[portfolio_slideshow id=7833] Camaros—and nothin’ but Camaros! That’s what Camaro5 Fest is all about. The third annual Camaro5 Fest took place at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IN, August 2-4. The show focuses mainly on fifth-generation Camaros but also features Camaros from earlier generations. Camaro5 Fest featured an autocross competition, competitive and exhibition drag racing, a
Automobile engineers love the alphabet. It’s the only explanation we can come up with for why GM and Mopar use letter designations for their many body styles. It’s not a bad idea, but it can be a little confusing because of the many different generations of cars. For example, GM has used the same letters to
[portfolio_slideshow id=7812] Back when our old cars were new, drum brakes were the standard. It wasn’t so much that drums were good at their job. They were familiar technology and more importantly, cheap. With lower horsepower levels, slower speeds, and less congestion to contend with, drum brakes usually gave drivers enough time and distance to
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]
[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
And then there were three. According to an ESPN report, Dodge plans to withdraw from NASCAR competition following the 2012 season, leaving just the Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota cars to trade paint in 2013. But you didn’t have to be of Mayan descent to see the end of this era coming. Dodge was forced to
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
Hot August Nights. It’s one of those events that sort of named itself. Brought to life in 1986, the annual Reno, NV event encapsulates every aspect of the nostalgic 1950s and ‘60s hot rod lifestyle—the people, the music, the parties, and perhaps most importantly, the cars. When Hot August Nights first started, it wasn’t even
Better understand compression ratio, how to calculate it, piston-to-wall clearance, how to adjust it depending on the power your engine produces, and more by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video.
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re spraying some knowledge on nitrous. J.F. • Danville, VA Q: I’m restoring a 1969 Impala with a 327. I’d like to keep the engine stock while increasing horsepower. I’ve considered using nitrous but some say that
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