Video: Nelson Supercars Builds a Crazy, 1,750hp Thing-a-ma-jig
Tom Nelson is a name we’re sure you know. He’s the California engine and supercar builder who has had his hands in a bunch of high profile projects. His latest creation is a wild Chevy...
The Camaro is Huge in Japan; Whole Japanese Inventory is Sold Out
First off, we’ll admit that the headline was designed to catch your attention. While it’s true that Edmunds.com is reporting that the entire stock of 2010 Camaros destined for Japan is...
When Step-Moms Attack: Lisa Mayfield Charged With Assault and Trespassing
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, the Jeremy Mayfield situation ‘splodes once again. Lisa Mayfield, the stepmom that Jeremy has publicly called a “whore” and who he...
Drag Week Plus eBay = Brilliant Idea?
Eddie Miller is one of the great characters of Hot Rod’s Drag Week. He’s a dude with a hella fast hot rod and jaw to match. Eddie has never been shy about stating his position on how his...
Canadian Cop Charged With “Street Racing”
We were grabbed by this headline, too, as we suspected the worst. We thought we were going to be reading about a cop taking on all comers in a hot rodded Crown Vic or Hemi powered Charger. Instead we...
eBay Pick of the Week: Stupid Rare Factory Boss 429 Race Parts
Every now and again, ever we’re amazed at the stuff that’ll just pop up on eBay. Today’s look-see is actually a double dose of Ford racing history: a set of all-out factory Boss 429...
Hoped-for Pony Car War in NASCAR Nationwide Series Looks Like a No-Go
We’re sure that they are shocked beyond belief in Daytona that the Big Three have not all done backflips to get their pony cars into the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Ford is the only one who has...
Event Coverage: 2009 Woodward Dream Cruise
Since it has been happening for 15 years straight, nearly every car guy knows about the Woodward Dream Cruise, even if they have not been there. The massive cruise scene held on the Detroit...
Monday Time Killer: Wrecked Exotics
Following today’s Cash For Clunkers Maserati story, the only natural Monday Time Killer we could think of was WreckedExotics.com, a macabre look at rare, big dollar, supercars wrecking,...
Clueless Newspaper Overplays “Cash for Clunkers” Maserati Turn-In
Here’s a way to start your Monday with a laugh. A guy turns in a 1980s, problem-riddled Maserati Bi-Turbo, and Virginia’s Portfolio Weekly treats it like the dude just dropped off a...
BREAKING VIDEO: 2010 Taurus SHO Runs 13.92 at the Drags!
Leapin’ lizards! We knew the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO would be a decent runner with the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, but we did not think it would have the suds on tap to knock off a brand new V6...
Event Coverage: August 16, 2009 Pomona Swap Meet
The Pomona Swap Meet is known far and wide for being one of the best spots in the country to find killer rust-free iron, hot rod parts, and memorabilia. The August 2009 Pomona Swap Meet was no...
2009 Bonneville Speed Week: It’s a Wrap
As the sun rose on the 7th day of racing at Speed Week 2009, hopes were high among teams, spectators, and SCTA officials alike that we would see a 400-mph measured mile from the Speed Demon...
Friday Excuse to Go to Detroit and Drink: The Woodward Dream Cruise is On!
Ah yes, the Woodward Dream Cruise. Technically it does not go down until tomorrow, but the word on the street is that there has already been an epic level of cruising all week. Saturday will mark the...
