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Aftermarket Gossip: Is a Manual C8 Corvette Actually Happening? TREMEC’s Aftermarket Chief Tells All!

I realize the numbers are small, but there are people out there that would like a C8 Corvette with a clutch pedal. And as a guy who drives a stick shift car most days, I understand the allure. But I...

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First Drive Video: Westen Champlin’s Cummins Swapped Rolls Royce Is Something Special. Absurd, But Special.

I like a good Cummins as much as the next guy, but this is a bit over the top. Of course it won’t surprise you since it is coming from Westen Champlin, but at the same time it is taking the...

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FREE LIVESTREAM: Wednesday Testing from Virginia Motorsports Park with IHRA’s Outlaw Nitro Series

If you are fired up about the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro season, you are not alone! The second race of the season is coming up at Virginia Motorsports Park and we can’t wait to see what’s in...

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Run to the Sun 2026 Car Show Photos: The 37th Annual Event Did Not Disappoint! Check Out All The Cool Photos That Mike Brooks Got Us!

(Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year,...

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Our Final Gallery Of IHRA Outlaw Nitro Professional And Pro Am Drag Racing Photos From The Darana Motorsports Park at GALOT!

Here’s our final gallery of IHRA Outlaw Nitro photos from Galot, but if you missed any of the previous photos we’ve got a link to them below. (Photos by David Whealon) If you live under...

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How to Start a 1990s Formula 1 Engine: You Mean You Don’t Just Pump It Twice And Then Turn The Key?

I’ve been fortunate enough to be around a lot of cool race engines over the years, and a handful of them have had very particular startup procedures. A Dodge NASCAR R5P7 for example that came...

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Custom Gasser Feature Video: Check Out This INCREDIBLE ’55 Chevy Survivor with 65 YEARS of Family History

We love old race cars around here, not only because they are just plain cool, but also because I grew up with them. The car in this video is older than the ones I grew up with, but the same family...

The Holley Memorial Day Sale Is On Now! Red, White, And Burnout Ready! Save Big On The Holley Products You Love Right Here. c

If you are already wanting to buy new parts for your project, then why not save big with Holley’s latest sale? It’s the Holley Memorial Day Sale and it can save you big money on the products you...

SCORE Reveals the Magical Race Course of the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 In Mexico

May 13, 2025 In Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico The official map for the second round of the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship is now available at www.score-international.com. It covers 461.03...

SCCA Shop Manual presented by Hoosier: Here Are 6 Tips that Take the Stress out of Your First Track Day! Read Up And Race!

Everyone should go to an open track day or autocross at least once in their lifetime, but not everyone gets through it without some stressful moments. With some simple and easy steps, you can avoid...

Would Enzo Ferrari Cry? The Stanceworks Turbo Honda-Powered Ferrari rips at GridLife South Carolina On It’s First Outing With The New Combo

In the last video about the Stanceworks K20 swapped Ferrari, it was all about getting a little testing in after prepping for the race season. Now it’s time for its first race with the all new K20...

Newbern Goes 211 MPH in a Trans Am In Arkansas at the East Coast Timing Association Races!

Going over 200 miles per hour is something special, regardless of where it happens, and once you go after that kind of speeds you just can’t stop. This is why David Newbern had to make changes...

The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Gets Its First Test Drive: Is This Aston Martin Actually Better Than Ferrari?

I remember when the Aston Martin Vanquish was introduced in 2001. I’m not always interested in late model sports cars, but when this one came out it was super sexy. When it showed up in the new...

IMSA Race Recap: The 2025 IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship – The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship At Laguna Seca

If you missed the International Motor Sports Association races in Monterey, don’t worry because here are the hot highlights. Laguna Seca is not only one of the most iconic race tracks in the...

Bennett’s Customs Helps With This Barn Find Revival: This 1929 Ford Roadster’s First Start in 20 Years!

The Bennetts Customs crew got to take a look at an old 1929 Ford hot rod barn find recently, and the video is good stuff. This is a cool car, and it is hard to believe someone would leave it sitting...

Tri-Five Classic Chevy’s At SoCal’s Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum

When you see flyers for Tri-Five Classic Chevy cruises, or those specialized car shows every weekend, it’s not a coincidence—it’s a movement. These cars have stood the test of time because they...

Travis Pastrana Is Driving the Final Vehicle on His Bucket List And He’s Terrified! Will He Actually Make Laps In This Thing?

Travis Pastrana has driven a LOT of stuff, but the final vehicle on his list is the last one not because he couldn’t get behind the wheel before now, but because he has some legitimate fear...

A Lap Around Laguna Seca with Just Your Hands | Robert Wickens in the 36 DXDT Racing Corvette Making Laps

That’s right, this is Robert Wickens driving at speed around Laguna Seca with hand controls only! Without use of his legs, Robert has to do it all with just his hands and arms. Hell, I know...

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK ON MIKE COTTEN’S BAGGED AND BAD ECONOLINE VAN? This Weeks Jobs Are Exhausting!

After getting the engine fix going in the last video, its time to pay attention to the exhaust which is going to include awesome zoomies and more. Check it out below. Mike Cotten is one of the...

TOP 15 HILLCLIMB MONSTERS At Norway´s Roughest HillClimb: Records Were Set, Plus Insane Action.

Hill Climb racing is like rally racing but steeper, and boy is it fun to watch. Sideways, hauling ass, with the risk of running into, or off of, a mountain always makes things a little more exciting....