The first Ford Mustang Mach 1 since 2004 is in the works — at least according to SpiedBilde and Automotive News. The accomplished automotive spy photographers at SpiedBilde captured photos of a one-off Mustang, which sources say is a test mule for the 2018 Mach 1. It sports a quad exhaust setup, front splitter, and stouter front axle.
Mike Gittings is the NHRA’s new Chief Starter, the drag racing series announced Thursday. Gittings is the fourth Chief Starter in NHRA’s 65-plus-year history and assumes the post after former Chief Starter Mark Lyle died in a drowning accident in March. Gittings officially takes over the post starting with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern
When your race car is staged and the last yellow light blinks off, the car experiences a number of forces — all of which you must control for at least 1,320 feet. These forces include: Engine Torque Rear-End Wrap Up Rear-End Torque Rotation Chassis Sway Track Irregularities Aerodynamic Loading Engine Torque According to well-respected chassis
Still looking for last-minute gift ideas for your mom, wife, or another mother in your life? Of course you are, and you’re not the only one. While you can rarely go wrong with flower delivery, they always wither and die all sad and depressing-like, then your mom (or other recipient) has to feel a tinge
No V8? No problem. Sure, the Ford F-150 Raptor’s 5.4L and 6.2L V8s are gone in favor of Ford’s 3.5L Ecoboost V6. And yes, the truck now sports an aluminum body. But the F-150 Raptor is still “Ford Tough” and more than capable of blasting through the most challenging off-road terrain. Ford has gone out of
In Part 2 of Finding Balance, we covered some of the variables that go accounted for during most traditional engine balancing processes. The million dollar question is: Given all these variables, how can engine builders improve upon standard balancing techniques in high-rpm, big horsepower applications? Racers and industry experts have been attempting to solve this
The brakes feel squishy, and that’s rarely good. Uh-oh. That usually means there’s air trapped in the lines. It also means it’s time to bleed the brakes. Which wouldn’t be a big deal if it didn’t require someone else’s help and more time than we want to spend. But brake bleeding isn’t what it used
Like it or not, self-driving cars are in the works. “(Google and other tech companies) are not my enemy; these are people who will help us shape the next phase of the automotive industry,” Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told USA Today. Marchionne’s statement was in reference to Fiat Chrysler’s agreement to supply Google with 100 Chrysler Pacifica
Top Gear on History co-host and all-around nice guy Rutledge Wood has a problem. He got himself a killer 1968 Camaro that he will be driving on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour this June. The car was one of two stunt cars driven by Rut’s Top Gear pal Tanner Foust in the movie Need
You know the old saying: “April showers bring Awesome May Fan Rides.” Well, it’s something like that, anyway. You showered us with pictures of your cars and trucks throughout April. But, once again, we were able to dwindle the list to your 10 favorites. Below are the Top 10 April Fan Rides based on your social media engagement.
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