When we look at Jeeps, we always marvel at how well they age. In fact, if they didn’t drive over stuff, it would probably be our favorite thing about them. If you’re a huge Jeep fan, you should also check out photos from our visit to the Bantam Heritage Jeep Festival in August. A handful
Blue skies and crisp, cool air provided the perfect backdrop for the 2012 edition of Summit Racing’s annual celebration of all things truck at the company’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH. They rolled in by the dozen—lifted monster 4x4s, classic hot rods, slammed sport trucks, rat rods, Jeeps, and a whole slew of late-model gems. Welcome
[portfolio_slideshow id=9654] “Originally, all I wanted was a nice old pickup with a lopey idle and a lowered stance,” said Bud Hoffman, mastermind behind this fantastic 1964 Ford F-100. “At some point it just got out of control.” Bud started turning wrenches early. His father and uncles had all been involved in stock car racing,
BOWLING GREEN, KY. — On a predominantly picture-perfect weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park—a fantastic old dragstrip nestled next to a rustic amusement park featuring a hilltop wooden coaster begging for a ride—racers, race fans, and car enthusiasts gathered to celebrate General Motors’ LS engine at the Holley LS Fest, Sept. 7-9. It was a weekend full
[portfolio_slideshow id=9466] A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another
There is a contingent of the auto enthusiast crowd constantly complaining about the Chevy Camaro. They’re boring, they say, because they’re so common and you see them all the time. Our take: The reason you see Camaros all the time is because they’re one of the most-beloved automobiles in the history of this industry. The Camaro is impossible
[portfolio_slideshow id=9310] In 1957, the Chevy Bel Air was one of the sharpest vehicles to hit the showroom floor. It boasted many sought-after options, including a 283 cubic inch engine with a Super Turbo-Fire carb; full power steering, brakes, windows, and seats; plus for the on-the-go businessman, an electronic shaver that plugged into the dash.
Hey, we don’t get it either. How is it that something so beloved by so many people can simply go away? From S.W. Graham to Planters Cheez Balls to Wacky WallWalkers, we think we can all agree that some things should never go away. The crew at Summit Racing asked you on Facebook what vehicle
[portfolio_slideshow id=9201] A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini-car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another benefit
In the world of GM automobiles, it sure seems like Chevy gets all of the attention. And while we get it, we don’t want to fall into the trap of doing it ourselves. This past weekend’s Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile Nationals car show at Summit Racing in Tallmadge, OH was yet another reminder of just how
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