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The Anatomy of a Win: Ultimate Street Cars attack Willow Springs and We’ve Got Photos and Results Right Here!

(Words by Jim McIlvaine, Photos by Kaleb Kelley) The third stop of the 2026 season of OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car series took competitors to their first West coast event at historic Willow Springs...

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RJ Fab Tech Talk: Custom Headers Explained – Rob Lindsay Goes Over Tips, Tricks, And Proven Methods For Custom Header Fabrication.

You may not have heard of RJ Fab, but you’ve probably seen something they have built. When Rob Lindsay started RJ Fab a few decades ago I doubt he thought he’d build a brand that covered...

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The Last LIL GANGSTA standing get’s $30,000 Cash! – Biggest Payout EVER! Here Is Street Car Bragging Rights at Rockingham Dragway

Lil Gangstas just keeps on keeping on, and at Street Car Bragging Rights at Rockingham Dragway they not only put on a hell of a show, but also put up the biggest payout in LG history at $30,000 for...

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Here are 16 of the COOLEST GASSER Combinations from the Southeast Gassers Association. It’s the 1960s All Over Again!

Every Southeast Gassers Association race is a flashback to the 1960’s, which is why everyone loves going to their races so much. These races are all about the showmanship and the fun and...

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Can You Really Paint A Car For Less Than $250 And Make It Look Halfway Decent? Tony Says, Yes… Err Maybe. Watch.

Cheap car and truck paint jobs have always been popular, whether in DIY stories in magazines, on the internet, or with companies like Earl Sheib and Maaco. Hell, Earl Sheib would paint any car for...

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Taking Slow Junk Off The Jumps At The Ramp Contest at Hudson Speedway Memorial Day Thrill Show 2026

Going fast in slow cars, thrashing on junk, and jumping things that shouldn’t be jumped are always a good time and the folks at Hudson Speedway sure know it. For their Memorial Day Thrill Show...

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C Clamps Often Suck, But Who Makes The Best C-Clamp? Let’s Settle This! $4 vs $252, Wilton, Yost, Irwin, Wright Tool, Harden, WEN, Proto

Project Farm is back at it, but this time the tool being tested is C-Clamps. C-Clamps are one of those tools that you reach for pretty often but that sometimes cause as much aggravation as they do...

Here’s Why A Fixture Table Makes The World Of Difference For Your Welding Projects

Jason at Fireball Tools is a badass, and you guys know I’ve been a fan of his products and videos for a long time. He thinks outside the box when necessary, improves the box most often, and is...

Sportsman Drag Racing Photos: Grippo Hits Maple Grove For More Stock And Super Stock Racing!

Our fifth gallery of photos from Maple Grove is right here and if you missed the first one we’ve got a link below to check those out too! (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) The Lucas Oil Drag...

TASCA AND ASHLEY PICK UP WINS AT NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS IN BRISTOL

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 10, 2023) – Bob Tasca III powered to his first win of the season on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, knocking off legendary Funny Car driver John Force in the final round of...

THE FINNEGAN’S TWIN TURBO LS-SWAPPED JET BOAT DISTURBS THE PEACE!

Wifey’s boat is back out in preparation for a family vacation, and that means Finnegan needed to make some cooling system improvements. He got the work done on that part and then had Kevin from...

Sportsman Drag Racing Photos: Grippo Hits Maple Grove For Stock And Super Stock Racing!

Our fourth gallery of photos from Maple Grove is right here and if you missed the first one we’ve got a link below to check those out too! (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) The Lucas Oil Drag...

FREE Drag Racing Livestream: 2nd Annual No Box 660 Shootout – Sunday

We dig No Box bracket racing, where everyone is leaving off the bottom bulb whether foot brake style or with a trans brake. But regardless, they are leaving without a delay box and that is fun. Watch...

HEAD TO HEAD SHOOTOUT-LS1 VS LS2 WHICH ONE MAKES MORE HP NA & BOOSTED WITH A VORTECH SUPERCHARGER?

There have been a few generations of LS engines and each one has gotten better and better, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had on older-generation models like the LS1...

Newbern And DD Speed Shop Surprise Their Buddy And Build His Roadkill ’57 Chevy For Power Tour!

When a group of guys gets together to help a friend on their project, it is usually some of the most fun they can have working on a car. But when a couple of those guys get together to surprise a...

From Icon to Snap-On, Testing Folding Worklights is Hilarious

Battery powered and rechargeable LED work lights have become a mechanics best friend, but they are not all created equal. A couple years ago that didn’t matter because you didn’t expect a...

Sportsman Drag Racing Photos: Lucas Oil Drag Racing Photos From Maple Grove!

Our third gallery of photos from Maple Grove is right here and if you missed the first one we’ve got a link below to check those out too! (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) The Lucas Oil Drag...

Hot Rod Hoarder Brings Us 6 Minutes of SCREAMING Engines from Southeast Gassers

When Tommy Lee says that the Southeast Gassers Association has the best old-school racing series, he’s not kidding. These guys put on a hell of a show with cars that have the look and feel of...

Panicking For Power Tour! Will Vice Grip Garage Make It With The NASCAR Car And Two Others?!

The NASCAR Tribute car needs a lot of work in order to be ready to hit the road and go on Power Tour, so Derek better get it together and make it happen. As usual, there is a timeline that is tight,...

FREE Drag Racing Live Stream: 18th Annual Ultimate 64 – Saturday

Big money bracket racing continues this weekend with the Ultimate 64 race that is coming to you live right here from Kil-Kare Raceway. This is a famous race that has some really storied wins. And...