. Two fighters enter, one leaves, and generally, you know how it’s going to work out. The NHRA is...
LIVE Half Mile Racing From New Orleans: 200 MPH Street Cars?
The number of half mile and mile land speed races going on around the country just keeps growing. But seeing this kind of racing live usually requires you to actually go to one of the races in...
