The man who created the “Monkeemobile,” the Green Hornet’s “Black Beauty,” and James Bond’s “Moonbuggy” from Diamonds Are Forever has passed away. Legendary Hollywood car customizer Dean Jeffries died in his sleep on May 5 at the age of 80. Born on February 25, 1933, Jeffries first became interested in hot rodding as a young boy, learning
Tire sizing doesn’t have to be complicated. And thanks to the gang at ITP Tires, you’ll never again have to do any head scratching while scoping out the tire walls on your quad or side by side. There are a bunch of numbers and letters. They all mean something, whether you’re shopping for traditional- or metric-sized
In this final installment of Summit Racing‘s automotive paint video series, you will hear a few important paint safety and clean-up tips that will help you wrap up your painting project like a pro. Learn how to clean up your paint gun and prep equipment like the experts, safely and efficiently. Be Sure to
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re exploring possible causes for leak downs in Quadrajet carburetors. S.O. • Round O, SC Q: I have seen numerous Rochester Quadrajet carburetors that have a leak down problem when the car sits idle for a day or more.
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals was postponed due to persistent rain at Atlanta Dragway. The race is scheduled for next Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Qualifying for drivers in all pro categories, including Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, will be whittled down to two sessions, one
How do you calculate compression ratio? What’s the best way to figure out engine displacement? In the automotive mechanics world, there are formulas and conversions for measuring just about everything—from horsepower and torque to carburetor cfm and gear ratio. The key is remembering them. While cheat sheets might have frowned upon in your sixth-grade classroom, we strongly encourage them
Team Summit Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line are looking forward to continued success at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. Anderson is hoping to build on his successful careerr record at Atlanta; Line simply wants to build off of last weekend’s victory in Houston. Anderson won at Altanta Dragway last year, but
We’re at T-minus 10 days and counting until Mother’s Day. Already got your present for your mom, mother-in-law, and the mother of your children all picked out? Of course you don’t. Fear not, ladies and gentlemen, because we’ve identified seven pretty awesome gifts that are sure to make all the moms in your life do
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 of
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