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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Division 4 At The Texas Motorplex – Thursday

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from Division 4! 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...

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Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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Mecum Classic Car Auction Indy Is LIVE Right Here! Watch All The Bidding Action On Your Favorites.

Classic car auctions, hell any car auction, is a good time. Auctions in general are a fun way to maybe get a deal and to have a better time doing it than just walking up and making a purchase. They...

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Pistons Ain’t Dead Yet: The New Lexus IS500 F-sport Hot Rod Is Proof Of That – Look Out, Germans

(By Tom Lohnes) – In an age of electrification and turbocharging, the new Lexus IS500 F-sport is a rare find, but it keeps the essence of a muscle car alive. Basically a run-of-the-mill IS350...

2021 February SoCal Quarantine Cruise Photo Coverage! Check Out Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics, and Trucks

We’re back with more photos from the February 2021 SoCal Quarantine cruise which was held last weekend. The event drew another humongous crowd of all different types and styles of cars, trucks,...

Zen Video: Watch A Bentley W12 Get Built With Only The Sounds Of The Factory and Tools – An Engine Nature Film!

The Bentley W12 is an awesome engine. 626hp at 6,000 RPM and torque, quite literally to match at 665 lb-ft. This video shows one of these beastly things being assembled and the coolest part is that...

Fun Stuff: Relive The 1992 NHRA Gatornationals With Ron Capps, JR Todd, and Lohnes – Good Times!

The 1992 NHRA Gatornationals is one of the most awesome races of all time. The top fuel field kept setting records, Kenny Bernstein went 301 mph, and the action in all the classes was hot and heavy....

Rock Party: This Footage From The Unsanctioned Thursday Night Backdoor Shootout at KoH Is Awesome

This is totally awesome. When King of The Hammers organizers and route planners moved the 2021 competition away from the awesome obstacle known as “Backdoor” enthusiasts, fans, and...

Two Owner 1974 Z28 Camaro. It’s Been Sitting For Years But Chad At Nobody’s Auto Just Got This Thing

Chad Ehrlich at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend Kansas has some awesome steel in the yard, but he’s also got a great collection of cool muscle cars and trucks along with so much...

Ridetech Recipe: This 1972 Nova Might Be Extra Crispy, But I Think It Could Be Pretty Spicy Too

I don’t know why, but this 1972 Nova that is for sale on Copart is speaking to me. Sometimes when cars burn they get so hot that every body panel gets warmed and wavy like none other. This one...

Houston Cash Days Street Race DURING THE DAY! 20 Cars, $250 Each, And A Great Variety Of Cars

I love Cash Days events, but one thing that usually doesn’t go along with Cash Days races is actual daylight. They almost always happen at night, in some out of the way spot where you hope...

Tire Smoke On The Rocks! Not A Drink, But An Awesome Show Of Force In The Rocks And Mud

Rock crawling is way different now than it used to be. It used to be all about the slowest crawl speeds and progress, with little need for horsepower. With technology comes the ability to get crawl...

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Which Stock LS Head Is Best For Building A Boosted Turbo LS Combo? 317, 799, 706, 241, 243, or 862?

Every single week I have someone calling, texting, or messaging me about a set of LS heads they have, wondering if they will work for the 700-800 horsepower combo they want to build. Every once in a...

Technological Tour De Force: The New McLaren Autura Uses A Twin Turbo V6 Combined With An Axial-Flux Electric Motor To Haul!

(By Tom Lohnes) – The new entry-level Mclaren is here, and it is a force to be reckoned with. Ditching the traditional boosted V8 that Mclaren is known for, the Artura uses a new 120-degree...

Cruise Photo Coverage: The February 2021 SoCal Quarantine Cruise Was Another Monster Good Time!

Southern California hot rodders did it again! Whether you like them long and low, high and mighty, polished to a mirror finish, or dinged from years of use, you are going to find something to enjoy...

Save In Stages! OPGI Has A Sale Happening Where You Increase Savings By Spending More!

OPGI is always looking out for their customers and they know that since Spring is creeping a little closer each day, hot rodders and gearheads are getting their cars and trucks ready for what...

The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Is The German Version Of A Muscle Car – Stripped Down, Fast As Blazes, Still Big Bucks

(By Tom Lohnes) – Officially the cheapest, least powerful car to ever run under seven minutes at the Nürburgring Nordschelife, the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 is a track monster that just happens...