Canton, OH is probably most-known for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Each February, though, the town turns its attention from the gridiron to vintage American iron—as in hot rods. The Canton Hot Rod Show is a late-winter tradition for many snow-weary Ohioans dreaming of warmer days and summer cruises. With snow blanketing many areas
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic differences between shocks and struts. Struts are similar to shocks in that they dampen road vibrations; however, they are a structural part of your vehicle’s suspension. A shock requires a upper and lower control arm to hold the front wheel hub. A strut
Figure skating. Pretty popular Olympic event among the hot rod and muscle car crowds. Second only to ice dancing, we hear. In addition to the pure adrenaline rush we all feel watching triple salchows and double toe loops, we also always get a charge out of the hot-rod attitude we see in figure-skating outfits. Unique
OK, this isn’t really a quiz as much as it is a game. Just think of it as an extension of all the parades and fun and partying you’ve probably been enjoying as part of Presidents Day. After all, this holiday ranks right up there–with Arbor Day and Columbus Day. Then again, Presidents Day would
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about nitrous system setups. T.H. Washington, D.C. Q: I’m putting together my first engine for my 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It’s Chevy 454 with an Edelbrock RPM cam, heads, and intake package. So, how much nitrous can
[portfolio_slideshow id=28313] Part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series, World of Wheels shows are kind of like a celebration of all-things high performance. And there are few better places to throw a celebration than New Orleans, LA. Check out some of the awesome machinery—both two- and four-wheeled—we found at the New Orleans World of Wheels
So, here we are again. Valentine’s Day. There are so many different takes on this day. Some love it because it’s an opportunity to bring them closer to the person they chose to spend their life with. Others hate it because it’s an obligation to be close to the person they chose to spend their
[portfolio_slideshow id=28275] Relax. Events at the Kenwood Rod Shop aren’t as alarming as they sound. It’s just Randy Allgood and his team hard at work disassembling Rutledge Wood’s latest project with Summit Racing, a 1953 Plymouth Suburban two-door station wagon. As we explained in our first story on this project, the Plymouth was given to
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Here’s some Valentine greetings ‘n’ junk for car people. Yeah, we’ve never been very good at poetry, and we’re sure not much for sappy greeting card messages either. That’s why OAC contributor Lori Sams created these sharable gearhead greetings for Valentine’s Day. They just might be the best love notes
To build engines, you have to have tools. To build an engine properly, you need the proper tools. If you’re new to the high performance game and are building your first engine, we’ve compiled a list of twelve tools from our personal toolbox that ought to be in yours. None of these pieces are earth-shattering
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