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LIVE Big Money Bracket Racing: The West Coast Bracket Races Southwest Showdown Is LIVE Right Here All Weekend Long!

It’s that time of year again, when racers from the western states and beyond show up at Tucson Dragway for what has become the premier event of the West Coast Bracket Races series. The Southwest...

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Desert Off-Road Racing Livestream: The 2026 King Shocks 39th SCORE San Felipe 250 – Qualifying, Contingency, And Racing!

Desert off-road racing is some of my favorite off-road action, and having been to Ensenada for the BAJA 1000, the King Shocks San Felipe 250 is near and dear to my heart as well. If you dig desert...

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FREE LIVE NHRA Regional Racing Action: Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing At No Problem Raceway – Friday

Free live drag racing starts here and continues all weekend long from the NHRA Regional at No Problem Raceway In Louisiana. We’re talking all kinds of Sportsman Drag racing which means wheels up...

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Steve Magnante’s Daily Junkyard Crawl: This 428 Cobra Jet Torino Is Ford Big Block Greatness! Someone Save This Thing!

When I see this 428 Cobra Jet Torino, I think about the ones that raced in Stock Eliminator as I was growing up and still do today. This is a rare example of the muscle that Ford flexed when it came...

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2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos: Side By Side 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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Testing The Largest Pistol Impact Guns On The Market: So How Much Power Do These Beasts Really Make?

Most of us only have a 1/2 inch impact in our toolbox. Whether it is air operated or cordless, that’s still about all we need for most hot rod and racing jobs. And even those things are...

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Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals Photo Coverage: Here’s Our Last Blast Of Photos From The Show, Plus Links To All The Rest!

Here is our last gallery of photos folks. We had a great time getting all this photo coverage for you to check out and hope you saw it all. But if you missed any of the previous galleries you can...

Flying Sparks Starts Working On The Rough C6 Corvette’s T56: Part 3 – Ooops, There Broken Parts In Here!

They got it apart, and there are broken parts inside for sure! When Emily and Aaron bought their “new” C6 Corvette a few months ago, it was rough and ready, to say the least. This thing is NOT...

Another 3/30 Celebration: The Dodge 330, Ma Mopar’s Plain-Jane Sucker Punch!

Elsewhere today, you will find that Brian has put up his engine tribute for 3/30, which features units from Oldsmobile, DeSoto and the Ford 5.4L unit of late. Good selections, for sure, but 3/30...

Today Is 3/30 And It’s A Great Day For Engines Old and New – Olds, DeSoto, and Ford

Good old 3/30, a fine day to be chatting about engines, wouldn’t you say? Other than the big block displacement days (oh, they are coming!) there are not that many days with multiple engines...

Uncle WTF: Pole Barn Garage Polishes A Mercury-Shaped Turd

Full disclosure: This 1977 Mercury Marquis is doomed to be a parts donor. The 460 will wind up in a Torino along with a few other choice parts and the rest…who knows. I’m not sure how...

Halfass Kustoms 1935 Dodge Coupe Project: Part 7 – Chopping The Top And Converting To A Three Window

In this next installment of the three-window coupe build, Brent is chopping the top and doing the conversion to a three-window, which takes a bunch of sheet metal work. It looks exhausting and yet...

Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals Photo Coverage: We’ve Still Got More Great Show Photos To Share!

We’ve got one more gallery after this one, and if you missed any of the previous galleries you can use the link below to check them out! This is why people love Goodguys shows because you can...

Getting A little Seat Time In The MIKE HONCHO MALIBU – Street Car Chronicle’s Tunnel Rammed EFI Big Block Malibu Street Car

Ryan’s G-Body Malibu is awesome. The first time I saw this bad boy it was NOT the car you see here but I was still in love. With grandma looks it was ready for plenty of attitude. And boy does...

Featured Product: The Suspension Geek Tow And Jack Plate Is A Gift From Heaven For Camaro And Nova Owners

SuspensionGeek.com’s Tow and Jack Plate product is so straightforward, you’re going to kick yourself for not thinking of it sooner. And while we’ve seen some creative solutions to...

The 60th Chicago World Of Wheels Show: More Bitchin Indoor Car Show Photos

(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...

Tri-State Auto Exhibition Photos – All These Hot Rods Are Tired Of Winter And Ready To Be Back!

Here is our last gallery of cool stuff from Wickam’s visit to the Tri State Auto Exhibition. Check them out and use the link below if you missed any! (Words and Photos by Charles Wickam) A...

Not ANOTHER Project!!! We Think This 1956 Chevrolet 210 2 Door Sedan Is Just What Mortske Needs!

Who out there has a project car problem like I do? I want to own them all, even if I am not sure I can finish them all. It’s a sickness and one that all of us hot rodders have. If we...

Happy 3/29 John Deere Fans! Let’s Check Out The 329ci Diesel Inline Six

Today we celebrate a true worker, an engine that was not designed to make headlines with horsepower or torque but one that was designed to fire up every morning and put in an honest day’s...

Give Way: This Video Is A Cautionary Tale Of Making Sure To Keep Some Distance On The Chassis Dyno

A visit to the chassis dyno is not supposed to end with the glorious death of your engine at peak RPM, running WOT. That’s what drag strips are for. We kid. No, no one heads to the dyne to try...