“I’m An Engineer”: Transforming The Trash Can Bronco Into A Competent Off-Roader
So Kevin got this rusted hulk of a 1979 Ford Bronco running. Nice, good for him. He’s had enough practice waking up iron oxide piles that bear resemblance to 1970s-era Ford trucks over the...
Little Giant: This 110ci Offenhauser Engine Needs A Vintage Midget To Land In Stat!
The best line in the eBay ad for this incredible little engine is one where the seller writes, “As I was told when I purschaed her, ‘the engine will try to kill you.'” The person...
Drag Action Photos: The Southeast Gassers Association At Shadyside Dragway! More Wheels Up Madness!
(Photos by David Whealon) – Most people do not understand that drag racing is a sport that kind of grows by rebellion and it always has. It is a sport of movements and counter movements even...
Overstuffed: This Is How You Make A Tiny Plane Climb Like A Fighter Jet
One of the best things I’ve ever seen in the world of aviation are bush planes like you’ll find working in Alaska and other remote, mountainous terrain. Here’s how they work: they...
NHRA Insider Podcast: Ron Capps and Ryan Oehler Talk About 2020 and Setting Their Sights On Big Things In 2021
In a year that was heavily influenced by powers and forces outside of the realm of NHRA Camping World drag racing, Ron Capps and Ryan Oehler were both outside influencers from within the sport. Both...
Get Climbing: Chevrolet’s 1957 Promotional Truck Drive Up Pikes Peak, Without Roads!
Regardless of how long it is between visits, Colorado Springs will always been my home. I will never get tired of seeing the Front Range mountains. I enjoyed the time I’ve spent living there...
PDRA Announces Eight Race 2021 Schedule – New Venues For Series On Tap!
The Professional Drag Racers Association has announced an eight race tour that will bring the badges door slammer drag racing on Earth to new venues and stalwart drag strips up and down the east...
Ribs And Rods Baby! Check Out The Custom Trucks, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, And More From The Show In Texas
Here’s more coverage from the Ribs and Rods show in Temple last weekend. Normally held on Memorial Day Weekend, this one had to be postponed due to COVID but they made up for it with an awesome...
Wheels Up, Revs Up, Fun Up! Action Photos From The Southeast Gassers Association At Shadyside Dragway
(Photos by David Whealon) – The Southeast Gassers Association continues to be one of the great shining lights in the world of drag racing and the these photos from a recent outing at Shadyside...
Alloy, Ahoy! Let MAHLE Motorsport Educate You On The Difference Between 2618 and 4032 Alloy!
Forged pistons are forged pistons, right? Smack them out, machine them to round, and ship them to the customer. That’s the long and short of it, right? What’s so hard about this!? As it...
Freakishly Rare: There’s A 1982 Ford Durango For Sale In Michigan – Super Clean And Nice!
We have talked about the weirdly small production 1979-1982 Ford Durango here before but rarely have we seen on of the little trucklets for sale on the open market. This is one of just about 200...
Take A Look At The Workhorse Kenworth C510s That Haul Road Trains In Australia!
Depending on where you live in the United States, you might see a semi-tractor hauling two trailers or even three smaller pup trailers out on the highways and Interstates. What you don’t see in...
Love To Hate ‘Em: If You Have To Buy A Mini-Van Here’s Your Five Best Options
(By Tom Lohnes) – The minivan is a dying segment. Each year, crossovers and SUVs increase their sales lead over the good old fashion minivan. However, there are still 5 on sale, and they’re...
Nitro Time Machine: A Look Back At Dallas International Motor Speedway – An Amazing and Star Crossed Strip
From 1969 to 1973 if you wanted to see the coolest drag strip in America you went a stopped by the Dallas International Motor Speedway. This place was the home of the NHRA SpringNationals from...
