Big Rig’n: The 2016 Waupun Truck-n-Show – Our Photos From The Gathering Of Heavy Steel
(Words and photos by Greg Rourke) – Once a year the smell of ten million cubic yards of cow farts is replaced with the smell of diesel exhaust in Waupun, Wisconsin. Yes, once again it’s...
Watch This 1953 World Sidecar Racing Champion Go Racing Again in 2015
“At the end of the war, I was told, ‘What do you want to be? Do you want be a wireman or an insulation inspector or what?’” Stan Dibben said. “And I said, ‘To hell with it, I wanna ride...
This Australian Pro Stock Motorcycle Rider Makes a Ridiculous Save After His Rear Tire Blows Deep Into the Run
In a lot of racing, there’s a fine line between skill and luck. Finding yourself on the wrong side of either can be an occupational hazard, but sometimes you end up having enough skill to overcome...
A Mid 70’s Mopar Bluesmobile In The 24 Hours Of Lemons? It’s Real, And It’s Awesome!
(All photos by the author unless otherwise noted) Last weekend, the 24 Hours of Lemons descended upon Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for the The GP Du...
Would You Rather, The Ultra-Luxury Concept Edition: Does The Mercedes-Maybach Or The Cadillac Call Out To You?
Remember, about twenty years ago, when concept cars seemed to be aimed at the majority target audience? Pickup trucks, the earliest roots of crossovers and sport-cutes, muscle cars that hadn’t...
Leaf Spring Boogie! The Suspension Cam View Of A Leaf Sprung Drag Car Is Awesome
When it comes to ideas and components that have withstood the plodding march of time, the leaf spring may reign supreme. It has existed for hundreds of years and served dutifully under everything...
BangShift Goes Racing! Project Angry Grandpa Hits The Strip At Milan! Will We Ever See Thirteens?
It’s official: my fascination with making the Project Angry Grandpa Chrysler 300C run mid-13s has turned into a mental sickness. How else do you explain yours truly waking up at 4:50 in the...
This U-13 Ain’t No Submarine – One Of The Nicest 1966 Bronco U13 Models Left On Earth For Sale
Early Broncos command some insane money at auction and in private sales. They are cool trucks that have aged very well. The first generation trucks were so popular that the body style held on deep...
MSHS HEMI’nsanity At Milan Dragway: Modern Mopar Power Screaming In Michigan!
In the predawn hours, the silence was broken, one by one, as Hemi after Hemi was fired up as if to greet the sun in some bizarre ritual. From the lowliest, most basic stocker to the 8-second capable...
DANNY THOMPSON SETS LAND SPEED RECORD ON MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES – A Family Legacy Realized
When Danny Thompson went ripping down the salt on Sunday morning at Bonnville the entire place held their breath. He had qualified on a record at more than 400mph and there was not one person either...
Lavon Miller Calls Aeromotive Diesel Lift Pump Flawless – Dominating Truck Aeromotive Fueled!
If you follow the world of diesel performance, you certainly know who Lavon Miller is. The operator of Firepunk performance in Ohio and the builder of some incredible trucks, Miller is highly...
This Miniature Chevy Nova Is Powered By A Kawasaki Engine And Is Street Legal/Driven! How Cool?!
This is one of the most fun looking things we have seen in forever. You are looking at a miniature Nova that is powered by a bad ass motorcycle engine, is street legal, seats two, and must me more...
Wanna Buy A Drag Strip? Accelaquarter Raceway In Illinois Is For Sale – Freshened Track Is Beautiful
Every time a drag strip comes up for sale, there’s always a flurry of activity around it because these places are always a big part of the local racing community’s life. In this case...
What Do Three Longtime Ford Employees Do When They Get Stuck With A Rental Toyota? They “Fix” It
In order to protect the innocent here, we’re not going to tell you who the guys were that we talked to. Rental car companies generally treat someone driving one of their cars onto the salt as...
