[portfolio_slideshow id=23695] Mondays can be tough. Maybe that’s why the folks at Summit Racing’s McDonough, GA retail store near Atlanta decided to host a weekly cruise-in on Monday nights. What better way to relax after a tough day on the job than by hanging with some fellow hot rod enthusiasts? The auto parts mega-store has been hosting Monday
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we find possible causes and cures for engine hesitation. R.H. Grand Rapids, MI Q: I have a 1979 Trans Am powered by a 406 small block Chevy. The engine has 9.67:1 compression, GM cast iron cylinder heads with Crane
John Force won for the 136th time in his amazing racing career and with three races to go, is in position to fight for his 16th Funny Car world championship. Force won the NHRA Midwest Nationals by defeating defending Funny Car champ Jack Beckman at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, IL near St. Louis. Antron
[portfolio_slideshow id=23656] It’s been quite a summer for Memphis-based hot rodder George Poteet. For the second time this season, a car from his stable has grabbed a signature award from the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. George’s “Hugger Orange” 1934 Ford, built by the talented Dave Lane of Fastlane Rod Shop, captured the Goodguys 2013
[portfolio_slideshow id=23588] Trick Flow Specialties is once again building the engine that will be part of the prize package awarded to the Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion. Last year, Trick Flow built the 565 cubic inch big block Chevy for the American Race Cars dragster that 2012 Top Class champion Tim Butler is campaigning this
Good news, Pentastar worshippers! The Midwest’s largest all-Mopar event, Monster Mopar Weekend, came to Norwalk, OH, and we were there. More accurately, our friend and OnAllCylinders contributor Kyle May was there, and he brought back some killer images from the show. Check out all the tire-smoking, wheel-standing, nostalgia-filled Mopar action below! [portfolio_slideshow id=23608]
[portfolio_slideshow id=23564] In the first installment of Block Talk, we told you why a modern CNC-machined block is a great foundation for a high performance engine. Using a Chevrolet Performance big block Chevy cast iron engine block as an example, we talked about stuff like core shift; measuring cylinder, cam, main bearing, and lifter bores for
What’s that? We had to look twice too because this British import isn’t a car you see everyday. The 1969 Triumph GT6 MKIII. In the context of nimble two-seaters, we couldn’t help but admire the way this vehicle blends old and new, modern and classic. We like things you don’t see every day. Rarity is cool.
[portfolio_slideshow id=23510] The final in our series of three galleries from the Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac show at Summit Racing Equipment, this batch of Buick photos includes everything from a vintage Roadmaster to mid-80s G-bodies and Turbo Regals. 1960s Gran Sports and Rivieras? They’re in there too. What are you waiting for? Check out the gallery!
[portfolio_slideshow id=23471] As promised yesterday when we posted our all-Pontiac gallery, we have a whole batch of Oldsmobile machinery from Sunday’s Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac show. From classic 88s and 442s to Aleros, this gallery has it all. Explore!
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