News & Car Culture

Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying 1963-73 Buick Rivieras

What the world’s most interesting man says is true. Buick Rivieras aren’t the most common car you’ll see at a car show (unless it’s a Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac show). But when you’re lucky enough to stumble upon one, it’s usually a first-, second, or third-generation model. Although there were eight iterations of the Riviera through 1999, these first three generations

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Our 2016 Readers’ Choice Winners Revealed!

Car fanatics are never short on opinions. For the past two weeks, we’ve asked you to share those opinions on the important issues. Issues that divide America. Issues like: What’s the best automotive brand? Who makes the best engine? What’s the best current model truck? From your answers and opinions, we determined the winners of our

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Vote Now! The Top 12 Fan Rides of August 2016!

We’re used to seeing a lot of Chevys in our Monthly Fan Rides. General Motors vehicles make up the majority of those on the road, and there are, by default, more aftermarket parts companies and products available for Chevys (Summit Racing loves you, Mopar fans, but there simply aren’t as many Mopars or parts for

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Earnhardt Jr. to Sit Out Rest of 2016 NASCAR Season

(image courtesy of NASCAR.com) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not return to competition during the remainder of the 2016 season as he continues to recover from concussion-like symptoms. Hendrick Motorsports officials made the announcement Friday morning. The announcement also stated that Alex Bowman and four-time series champ Jeff Gordon would split

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“First Lady of NASCAR” Betty Jane France Passes Away

(Photo: Chris Trotman, Getty Images for NASCAR) Betty Jane France, widow of former NASCAR chairman Bill France Jr., and mother of current NASCAR chairman Brian France and vice chairwoman Lesa France Kennedy, has passed away. “She played a significant role in NASCAR’s history, leading the charge to elevate the experience of our sport for the

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Jeep at 75: The Top 10 Aftermarket Parts That Helped Make Jeep an American Icon

From no-frills military hero to American automotive legend, Jeep has come a long way in its 75 years. There have been some incredible Jeep models, which you can see here. And there have been some amazing aftermarket parts and accessories that have helped cement Jeep’s status as an American institution. With help from the aftermarket aficionados at Summit

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Studebaker Club Gears Up for World’s Largest One-Day Studebaker Car Show

(Image/OnAllCylinders) The last Studebaker automobile rolled off the assembly line in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 16, 1966. It signaled an end to the marque’s long uphill battle against the Big Three. Plagued by declining sales, Studebaker quietly drove off into the sunset with little fanfare. Fast forward 50 years, and Studebaker stalwarts are making sure

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BREAKING: Summit Racing To Open Fourth Super Store and Distribution Center

PRESS RELEASE COURTESY OF SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT: Summit Racing Equipment, the world’s largest direct marketer of performance automotive parts and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Distribution Center and Retail Super Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Summit Racing customers in most of Texas and adjacent states will enjoy one-day delivery

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