Featured Vehicles

Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1971 Mercury Cougar

[portfolio_slideshow id=8153] 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

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Anthropomorphism Runs Amok With Auto Enthusiasts!

It turns out that a lot of people name their cars. Like, a lot. The phenomenon is called anthropomorphism, which in layman’s terms, is the act of assigning human characteristics to non-human things. We’re not going to bother ourselves with trying to figure out why people do this. We’re simply going to celebrate it. Our

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Emerald Arrowhead: Ron Kintz’ 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix

Every time Ron Kintz looks at his 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, he can’t help but smile. After spending 10 years turning a scorched and melted scrap pile into this streamlined starship of a car, you’d think he’d be tired of seeing it. But for Ron, this car is a dream come true, and he made

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Photo Gallery: Hot August Nights

Hot August Nights is in full swing. We’re spotting cars at the Summit Racing retail store in Sparks, NV. We’re spotting them at poker runs and cruise-ins. And we’re spotting them in downtown Reno. We’ll continue to share some of our favorite finds. Check out these Hot August Nights beauties!   [portfolio_slideshow id=7782]

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1965 Falcon Ranchero

[portfolio_slideshow id=7749] 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

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American Beauty: Confessions of a Hot Rod Centerfold

If you’ve been a car, truck, or hot rod enthusiast for any length of time, chances are you’ve seen the centerfold spreads. Depending on what you like, you’ve probably yearned for, lusted after, or drooled upon the American beauty in some of the photos. This is the story of one of those coveted centerfolds: Bud

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FireMaker: Murray Pfaff’s Flame-Throwin’ ’56 Cadillac

The year: 1986. The place: a barn somewhere in New York state. The players: a car-mad high school senior and a neglected but still-proud 1956 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Stars twinkle. Violins play. It’s love at first sight, the beginning of a relationship that will span 23 years, four makeovers, and thrill millions with freaking

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1971 Cheverolet Chevelle

[portfolio_slideshow id=7566] 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

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Photo Gallery: All Mustang Show 2012

Run for the hills, Mopar and Chevy Guy. This gallery belongs to the Ford Mustang. Mustang enthusiasts came together over the weekend to share their rides with their Ford brethren at Summit Racing in Tallmadge, OH. The result was a pretty nice stable of ponies. See for yourself.   [portfolio_slideshow id=7505]

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