Some people openly share their astute political views. Others provide twice-daily updates on the always hilarious (sarcasm) and incredibly impressive (more sarcasm) exploits of their children. Us car guys? We use Facebook the way it was intended. We share our rides with the rest of the Facebook universe, like and comment on each other’s vehicles, and
Eight-time FIA Pro Stock champion Jimmy Alund will be piloting a Summit Racing Equipment/KB Racing Camaro for the first six events of the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Alund will be driving Greg Anderson’s Summit Racing Camaro beginning with the 54th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals, February 6-9 at Auto Club Raceway in
[portfolio_slideshow id=27903] Gene Winfield has been customizing vehicles for longer than most of us have been alive. He has customized vehicles for many TV shows, movies, and commercials. Some of the shows and movies that have featured Winfield’s vehicles include Blade Runner, Robocop, Batman, Get Smart, and Star Trek. While visiting the Cavalcade of Customs
[portfolio_slideshow id=27853] In our opinion, Jeep should include a three-inch lift and 33-inch tires in the JK Wrangler Rubicon option package. After all, this package already includes a heavier-duty transfer case with 4:1 low range, heavier-duty Dana 44 differentials with 4.11:1 gears, selectable lockers, and a front sway bar that can be disconnected from inside the cab.
Are you ready for some football? The “Big Game” is still three days away, but many of the Super Bowl commercials have been strategically posted to YouTube. We took the liberty of finding all the automotive-related spots and have posted them conveniently below. We then took the further liberty of ranking them from first to worst—at least according to
NHRA has instituted a rule requiring that all racecars be equipped with an NHRA-approved tethering system for header collectors, or a minimum half-inch stitch weld located on each primary tube. Enter Collector Tethers—designed by longtime NHRA sportsman racers Scott Lemen and Lynn Ellison. Their new product has also been approved for NMRA, NMCA and PSCA
Oxford Dictionary defines the word infographic as a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data. Folks like Jacob O’Neal have since redefined the concept of infographics by adding animation to the diagrams. We bring this up because O’Neal recently created an animated infographic on “How a Car Engine Works.” Unlike a
Learn how to properly install piston rings by watching this six-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. You’ll learn how to avoid causing damage during installation, how to identify the top of the rings, and how to clock the piston rings in the correct orientation–all of which will help you get the job done efficiently and
[portfolio_slideshow id=27781] It’s roughly zero degrees here in Ohio. In Southern California, it’s—well, Southern California. While we’ve been staring mostly at snow plows and non-descript, road salt-covered SUVs and sedans, our friends over at BangShift spent the weekend looking at beautiful roadsters, customs, and classics of all kinds. As we’ve mentioned before, the BangShift crew
We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help choose the right carburetor for ’64 Fairlane 500. R.H. El Dorado Hills, CA Q: I have a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 with a 289 small block. Upgrades include an Edelbrock intake and carburetor, MSD ignition, Hooker Super Competition
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