[portfolio_slideshow id=23406] The first full day of autumn was a chilly one in Northeast Ohio, but it was more like Indian summer at Summit Racing‘s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH. The Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick show attracted some of the surrounding area’s best vintage Indians, as well as some cool late model Pontiacs too. The annual show,
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we examine the signs of fatigued valve springs. S.H. Akron, OH Q: I recently built a 427-cubic-inch big block Chevy for my 1937 street rod. The tall block engine has the following parts: 4-bolt tall block, steel crank, 9.0:1 pistons
Two-time Pro Stock world champion Jason Line vaulted to the top of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series point standings with his second victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex in Ennis, TX. Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel, Cruz Pedregon in Funny Car, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock
Are you the kind of driver that prefers mud, dirt, and rocks to smooth pavement? We understand. One of the most-important components of your off-road machine is your wheels and tires. You need wheels to look like the baddest mother around. And you need tires to actually move out there in the wilderness. That’s why
[portfolio_slideshow id=23286] The 2013 Holley LS Fest proved again to be anything than your average car show! This year’s event was held Sept. 6-8 at Holley‘s home town track, the historic and beautiful Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, KY. Anybody and anything sporting a LS equipped V8 engine got the opportunity to test
At the track, the smell of burning rubber is a good thing. However, as the Car Care Council points out, the smell of burnt rubber can also point to potential mechanical problems. The Car Care Council, which is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware”
Ron Howard’s Rush will be hitting theatres across the country over the next week. What better way to prepare for Hollywood’s latest racing film than by revisiting our top 10 favorite racing films of all time? Surely, our Top 10 will be different than yours. We’re not film snobs, and we’re not above including animated or
[portfolio_slideshow id=23237] Adjustable shock absorbers are becoming popular in drag racing. You can adjust their damping characteristics to suit varying tracks and/or track conditions to eliminate wheel hop and tire shake. That leads to improved reaction times. The best adjustable shocks are the ones that offer both compression and extension adjustment. These are better known
Tom Bailey is a pretty tired guy right now. Tired and famous. Piloting the ex-ProRides “Sick Seconds” 1969 Chevy Camaro, Tom made history as the first racer to make five consecutive six-second passes during the 2013 edition of Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week. On top of that, Tom posted the lowest elapsed time (6.70 seconds)
Dead battery. Dim lights. Flickering gauges. Any one of these symptoms can be a sign of a weak charging system. Your charging system is responsible for restoring the charge to your car battery after use and is tasked with providing power to your lights, audio system, and other electronics while your vehicle is running. Without
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