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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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Gearhead Guys You Should Know – St. Paddy’s Day Edition: Joey “Yer Maun” Dunlop

Only a handful of people know who Joey Dunlop is in the United States, but worldwide, he is recognized as one of the greatest motorcycle racers in history. Victorious in Grand Prix racing and at the...

Craigslist Find: A Blazer Chalet Camper I Want Bad Bad Bad. You Should Too Or Your Just Weird.

When Price Chenault sent us a tip that there was a 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer with the Chalet Camper on the back for sale in the Seattle area, he also include the following. “I know one of you...

Epic Hillclimb Video: David Baldi Tortures The Italian Tarmac Of Bologna’s San Luca

You MUST watch this video. I am normally not a small engine sports car guy, although I do thoroughly enjoy a lot of little cars. Just not the white scarf kind I guess. Anyway, this dude David Baldi...

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The Mint 400 Was Last Weekend And This Video Is Proof Of Its Coolness

The 2014 Mint 400 was contested just days ago in Jean, Nevada. Since the late 1960s, racers have been showing up to Nevada with trucks, buggies, and Jeeps to battle in this race of races through the...

Craigslist Find: This Is The Worst Vega Ever Built

That title is a pretty definitive statement, but it is true unless you can prove us wrong. We were forwarded this Craigslist ad by Pete Garzia and after staring at it in a sort of amazed wonder, we...

Bonus Bitchin Funny Car Photo Gallery From The 2014 March Meet.

(Photos by Darr Hawthorne) Just when you thought we were out of March Meet content, we come back around and throw some more at you. In fact, today’s Funny Cars, and behind the scenes shots, are...

Getting FASTer… Bolt On Upgrades For Your LS That Make Big Power

(Words and Photos by Richard Holdener with OnTheDyno.com) Hey bangers, if you own an LS motor or are thinking about getting one, you need to check this out. Like the original small-block Chevy, one...

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Jim Murphy’s WW2 Racing Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster Operation Is For Sale.

Jim Murphy, the one who’s won the March Meet 4 times, is selling his entire Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster operation. This is not the car he lost first round with at the 2014 March Meet, but...

Were Dealers Promoting Street Racing In The ’60s? You Be The Judge.

Check out this great ad for a 1968 SS 427 Chevy Biscayne. The dealer actually calls it a street racer special! I have to say, if I was street racing it I would want one with the column shifter and a...

Video: Insane High Speed Rally Action From Finland – Modern Day Driver In Old Car = EPIC!

There are few things more enthralling, heart stopping, exciting, and just plain impressive than in-car rally videos, especially when there is a pro behind the wheel and the car has some suds. Both of...

The Parting Shift: In the Office of a Mountain Motor Pro Stock

Tony Gillig was a stand out Pro Stock runner with the IHRA for several seasons. He stepped away from the sport a little while back, but we still have this awesome video of him launching, driving, and...

Video: 1980s Can Am Action From Laguna Seca Featuring Rahal and Sullivan

Can am racing ruled. Small blocks, big blocks, Ford, Chevy, the series was arguably the best mix of sports car technology and good old American hot rod power. Big Kinsler and Hilborn fuel injection...

Bottom Dollar Blazer Project – Episode 5: MY PARTS ARE HERE!

OMG, Mr. Brownpants is here, Mr. Brownpants is here, and he has my parts! I’ve been waiting for this day, and it’s finally here! This is basically the shipment that’s going to turn...

Obscene Horsepower: Watch A Blown Small Block Sand Drag Jeep Pull Massive Dune Wheelies

Both Chad and I believe that paddle tires are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Seriously, the idea of essentially building a tire with shovels grafted to it for performance at the...