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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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Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News! This Week: Running From Diesels And Random Acts Of Airbags

Ok, you want the truth? I’ve been awake long enough to see double, after watching what I can only describe as the mother of all going-away parties went down in a location that is at least 50%...

This Diesel Is Amazing! This Might Be One Of Most Evil Diesel Drag Racers We’ve Ever Seen.

The guys at 1320 Video are amazing at catching all the fun stuff that goes down the dragstrip, but this one is a little bit unique compared to their norm. This crazy Wagler Duramax powered truck runs...

This Billet Aluminum Vent Canister System From Chassisworks Is Just What You Need!

Chris Alston’s Chassisworks has all kinds of cool products to help you build and maintain your hot rod, race car, or pro touring machine. One of the often overlooked areas of a build are proper...

The Most Modified Power Wheels Ever Goes Drifting On The Beach! Here’s How The Turbo Barbie Mustang Is Doing…

Yes, I know I’m fixated on the Barbie Mustang that the guys at Grind Hard Plumbing Co. have put together, but look at it…tell me you didn’t think of doing something like this...

Sport Wagon: This 1973 Opel 1900 Would Be A Neat Group 2 Custom Project!

Now here’s a neat little treat that you don’t normally see the likes of. Between 1971 and 1975, the Opel Ascona A was imported to the United States as the Opel 1900. It packed a...

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Supermassive: The Antonov AN-225 Coming In To Land At Oakland

When you fly 737s pretty much everywhere within the continental United States, you tend to forget just how big large aircraft can truly be. And this comes from someone who at one point had a quick...

This 1970 SS 454 Chevelle Has Been Sitting In This Yard, Complete, For 30 Plus Years!

Patrick Glenn Nichols is known for finding some of the coolest and rarest muscle cars on earth, sitting in the most random places. Not all of them are “barn” finds, but only because not...

Holley LS Fest 2018: Some Interesting New Attractions In The Amusement Park!

The 2017 Holley LS Fest was a record-breaker for attendance at the show that is solely centered around one manufacturer’s engine. That’s impressive. It’s even more impressive when...

Holley Has A New Sniper EFI That Replaces A Q-Jet! Quadrajet Owners Rejoice!

I’m not gonna lie, I really like Quadrajet carburetors. They came stock on jillions of GM cars, and more, and I’ve owned several that had them on them. They work great, can support...

How Street Outlaw’s Big Chief Missed The Wall On This One Is Beyond Us

There are times when stuff happens on a race track that don’t make much sense. Times when someone does everything but touch the wall, the centerline, the other car, or whatever. Often we refer...

If You Have A 283, Or Other Small Bore Small Block Chevrolet, Edelbrock Has New Performer RPM Cylinder Heads For It

Small Bore Small Block owners sometimes get the short end of the stick when it comes to good cylinder heads. Everything is always catering to the 4 inch plus bore guys so when Edelbrock introduced...

Rough Start: A 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia That Would Be A Neat Restoration Project

Ok, I might have my own personal issues with any air-cooled Volkswagen, but I can understand why people gravitate to them. They are simple, light, durable, and…well, after that, you’ll...

This Pro Street 1970 Maverick Is Throwback Greatness and Not Far From Street Bruiser Duty

I’m in love with a good Ford Maverick, and this one is good for sure. There is something about these little Fords that just speak to you, especially when outfitted with a big tire. This one...

Roadside – LS Fest Or Bust: This Amazing Build Happened In Just 6 Weeks, Plus Lots Of Action From The Event Itself

When the guys at Roadside set out to tell a story, they really tell a story. Take one group of off-road racers, including one that has an unhealthy love for Nissan 240s, and give them just 6 weeks to...