Month: October

Report: 2 Aliens Dead, 1 on Loose After UFO Crash in Norwalk

[portfolio_slideshow id=35512] Are you ever too old to engage in some good, old-fashioned Halloween shenanigans? Not if you’re Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH kicking off the 41st Annual Halloween Classic at the Buckeye State’s premier drag-racing facility. At exactly 7 am Wednesday, a large explosion rocked the small town in northern Ohio,

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Halloween Quiz: Naming our Top 10 Scariest Car Names Ever

Don’t be afraid. Name the cars in our Halloween quiz below to help us fill out our list of Top 10 scariest automobile names of all time (in no particular order). Simply read the clues and then confirm the answers in the slideshow below. You’ll find the names weren’t the only scary things about some

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Go Automotive Ghost Hunting in the World’s Largest Classic Car Graveyard

[portfolio_slideshow id=35461] OK, it’s more like a junkyard than a graveyard. Actually, it’s probably more automotive museum than junkyard, but Old Car City USA in White, GA is the final resting place for more than 4,000 classic cars. Here, you’ll find the ghosts of old and rusted vintage vehicles haunting over 34 acres of land.

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SEMA Preview: Heatshield Products to Feature Turbine Powered Bike

SEMA 2014 preview courtesy of Heatshield: Heatshield Products is proud to announce the presence of the Voodoo Bikeworks turbine-powered bike, as seen on History Channel’s Bike Battleground Phoenix. Heatshield Products helped out Kody and his crew with its Inferno Wrap. It was the only wrap Kody found that could tame the heat of his 30-inch turbine-powered

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The Ethanol Effect: Understanding Ethanol & What You Can Do to Protect Your Ride During Storage

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seems to love its ethanol. Farmers love it, too. But if you’re a hot rodder–particularly a hot rodder with a carbureted or older-style fuel system–ethanol isn’t exactly your friend. Ethanol blends can corrode your carburetor, fuel tank, and other fuel system components and damage engine seals and O-rings, according to industry experts. And

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Top 10 Facebook Rides of October…Vote Now for Your Favorite!

Next week, we’ll bring you daily coverage from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. As part of that coverage, we’ll share some of the best project vehicles and concept cars from professional builders. But today, we’re dedicating this post to the heart and soul of the hot rodding industry. Here are your Top 10 rides in terms of

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Video: A Quick Guide to Rotor Phasing

Rotor phasing refers to the alignment of the rotor top and the distributor cap terminal when spark occurs, according to MSD Ignition. It’s critical to maximizing engine performance. Incorrect alignment can lead to misfire and power loss. The folks at MSD Ignition have put together a nice visual guide that will show you how to

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Like Old School Drag Racing? Get Your Fix with Nostalgia AA/Gassers Latest Video

Today’s brand of drag racing not really your thing? You’re not alone. For instance, there’s an entire group out there dedicated to 1960s-style Gasser racing. Loud. Supercharged. Straight-axle. And always heads-up racing. The Nostalgia AA/Gassers is a club dedicated to the preservation of 1960s era correct AA/Gassers–with some updates made to meet sanctioning bodies’ current

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