SEMA Does Its Best to Take the Edge Off of Clunkers Plan
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on SEMA Does Its Best to Take the Edge Off of Clunkers Plan
Just minutes ago SEMA sent out a press release to detail the work they did in trying to lessen the blow of the “Cash for Clunkers” program that the government is hell bent on pushing upon...
Sand Drags Covered by the New York Times
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Sand Drags Covered by the New York Times
We’ll take any motorsports coverage wer can these days, espcecially if it involves something outside of the mainstream bodies like NASCAR and the NHRA. The sand drags are about as close to...
Whitworth Collection to be Auctioned Off: Dozens of Incredible Cars on the Docket
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Whitworth Collection to be Auctioned Off: Dozens of Incredible Cars on the Docket
This is the big one, quite literally the auction to end all auctions. Jungle Jim’s real Nova Funny Car, several of Ohio George’s race cars, a couple of real General Lees, the 1965 Dodge...
Powered Street Luge is Not for Wimps
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Powered Street Luge is Not for Wimps
First off we have to thank our pal Jay Spinella for the tip off on this. Powered street luge could be the craziest thing we have seen in a long while. The power isn’t coming from weed whacker...
NASCAR’s Wood Brothers Take in NHRA RT66 Nationals
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on NASCAR’s Wood Brothers Take in NHRA RT66 Nationals
The legendary Wood brothers of NASCAR fame recently attended their first NHRA drag race as guests of Bob Tasca III at the NHRA RT66 Nationals that were contested last weekend. The brothers...
Website of the Week: Scads of Vintage IMSA Photos
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Website of the Week: Scads of Vintage IMSA Photos
IMSA was one hell of a racing series, especially when it rose to great heights in the 1980’s with the wild prototypes, and lots of factory money backing larger teams. The whole thing would come...
Come See Us At New England Dragway This Saturday Night or Watch and Listen from Home!
Jun 09, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Come See Us At New England Dragway This Saturday Night or Watch and Listen from Home!
This Saturday night, your favorite blogger, Brian Lohnes will be at New England Dragway in Epping, NH to announce the New England Dodge Dealers “Funny Cars Under the Stars” extravaganza....
Richard Petty Motorsports Releases Nine Employees; Cuts Pay
Jun 09, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Richard Petty Motorsports Releases Nine Employees; Cuts Pay
It seems that the trickle down effects from the Chrysler bankruptcy have already begun as the Associated Press is reporting that Richard Petty Motorsports has laid off nine employees and cut salaries...
Carl Long Speaks Out on NASCAR Fine
Jun 09, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Carl Long Speaks Out on NASCAR Fine
On Sunday night, NASCAR racer Carl Long appeard on SpeedTv’s show, Windtunnel with Dave Despain. In that appearance, Despain asked Long about his controversial, and massive penalty from NASCAR...
Book Review: Class of 2009: Manitoba’s Cruising Phenomenon in Pictures by Jordan Morningstar
Jun 09, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Book Review: Class of 2009: Manitoba’s Cruising Phenomenon in Pictures by Jordan Morningstar
Jordan Morningstar is a member of our forums here on the site and he is also the author and photographer behind the new release, “Class of 2009: Manitoba’s Cruising Phenomenon in...
That’s a Wrap: The Veale and Brown Motorsports A/Fuel Dragster Weekend Wrap Up
Jun 09, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on That’s a Wrap: The Veale and Brown Motorsports A/Fuel Dragster Weekend Wrap Up
This is a weekend wrap up from the A/Fuel dragster team of Veale and Brown Motorsports. These are the dudes who are running large by huge BS.com logos on their five second dragster this season...
With him or At Him?
Jun 09, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on With him or At Him?
Here’s a new item that will appear infrequently. It’s called “With him or At Him” and it will feature a car we come across in our travels that was obviously put together by...
Valvoline’s 300,000 mile Guarantee
Jun 08, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Valvoline’s 300,000 mile Guarantee
Valvoline has announced an interesting new program for people that use Valvoline products that could result in your motor being guaranteed for 300,000 miles. Seriously. The aim of the program,...
Drag Strip Site up for Auction
Jun 08, 2009Brian LohnesComments Off on Drag Strip Site up for Auction
In South Africa. It appears that the USA isn’t the only place that it seems to be impossible to erect a drag strip in. A business man, and drag racing enthusiast in South Africa set about...












