Ron Capps raced his Dodge Charger R/T to his fourth-consecutive Funny Car victory this season Sunday at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Antron Brown in Top Fuel, and 18-year-old rookie sensation Tanner Gray in Pro Stock were also winners in their respective categories at the eighth of 24 events
Ford Motor Co. fired CEO Mark Fields and replaced him with Jim Hackett, who spent the past year serving as chairman of Ford’s Smart Mobility division, according to a New York Times report. Fields, 56, became CEO of the #2 U.S. automaker in mid-2014. Since then, the company’s stock price has plummeted 40 percent. Last week,
Don’t have room in the trunk for a battery—or don’t have a trunk at all? Maybe you should consider mounting your battery under the floor of your vehicle. Doing so can improve weight distribution, unclutter engine compartments, and can also provide space for auxiliary batteries. Summit Racing-Brand Drop-Down Battery Boxes are designed for under-floor batteries. They
It’s time to debunk some brake rotor myths. Myths that, on the surface, seem to make sense in many cases. But ultimately, believing these myths won’t resolve actual brake system problems. These myths can hurt an automotive technician’s ability to diagnose common brake problems and solve them effectively. This is why people complain about taking their
Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is dedicated to keeping enthusiasts informed about legislation that could affect their hobby. We’ve created a semi-regular feature, “Legislative News,” to highlight important government bills and other legislation that could positively or negatively impact hot rodding, racing, or off-roading. … Considering used tires over new tires can be a dicey proposition. That’s why
BangShift continued its stellar job of nationwide show coverage, creating several photo galleries full of street rods and rat rods from the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend car show which took place in the heart of America’s favorite playground last month. Check out a sampling of some of the pics from BangShift and photo contibutor
If your engine’s fuel-consumption requirements fall within the capabilities of Summit Racing-brand Universal Electric Fuel Pumps, then they provide a user-friendly, low-cost alternative to the biggest brand names in fuel delivery, Summit Racing officials say. In this video, Steve from Summit Racing, highlights the dependability of these external electric fuel pumps, touting their solid state motors
Q: I am in the process of building a 383 stroker engine for my 1989 Camaro. It should produce about 450 horsepower (the current engine’s a V6). Will the stock rear axle be able to handle that much power? If the axle is no good, which one would you recommend using? Will I need to install
II MUCH fuel vent systems provide elegantly simple solutions to a couple of common problems. Pronounced like “Too Much,” this company’s fuel vent designs help to eliminate fuel spills at the track and mitigate fuel odors in the garage. The II MUCH fuel vent systems provide filtered air for fuel tanks, differentials, and transmissions with their
The trick to successfully installing an aftermarket exhaust system isn’t just about your tech expertise or wrenching abilities. Many times, the most crucial step is simply selecting the right exhaust system during the purchase process. As a tech adviser for Summit Racing, Carl Pritts is familiar with some of the common mistakes and pitfalls that customers encounter
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