Nearly 30,000 people descended upon Butler, PA—a town with only about 14,000 residents—this past weekend for what is now an annual gathering of Jeep enthusiasts at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Butler is the birthplace of the modern Jeep. The Butler-based and now defunct American Bantam Car Company produced the first Jeep prototypes for the
[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
Jason Line and the Jesel Land Speed/Summit Racing team had two specific goals heading into the 2012 Speed Week at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. The first was to break the current A/Modified Production record of 191 mile-per-hour, while the second was to get Line into the prestigious 200-MPH Club. With an average speed
With another Hot August Nights in the books, there’s nothing left to do now except clean up and share as many photos as we can. There was a lot to like in Reno, NV throughout the week, and we have even more images to share with you as we continue to gather what we’ve assembled
A couple weeks back, we asked the question: Mechanical vs. Electric Fans: Which is Best for Your Vehicle? If you’ve determined that an electric fan is the best choice for your ride, you’re certainly not alone. Electric fans have become the preferred choice for many enthusiasts because they have lots of advantages over mechanical fans,
[portfolio_slideshow id=7987] In our recent post about can’t-miss automotive events, you identified Summit Motorsports Park’s Night Under Fire as one of six shows you’d most like to see before the end of the year. The bad news: You missed your chance because the event took place last weekend. The good news: We’ve got pictures from the
What is the difference between an X-pipe and an H-pipe, and which is right for your vehicle? Better understand exhaust scavenging and how it affects your exhaust’s performance. In most cases, an X-pipe is going to work better and make more horsepower. Learn why, and also why it makes the most sense to install your
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader find the source of mysterious white smoke. J.M. • Cola, SC Q: I have a 1984 Pontiac Bonneville with a Chevy 350. White smoke has been coming out of the left exhaust pipe and
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
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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