Month: January

Lot Shots in Review: Our Favorite Parking Lot Finds of 2014

The snow is piling up and the wind is howling outside our windows here in Northeast Ohio. That means the parking lots around here are more likely to be inhabited by snow plows and trucks than hot rods and muscle cars. Luckily, we have stockpiled a few parking lot finds from warmer days, so we’ll have new Lot Shots

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Video: Identifying U-Joints and Measuring for Custom Length Driveshafts

In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn how to identify your U-joint and determine whether it is an inside-lock or outside-lock U-joint. Once you identify your particular U-joint, the video will help you properly measure it so you can order the right size for your vehicle. Also, you’ll learn how to measure

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Al-Anabi Racing Loses Funding for North American Racing Team

Alan Johnson’s two-car Al-Anabi racing team has lost its funding from the Qatar Racing Club. The Al-Anabi Racing Team won NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championships in 2010, 2011 and 2013. The team has won 42 races in the last six seasons with drivers Larry Dixon, Del Worsham, Shawn Langdon, and

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Mailbag: Prepping a 351 Windsor for Oval Track Racing

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re getting a Ford 351W ready for some oval track racing. H.F. Acme, PA Q: My son used to race a Street Stock oval track car, and that got me to want one of my own. I would like to try

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

It’s a new year. But we haven’t forgotten about December. You shared your vehicles on Summit Racing’s Facebook page, and your engagement has determined the top Fan Rides. Here are the Top 10 rides that earned the most likes and shares on Summit Racing’s Facebook page and mobile app during the month of December. We

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Relay Case: How to Use Relays and Why You Need Them

[portfolio_slideshow id=37184] An electrical system is only as reliable as its components. One easy way to increase system reliability and performance is by using relays to switch devices (lights, fuel pumps, fans, etc.) on and off. A relay is an electro-mechanical switch. An electro-magnet (also called a coil) is used to pull a set of

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15 Things We Can’t Wait to See in 2015! How About You?

New year. New possibilities. The year 2014 was an eventful, newsy one in the automotive world, but here’s hoping 2015 is even more exciting. To keep your mind off those new year’s resolutions you’re probably going to break by this weekend, we’ve put together a little light reading on what we’re most excited to see in 2015.

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