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Drag Racing 2000hp Trucks UPHILL in SNOW! What Could Possibly Go Wrong? This Is Insane And Fun In All The Right Ways!

Ice and snow racing events just make me smile, but probably not for the reason you think. As awesome as these events are, and as cool as the race cars and trucks can be, it’s the people that...

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More of Our 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos: Door Cars, Floppers, Dragsters, And More!

(Photos by David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances...

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Who Makes The Best Thermal Imaging Camera? And Does The Price Match The Test Results? Project Farm Finds One Clear Winner!

If you are like me, there have been a bunch of times when you wished you had a thermal imagine camera. I use my laser temperature gun all the time, and it’s very handy, but sometimes it would...

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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Testing from Darana Motorsports Park GALOT In Preparation For The IHRA Season Opener!

If you are fired up about the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro season opener, you are not alone! And with this weekend’s season opener going on at Darana Motorsports Park, formerly GALOT, there is plenty...

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The Direct Injection Vs Port Injection Debate Is Dead! Or Is It? Brian Tooley Racing And The Real Tuners Podcast Dyno Test!

I know there are some good reasons for Direct Injection in gasoline engines. But I also know that DI engines can be a giant pain in the butt and have some serious issues folks need to be aware of....

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This Race Engine Was Built By Someone Else. Here’s How Moran Motorsports Found 260 Additional Horsepower That They Missed!

I know several professional engine builders, and several who think they are professional engine builders. Make no mistake, I’m not even remotely claiming to be an engine builder, and...

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Mike Dunn Video: The New IHRA President Makes His First Public Statement – Plus More IHRA Information

Freshly minted IHRA president Mike Dunn has made his first public statement in the form of the video we have for you to watch below. In it he introduces himself and lets the world know why he thinks...

Watch A Mustang Pull A Power Wheelie At The Eighth Mile On Ice During The Merrill ICE Drags!

We have brought you a bunch of cool coverage from the Merrill Ice Drags over the years but nothing has ever come close to comparing to the video below which shows the ridiculously fast Nitemare II...

Rough Start: Would You Be Willing To Spend A Couple Grand On A Clean Ford Station Wagon?

We love a good station wagon around here. We might not agree on what makes a good station wagon among at least two of us, but we like them just the same. They have room, they are practical, and...

She Stuck The Landing! Lexus Lands On Roof Of Ritzy California Home

On a recent trip to California I had the good fortune to be riding with a guy who knew his way around the place really well. With a couple of hours to kill and nothing in particular to do, he took me...

Russian Off-Roading: Where Slogging Through Deep Water And Mud Isn’t Just Part Of The Fun…It’s The Only Way To Go!

Ever wondered what it’s like to go off-roading in other countries? I did, and decided to look around YouTube and see what I could find that was interesting, and immediately this footage of some...

2016 Grand National Roadster Show: Our Last Gasp Of Photos Until 2017!

Yes, sadly it is true. This is our last gasp of photos from the 2016 Grand National Roadster Show. We’re willing to bet that we’re one of a handful of places who posted as much coverage...

Would You Rather, The Bizzaro World Thunderbird Edition! They Both Have Power Adders And Manual Transmissions, And They’re Both Freaks!

Between my own bizarre tastes and years of looking for every possible custom car I can think of, I’d thought that I had seen it all. I’ve seen trucks mounted onto tractors, semi-tractor...

Question Of The Day: What Are Your Thoughts On A Moonshine Car Build?

Call it what you will: mountain dew, white lightning, hooch…moonshine just might be the drink of motorsports. The high-proof liquor is the stuff of legends and is responsible for sowing the...

The King of The Hammers Photos Continue! More Ultra 4 Unlimited Craziness From Johnson Valley

(Photos by Chad) – What some people don’t realize about the NITTO King of the Hammers is that there are multiple classes of competition and like in any multi-class motorsport...

Here’s How To Party In Russia: “Flying Tractor Racing”…Put Your Chiropractor On Standby!

Have you ever priced a brand new farm tractor? The costs range from impressive to stratospheric! A typical small-farm tractor that can handle bush-hogging, hay-bailing and moderate tilling will set...

2016 Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs – We Check Out The Big Show In Southern Ohio

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – 1st even for us this year.  We contacted a couple people and ended up speaking with event director Greg who let us in early Saturday morning so we could...

This Turbocharged, Ratty Looking 1979 Dodge D150 Is Flipping Awesome – Sucker Maker!

When it comes right down to it, we make a habit of embracing ugly around here. That’s not because have have any sort of ill will toward beautiful, professionally built stuff, but there’s...

King Of The Hammers Action Gallery: Dirt, Rocks, And The Toughest Race In The USA

(Photos by Chad) – One of the things I am always envious of Chad for is the fact that there’s cool car stuff happening year ’round where he lives. The shows, the cruises, and the...

SEMA Alert: The EPA Is Actively Trying To Kill Racing – Trying To Ban Converting Street Cars Into Race Cars

We don’t delve into politics here unless it is something that directly has an impact on the lives of our readers and no matter what color state you live in or what side of the aisle you support...