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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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Mecum Classic Car Auction Indy Is LIVE Right Here! Watch All The Bidding Action On Your Favorites.

Classic car auctions, hell any car auction, is a good time. Auctions in general are a fun way to maybe get a deal and to have a better time doing it than just walking up and making a purchase. They...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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More NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Pro Stock, Pro Stock Bikes, And Factory Stock 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos!

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North...

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More Charges Heaped on Evan Knoll – Trial Pushed Back to May

Evan Knoll’s defense team is starting to look more and more like a legal version of Gen. Custer and his men. Knoll’s trial was slated to begin in just a couple of weeks but prosecutors...

AFCO is Giving Away Free Stuff – GET SOME!

Our pals at Afco have caught Super Bowl fever and are running a contest on their Facebook page to give away some free stuff! Afco is an Indiana company and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy is home to the...

Chevy Silverado Super Bowl Ad Takes Direct Shot at Ford!

To use the title from a famous WWII era song, “Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!” The crosstown rivalry between Ford and Chevy is 100% back on track and we’re all starting...

Antique Mini Bikes Rule!

Our pal Joe Sebergandio is arguably one of the biggest names in the automotive aftermarket, that the public has never heard. He’s a behind the scenes guy that does a lot of great work for a lot...

Ford Ramp Truck Ebay Find: Ford Fans Start Bidding!

“I am in LUST….!!!!” wrote Joe Grippo when he sent this one in to us. I can’t argue with that sentiment. This cool 1971 Ford F350 Ramptruck is cool in our book. The fact that...

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Australian Burnout Video Like None Other…with FIRE!

It seems like every time Brian takes a day off I end up running an Australian burnout video. I’m such a fan, that readers have sent me DVDs of this stuff with notes saying I need to run the...

PSCA News: Maggio Motorsports’ Pro Street Plans for 2012

It seems like we were just in Vegas broadcasting from the Pacific Street Car Association’s Street Car Supernationals, and already teams are testing and getting ready for the upcoming 2012 PSCA...

DIY AutoTune Releases Generation II Plug and Play EMS

The guys over at DIY AutoTune, otherwise known as the mad geniuses who unleashed the “MegaSquirt” do it yourself EFI craze on the world are back with a new piece to feed the need of the...

Mark Lyle Named to the Position of NHRA Chief Starter

(Photo: NHRA)- One of the last lingering questions going into the 2012 NHRA season centered around the position of Chief Starter. Rick “The Iceman” Stewart had been the man between the...

This Goodguys Scottsdale Show Video is the Most Bitchin’ Thing You’ll See Today

We were tipped off to this artistic and frankly bitchin’ video of the 2011 Goodguys Scottsdale show. The video is set to some cool and non-intrusive music, has no voice over, and captures the...

Camaro ZL1 Production Begins in Canada – Rick Hendrick Drives First Car Off the Line

The much anticipated Camaro ZL1 is officially a real deal production car now with the first examples rolling off the assembly line in Canada at GM’s Oshawa yesterday. The 180mph capable Camaro...

New MTX Dual Function Digital Gauges from Innovate Motorsports

We are suckers for cool gauges around here. And with more and more choices coming out from multiple manufacturers, it is sometimes overwhelming. And while we are gauge watchers, over the years we...

Car Show Rules Video…Supercar Sunday Edition

Hmmmmm…Let me warn you that this video is…well…interesting. Aside from the apparent lack of white balance, you will be treated to a gentleman who could absolutely be the guy on the...

Caption This Photo: Excited Chad is Excited

Our live broadcast of the PRO Winter Warm Up at Palm Beach International Raceway in Florida was a smashing success. We had a great audience that got a neat behind the scenes look at how NHRA nitro...