Power Tour Memories: More Of The Great Photography of Kaleb Kelley – So Many Great Cars and Trucks!
Aug 05, 2015Brian LohnesComments Off on Power Tour Memories: More Of The Great Photography of Kaleb Kelley – So Many Great Cars and Trucks!
(Photos by Kaleb Kelley) – Yesterday we showed you the first batch of Kaleb Kelley’s awesome photos from the 2015 Hot Rod Power Tour. The event is so massive and the experience is such...
Does Your Mk7 VW GTI Understeer? Let Hotchkis Fix That With Their New Adjustable Sway Bars
Aug 05, 2015Brian LohnesComments Off on Does Your Mk7 VW GTI Understeer? Let Hotchkis Fix That With Their New Adjustable Sway Bars
It may shock you to learn that we have a bit of a soft spot for the VW GTI around here. After all, I spent my college years studying really hard and getting good grades road racing a VW Rabbit with...
Miracle Video: Two Cranes Collapse In Holland, Crush 20 Houses, Kill No One
Aug 05, 2015Brian Lohnes6
We first saw this video on Monday and frankly we sat on it. Why? Basically because we were convinced when the cranes fell into a neighborhood and destroyed 20 residences, the death toll would be high...
Would You Rather?, The Evil Chevrolet Edition: Take Your Pick Between Cooter’s Chevelle And Sean’s Monte Carlo From Tokyo Drift!
Aug 05, 2015Bryan McTaggart11
Chevrolets were never meant to be full-on luxobarges. That job belongs to Cadillac, Buick, and in the past Oldsmobile. Chevy products are meant to be the workhorse, the journeyman’s car, the...
Random Car Review: The Chrysler/Plymouth Prowler – From Concept To Forgotten In Short Order
Aug 05, 2015Bryan McTaggart10
Chrysler, in the 1990s, was successful mainly because they became the company of “why not?” Here’s how this worked out: In 1989 the Dodge Viper was shown off in production form. The...
NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl Of Street Legal Drag Racing Coverage: More Action From The Strip – All Classes
Aug 05, 2015Brian LohnesComments Off on NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl Of Street Legal Drag Racing Coverage: More Action From The Strip – All Classes
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – As I have mentioned in previous stories, part of the magic of the NMRA/NMCA super bowl of street legal drag racing is the fact that it draws huge car counts...
This 1945 Mack Fire Truck Is A True California Survivor – Still Running And Fully Functional!
Aug 05, 2015Brian Lohnes1
Despite the dangerous nature of their normal work environment, we can think of no more well kept and pampered working vehicles than fire trucks. With constant loving care being laid onto them by the...
This Porsche’s Owner Is Our Kind Of Porsche Owner: It’s All About Driving The Car
Aug 05, 2015Bryan McTaggart1
Alexander Bermudez doesn’t come across as your stereotypical Porsche guy. He will be the first to tell you that his Porsche 911 isn’t the typical build; his 1990 964-era car has a built...
Pulling Action Photos: A Night With The Wild Supermodified 2 and 4-Wheel Drive Trucks
Aug 05, 2015Brian LohnesComments Off on Pulling Action Photos: A Night With The Wild Supermodified 2 and 4-Wheel Drive Trucks
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – Superchargers. Blowers. Turbos. Forced-Induction. Mention any of those four and gearheads the world-over will know the excitement and noise...
Diesel Power Challenge 2015: The Big Finish! Sled Pulling, Fuel Economy, Champions Crowned
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes2
As is tradition on the last day of the Diesel Power Challenge, there’s big grunt and big concentration on efficiency involved. Sled pulling and fuel economy always close out the Diesel Power...
The Longest Haul: Looking Back At An Amazing Experience On Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes1
(Words and photos by Kaleb Kelley)A couple of months, I embarked on my first Hot Rod Power Tour with my own car. I had been on two others riding with my dad before I had a car fit for the trip....
Noted Racing Announcer Brian Olson Passes – We Remember Him Here As A Friend And As A Professional
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes4
(By Bret Kepner – Photo credit: CompetitionPlus.com) – With a repertoire of skills displayed by few craftsmen, the career of Brian Olson encompassed all of motorsports. Although best...
Unknown Parts Counter Guy: Aww, You’re So Cute When You Bark Orders Like Patton’s Five Year Old Kid!
Aug 04, 2015Bryan McTaggart8
In the military, the officer rank O-1 (Second Lieutenant for the Army, Air Force and Marines, Ensign for the Navy and Coast Guard) has a bit of a bad reputation. When you have E-1s (enlisted), they...
Drag Action Photos: Wheelies, Burnouts, Cool Trucks, And More From The NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes3
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – One of the most pure and true joys that I have in the sport of drag racing is experiencing new things. Whether that’s new tracks, new events, or seeing new...












