We know. It seems like a no-brainer. And maybe for you, it is. But washing your bike incorrectly can literally cause more damage than the rigors of racing. So, let’s go over some routine dirt bike washing tips that can extend the life of your dirt bike components and keep it looking even more inviting
The Jeep Wrangler JK is highly popular. That’s good and bad news for JK owners. The 2007-2013 Wrangler’s popularity is both a blessing and a curse because its easy for your JK to blend in with all the others on the road. Fortunately, aftermarket companies are offering an ever-growing selection of bolt-on parts and accessories
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
We’ve got a series of videos that cover basic wheel and tire information you should know before purchasing your next set of rims and tires. The first in this series of Summit Racing Quick Flicks videos focuses on wheel backspacing and offset. Future videos in the series will cover wheel and tire mounting, wheel materials, measuring
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping to rebuild a 6,500 rpm Chevrolet small block 350. R.B. • Las Vegas, NV Q: I am building a Chevy 350 using a four-bolt main block, a 400 crank, and 5.7-inch rods. The crank has knife-edged counterweights with
In a thrilling side-by-side final round duel, NHRA Funny Car driver Johnny Gray picked up his fourth win of 2013 on Sunday with a victory against Ron Capps at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle)
[portfolio_slideshow id=20449] There are two ways you can release a clutch on a car or truck—with mechanical linkage or via hydraulics. In this story, we’ll explore the hydraulic clutch. Slave Cylinders vs. Hydraulic Bearings There are two basic types of hydraulic clutches: slave cylinder and release bearing. In a slave cylinder system, a hydraulic cylinder is
Your votes are in… We asked you to vote from our list of Top 10 Cars and Top 10 Trucks of Super Summit 2013, and you’ve named the winners. We highlighted the top three Super Summit cars and trucks below. Uniquely enough, you included all three major American auto companies–Ford, Chevy and Chrysler–in both the
Sure, hot rodders can be found all across the globe. But hot rodding and car customizing is a quintessential American hobby, so… …please rise and remove your caps as we honor America with this gallery of red, white, and blue rods and customs from around the country: [portfolio_slideshow id=20337]
Fourth of July = patriotism. But you already knew that. What you might not know is: Jeep also = patriotism. That’s according to a recent survey by MarketingCharts.com, a website that offers research on marketing and media trends. In the survey, 4,500 people across nine different U.S. regions were asked to evaluate 197 highly known brands for patriotic
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