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King Of The Hammers Livestream 2026: The Every Man Challenge Is Today, Plus The Kids 170 Tonight! Here Is All Of Our King of the Hammers Livestream Action From Johnson Valley!

Off-road racing across Johnson Valley California at King of the Hammers 2026 continues right here! We’ve got the livestream rocking right here from start to finish, so make sure you tune in and...

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Electrical Tech: WIRE CRIMPING 101 – How to Crimp Open Barrel Terminals Like a PRO! (Wire Selection Included)

There is a lot of wiring going on in your average newer built hot rod, what with EFI and electric everything and all that. But even if you have an older, or more traditional, ride there are still...

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Grand National Roadster Show 2026 Photo Coverage Continues: Even More Hot Rods, Customs, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Trucks, and More!

We’ve got another gallery of photos from the show, and if you missed our previous photos we’ve got a link to those too! (Photos by Chad Reynolds) Our newest gallery of photos from the...

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This Is The Biggest Deal In Air Hammers: Which One Of These Beasts Actually Performs Under Real Testing Conditions?

In a world of tools that just keeps getting better and better for the money, and where nearly everything is offered in a battery operated version that outperforms everything else, air hammers seem to...

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Ride On Board With Christopher Polvoorde During His King of the Hammers Trophy Truck Qualifying Run!

Seeing Trophy Trucks run well over 100 miles per hour across the desert is something truly special. With suspension travel that is measured in feet, not inches, and 1,000 horsepower on tap for the...

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This Is What Hanging Out With Jay Leno For A Day Is Like: Driving Cool Stuff + Shop Tour + New Projects!

8 years ago I got the chance to come to Jay Leno’s and talk to his car care guys, get a truck washed and waxed, and check out the collection. We weren’t supposed to really talk to Jay...

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Event Coverage: York US30 Reunion Muscle Car Madness

Our boy Joe Grippo is the man you can blame any time this weekend when your better half finds you gluded to the computer screen because you are checking out the 190 plus photos from the US30 Reunion....

Gallery: The Hotchkis Autocross at the NMCA/NMRA West Coast Nationals

We’ve been autocross heavy this week, and for good reason, they’re happening all over the place! From the Goodguys event in Columbus, Ohio, to the this event, held at the NMCA/NMRA West...

JPC Racing Now Offering CNC-Ported Ford 5.0 Coyote Heads

Ford’s 5.0L Coyote engine has established itself as a worthy piece on both the street and the strip. Making more than 400hp right out of the factory box, many hot rodders have started swapping...

She’s Got Skills: In and Out of Car Video of Spectre’s Brandy Morrow Kicking Ass on the Autocross

The other day we told you that Brandy Morrow of Spectre Performance came, saw, and conquered the autocross at the Goodguys Nationals in Columbus, Ohio last weekend. Her sub-33 second run in...

Cool New Product Video: Dynatech SuperMAXX Headers for the 2011 Challenger SRT8

Designing headers for late model cars has to be like learning Chinese algebra. With the way engines are packaged into vehicles, there is an incredible amount of work involved in packaging and...

Thursday Time Killer: An Amazing Collection of Muscle Car and Drag Racing Photos from the 1960s!

We’ve got to thank Joe Grippo for tipping us off to this awesome collection of muscle car and drag racing photos from the 1960s. They were taken in the New England area and show guys horsing...

Extreme Wreckage Video: Wild Destruction From Multiple Racing Series in South America

There’s racing happening in every corner of the globe. Lots of it isn’t as glamorous or commercialized as the major series in America and Europe, but that doesn’t mean it is any...

RideTech Introduces the new Tru-Turn System for Camaros and Novas!

Here comes RideTech again, bringing more new and innovative components to the market for muscle car owners who like to turn corners! The company has put the finishing touches on and released for sale...

Did You Watch the Premier of The Car Show on Speed? Did You Like It?

Tonight, the highly anticipated new automotive TV show on Speed debuted. “The Car Show” which features Adam Carolla, Dan Neil, Matt Farrah, and John Salley has generated lots of buzz in...

Video: Roadster Shop and Covington Win Optima Batteries Street Machine of the Year in Columbus

Alex Covington and the Roadster Shop staff are still celebrating after winning the 2011 Optima Batteries Goodguys Street Machine of the Year competition in Columbus at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in...

Show Gallery: The Long Beach Swap Meet – July

Even though Toppings Events puts on the Long Beach Swap every month, it doesn’t deminish the amount of great cars and parts that show up. This past Sunday did not disappoint. Since our reporter...

Spectre Performance’s Brandy Morrow Wins Vendor Class Autocross at Goodguys in Columbus!

Our congratulations to Spectre Performance, and Marketing Representative Brandy Morrow, for her win at this weekends Goodguys PPG Nationals Autocross event. Columbus is the Goodguys biggest event of...

Quick Peek: A New ’67 Shelby GT 500 Mustang Doorslammer Body From Cynergy Composites

Our pal and BangShift reader Stu Wotypka is the talented guy behind many of the race car renderings you see popping up on the internet from time to time. His business, ID Motorsport Design...

Bitchin’ Gallery: Small and Medium Bore Sports Cars at the 2011 SOVREN Historics

As we continue our photographic review of the 2011 SOVREN Historic road races, Nathan McGrew has delivered another awesome gallery. This one focuses on small and medium bore sports cars. In these...