Events

Read a Fine Tribute to Fallen Sprint Car Racer Dave Steele

Sprint car racer Dave Steele died during a weekend race at Desoto Speedway in Bradenton, FL in what appeared to be a routine wreck on the first turn of the 35-lap feature race. It’s the kind of thing no one wants to see, but Steele was such a significant presence in pavement sprint car racing,

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Photo Gallery: 62nd Annual Omaha World of Wheels

Spring has officially sprung. Unfortunately, Mother Nature doesn’t always get the memo—especially in America’s Heartland. That’s why the Omaha World of Wheels show has been a mainstay on the indoor show car series calendar for 62 years. Like all Summit Racing Show Car Series events, it gives automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts a chance to check out world-class hot rods

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Photo Gallery: 50th Annual Minneapolis World of Wheels

The Summit Racing Show Car Series rolled into the Twin Cities last weekend. This year’s show marked the 50th anniversary of the Minneapolis World of Wheels, and the event brought out plenty of hot rods, muscle cars, and trucks to celebrate. Check out our massive gallery below for a little flavor from the event. [portfolio_slideshow

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Photo Gallery: Engines of the 2017 Piston Powered Auto-Rama

CLEVELAND, OH — Do you love engines? Stupid question, right? Of course you do! That’s why you filled out your bracket in the 2017 Muscle Car Match-Ups (Engine Edition), and why you want to see some of the most potent, powerful engines at the 2017 Summit Racing Equipment Piston Powered Auto-Rama! The show runs all

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Photo Gallery: Rods, Customs & Muscle from the 2017 Detroit AutoRama

The Detroit AutoRama is unquestionably the marquee event on the Summit Racing Show Car Series. The show is headlined by the famed and coveted Ridler Award, which was presented to this 1933 Ford roadster. The show also boasts the Great 8 finalists vying for the Ridler. While these are also high-profile builds by mostly well-known builders, the

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2017 Ridler Award Goes to 1933 Ford Roadster

Is Detroit ready for a rebirth? For one day, at least, the Motor City experienced a renaissance when Buddy Jordan’s 1933 Ford roadster won the prestigious Ridler Award at the 65th Detroit AutoRama. Named the “Renaissance Roadster,” the ’33 Ford is a product of Steve’s Auto Restoration in Portland, OR. The roadster beat out seven other incredible

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