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More of Our 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos Right Here: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, Wheelstands, And More!

(Photos by David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances...

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Scott Sullivan on Pro Street Style, Street-Driven Customs, and a Lifetime of Hot Rod Building

Scott Sullivan is one of the most iconic car builders of the 1980s and 1990s. After building what many considered to be the first Pro Street car, his 1967 Nova, and several other iconic machines...

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How Did Swapping a 500HP SRT4 Turbo Engine Into The Cleanest Classic Dodge Caravan Ever Become A Total Disaster?

In the last installment of the SRT4 powered Caravan build, I said that I wasn’t sure there has ever been a Dodge Caravan that was cleaner and cooler than this one right here, and the engine...

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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series From In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip – Saturday

We’ve got more live drag racing coming to you from NHRA’s Division 7! 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...

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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series From Gainesville Raceway – Saturday

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from NHRA’s Division 2! 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...

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Exhaust Insulation Tech: Installing Embossed Stainless Exhaust Heat Shielding On A Turbocharged Drag And Drive Beast!

I’ve been doing drag and drive events for 21 years now, and have been very vocal over the years about what it takes to be successful when it comes to completing these events and having a good...

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2023 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photo Coverage: You Name It, We Got It! INCLUDING THIS WILD RIDE!!!

(Photos by Richard Pasley) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook! We’re talking huge crowds, great racing, and a good time had by all! This is the start of a whole new year...

How To Rebuild A Holley Carb, Part 2: Reassembly. Let’s Put This Thing Back Together!

Here is Part 2 on how to rebuild your Holley carburetor at home for cheap! While EFI is the hot topic nowadays, and we’re fans of some of the cool stuff it can do for us, there are jillions of cars...

How To Make A No-Sew Mexican Blanket Seat Cover For Your Hot Rod

Mexican blanket seat covers, or upholstery, are super cool in the right hot rod or custom and we dig them. In this cool video from Jefferson at Red Dirt Rodz, he’s going to show us how to make...

Photo Coverage From The 60th Chicago World Of Wheels Show Starts Here!

(Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) World of Wheels has been a Chicago-area tradition for quite some time, and 2023 marked its 60th annual showing. Having taken place in the city proper when first...

BangShifty Science: Will Shooting A Running Engine With .50 Cal Bullets Stop It?

We got sent a couple tips on this video but it was Ron Thomas who tree’d everyone with the first so we have to thank Ron for that. This video is cool and it is further proof that when it comes...

Spring Little Cobra: Watch Former F1 Star Jenson Button Carve Through The Field At Goodwood In A Mighty Cobra

Sometimes it is hard to really get a peek at the talent of a race driver at work. On the professional level, there’s typically so much talent that someone’s true ability may not shine due...

Watch The Black Sheep 1975 Dodge Big Horn Pulling Truck Launch the Nose And The Engine!

Brenda Shanklin is the driver of the Black Sheep, a 1975 Dodge Big Horn pulling truck that’s pretty awesome by any measure. The Shanklin family pulling operation is neat because it’s...

Money No Object: Dad’s Old ’69 Caprice Certainly Had Guts, Didn’t It?

Nostalgia might be the strongest force when it comes to all of us who are afflicted with this gearhead sickness. Somewhere along the way, usually early on, there was something about a car that made...

ARP Adds More Accessory Studs With Rounded “Nut Starter” Available For A Variety Of Applications!

ARP’s (Automotive Racing Products) unique accessory studs with a rounded “nut starter” nose are available for an ever-increasing variety of applications. These include specially designed studs...

PART 2: The Most Bad Ass Barn Finds Ever? 39 Cars, In Three Barns, And ALL Of Them Are 1968 & 1969 Z28 And SS Camaros, Plus 1970 Chevelle SS 396 & 454 Cars & Parts

Here is Part 2 of this amazing score! We’re talking about a collection that is truly unbelievable. Watch. And if you missed part 1, then use the link below to check it out. You won’t want...

Tri-State Auto Exhibition Photos – Colorado Customs, Hot Rods, And More

We’ve got more photos to share from Colorado! (Words and Photos by Charles Wickam) A staple in the Denver car community is the Tri-State Auto Exhibition, and in 2023 the Sabers Car Club...

Simple Tech: How To Rebuild Drum Brake Wheel Cylinders At Home For Cheap!

I know that disc brake swaps are super common on muscle cars, hot rods, etc, but there are still a ton of them out there running stock rear drum brakes and for good reason. They work. There is...

Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals Photo Coverage: Lone Star Hot Rods, Trucks, And So Much More.

More fun car show photos from Texas. It might only be March, but temps were in the high 80s so it felt more like summer in Texas and we dug it. This is why people love Goodguys shows because you can...

2023 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photo Coverage: Super Stock, Pro Stock, Dragsters, Funny Cars And More!

(Photos by Richard Pasley) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook! We’re talking huge crowds, great racing, and a good time had by all! This is the start of a whole new year of...