You complained about the Shelby Cobra not being a muscle car. It’s gone. You called the Camaro Z/28 a pony car. It’s also gone. You voiced your displeasure at the AMC being, well–an AMC. It too is gone. One-by-one, you’ve weeded out the also-rans and pretenders to whittle our field of 16 down to four–the Final
Girl power reigned supreme as Alexis DeJoria and Erica Enders-Stevens raced to victories Sunday at the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Top Fuel’s Tony Schumacher also was a winner at the fourth event on the 2014 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. It was the second time that two
[portfolio_slideshow id=29626] So what’s new with Rutledge Wood and Summit Racing’s latest project, the 1953 Plymouth Suburban two-door station wagon? Parts, that’s what. For those who’ve arrived late to the wagon party, the Plymouth was given to Rutledge by NASCAR legend Richard Petty. The car will combine traditional hot rod style with modern mechanicals,
[portfolio_slideshow id=29581] The busiest automotive photographer in the Peach State was once again a man about town this past weekend, this time pointing his camera at the many great cars and trucks taking part in the Blue Knights Cops & Rodders car show in Kennesaw, GA—a Special Olympics fundraiser. Once again, we thank Brian
[portfolio_slideshow id=29560] In this episode of our Big Blue Cherokee series, our recycled 1989 XJ Cherokee (soon to be a superior trail rig) becomes a roller thanks to a new Skyjacker six inch lift kit, new front brakes, and a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires. The goal of this project is to turn the Cherokee
This just may be the mother of all barn finds. After all, how often do you stumble upon a rare 1969 Shelby GT500 in mint, showroom condition? The car was owned by Larry Brown, who recently passed away, and it will be auctioned off by Ron Gilligan auctioneers. The unrestored car has sat idle since
Remember when cars used to have personality? Chances are if you’re less than 50 years of age, you don’t. With a few exceptions, you have to travel back to a time before the early-1970s to the heyday of the American performance movement. This era—from post World War II through the early-70s—is where you find cars with character. From
Lynda Petty, wife of racing legend and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, died Tuesday. She was 72. Lynda Petty was diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma four years ago. She was lovingly referred to as “The First Lady of NASCAR.” “On behalf of the France family and everyone at NASCAR, I want to offer sincere
Thinking about upgrading your suspension? Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn the basic differences between stock OEM control arms and aftermarket tubular control arms for your car or truck’s front suspension. The Summit Racing crew will go over the differences in control arm design and explain the benefits of upgrading to tubular
Last year’s champ is no more. The Buick GSX is the Camaro killer. And both the 1969 Yenko Chevrolet Nova and 1968 Dodge HEMI Dart are officially on the Don’t Trifle with This Car list. Not caught up? Check out our post introducing the 2014 Muscle Car Match-Ups tournament. Check out the Round 2 match-ups
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