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Toronto Motorama Car Show Photos: Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, Race Cars, And More! Doing It Up Canada Style!

(Photos by Mike Brooks)  Continuing with his Toronto Motorama traditions, Mike Brooks has visited the great white north for the Toronto Motorama again this year. We’re used to seeing Brooks...

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Ultimate Street Car Season Begins With Racing In Texas! Here’s Why Running Early In The Season Matters For Championship Pursuits

(Words by Jim McIlvaine, Photos by Kaleb Kelley) The 2026 season of OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car series officially kicked off at G2 Motorsports Park in Anna, Texas. When the grid lined up, the...

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Our 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos Just Keep Coming: Funny Cars, Top Fuel, Sportsman Door Cars, Pro Mods, Pro Stock Bikes And More!

We’ve shared a few galleries of photos from David Whealon already but now we’re getting into some of the photos from Richard Pasley too. Check them all out below by using the link to all...

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Drill Taps: Are These Self Tapping Drill Bits The Tool You’ve Been Missing? Are These More Useful Than Any Other Drill Bits?

I’m a big fan of a good drill bit, like anyone else who’s having to drill holes. But there are some serious differences in bits, regardless of the price. With all the different coatings,...

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Vice Grip Garage Interior Rehab: Derek and His Wife Jess Restored Their Darts Interior On A BUDGET! Here’s How

Just because the parts are available doesn’t mean that doing an interior restoration on your favorite project is going to be cheap. With lots of options, from “custom” bolt in...

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Our 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos Just Keep Coming: Funny Cars, Top Fuel, Door Cars, Pro Mod And More!

Here’s our last blast of photos from David Whealon, but we’ve got more galleries coming still! Use the link below to check out any of the photos you might have missed so far! (Photos by...

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Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series From Heartland Motorsports Park Sunday

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from Division 5! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like Sportsman Drag...

It’s The Chad & Chad Show! I’m Picking Up My New Project Chevy Square Body Suburban From A Wrecking Yard In Kansas!

I needed another project like a hole in the head, but growing up in a square body Suburban has had me wanting one for a while. I’ve owned several other Suburbans over the years, but never a...

Syracuse Nationals Show Photos: New York Has Some Really Cool Hot Rods, Trucks, Customs, And More!

We’ve still got a couple more galleries of photos from the Syracuse Nationals Car Show. If you missed any of the previous photos, use the link below to check them out. There are some cool cars...

Will It RUN AND DRIVE 700 Miles Home? Is This The RUSTIEST Forgotten Firebird EVER! Vice Grip Garage Thinks So

Sometimes I wonder if Derek just picks some of these cars to make us think he’s crazy. I mean seriously, he can’t possibly think all of these are a good idea. I know he used to, but he...

2023 Dunkirk Harbor Cruise – Hot Rods, Trucks, And More On The Lake Erie Shoreline!

(Photos by Mike Brooks) – Every year, the Lakeshore Street Rod Association puts on its annual Harbor Cruise show right on the scenic Lake Erie shoreline in Dunkirk NY. The show never ceases to...

Muscle Car ROYALTY At The Supercar Reunion! – Yenko, COPO, And Motion, Oh My!

The Supercar Reunion may not be that big, but this is one of those events that doesn’t have a single car on the property that isn’t something special. I’m in love with all these...

Steve Torrence, Tim Wilkerson & Gaige Herrera Grab Wins At NHRA Seattle Northwest Nationals

(Photos by Kim Fuller) • Four-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence (near lane) moved into the points lead on Sunday at Pacific Raceways with his first win of the 2023 season, powering past...

How Hard Is It To Ship A Car Across The Country? Not That Hard If You Do It Right, And Here’s How You Do Just That!

With the incredible selection of cars that you can find for sale online, you no longer need to find your newest project or latest road trip machine in your own town. Whether you are finding your...

Influence and Impact E1 – C-10 Truck History 1960-1966, Did Dino n Delmo Save the Truck Industry?

This new series from the guys at Auto Revolution is pretty darn cool! If you ever wondered about the history of the C10 truck, and how the builders you know and love got to be who they are, and how...

Testing A Twin Turbo Mustang On The Street In Preparation For Asphalt Wars !

Ah the good old street test session. These usually go one of two ways, you either find a spot that you can hang out at all night and make run after run or you find a great spot and get chased off in...

Car Show Coverage: Our Final Gallery From Hot Rods On The Tarmac And Santa Ana Drags Exhibit At Lyon Air Museum

Our final gallery of photos from the Lyon Museum is below, but if you missed the previous photos then use the link below to check them out too. This is a special show that features some awesome hot...

Syracuse Nationals New York Car Show Photos: More Really Cool Hot Rods, Trucks, Customs, And More!

Here’s another great batch of photos from the Syracuse Nationals Car Show. If you missed any of the previous photos, use the link below to check them out. (Photos by Mike Brooks) – Mike...

New Product Spotlight: Tim McAmis Talks About Their Fabricated Axle Housing Blanks. Anyone Can Build A Bitchin Rear With This Setup!

Building a badass custom fabricated rear end for your race car has never been easier thank to the gang at Tim McAmis Race Cars, who have a bitchin Fabricated Sheet Metal housing that is ready for you...

Tractor Pull Video: 2023 TNT Truck & Tractor Pulling! Lincoln County Fair Pull! Stanford KY. Friday Night

My first tractor pull was at the fairgrounds in Salinas when I was probably 6 or 7 years old. I had spent my entire life at the dragstrip, so this was not the norm for us but it was fun for sure....