“It runs in the family.” How often have you heard someone say that when referring to athleticism, musical talent, or even artistic ability? The saying refers to gifts, traits, or passions that are inherited or passed down from generation to generation. It can apply to mechanical skills and the appreciation for all-things automotive, too. We sometimes hear
On Father’s Day, we honor Dad. All dads, really. But in our OnAllCylinders world, we spend a lot of time thinking about Car Dads. Fathers who spent years introducing their sons and daughters to wrenching on that classic parked in the garage, or teaching them the finer points of weekend racing at the local track.
Editor’s Note: June is OnAllCylinders safety month and will feature stories and tips on a variety of safety equipment. All legitimately sanctioned racing requires participating drivers to buckle up. In race cars, your seat belt is called a safety harness or racing harness, and their function and purpose requires little explanation. It’s hard to win races
Mike Petralia, owner and chief bottle washer at Hardcore Horsepower & Dyno in Franklin, TN, is no stranger to hot small block Ford builds. So when it came time to do another one, he wanted to zig where everyone else had zagged. The goal was big power and big cubic inches from a high compression,
Hey gang! We are having a great time on Hot Rod Power Tour 2016. We wish you were here, but if you can’t make it this year, you can join the Tour vicariously through my updates on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I am also providing video updates on my website, therutledgewood.com. Check out my kickoff post
Big back tires have always been the telltale sign of a true ground pounder. In some cars, it’s easy to stuff the back-end full of rubber without resorting to reconstructive surgery (tubs, moving springs, moving frame rails and so on). In others, not so. A good example of a wheel well-restricted car is the 1970 Chevy Nova shown
During the early 1950s, the runway at Akron Fulton Airport in Akron, OH became the first National Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag race track east of the Mississippi. It was here that drag racing legends Art and Walt Arfons, Otis “Otie” Smith, and “Akron” Arlen Vanke began their incredible careers. The four drag racing pioneers will
Sure, Tony Pidala can bend iron and steel at his will, but is he a superhero? The soft-spoken man has the vision of an artist and the courage to do things his own way. In fact, his heavy-metal masterpiece—this 1928 Ford Model A truck—rolls on six wheels because, as Pidala puts it: “I thought it’d be
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Small parts have a big impact on engine performance. For example, a good set of lifters will deliver consistent valve timing and maximum power with good oil control. To achieve these benefits, however, you need to make sure you follow the proper lifter installation procedure. The topic is important enough that Summit Racing created an entire
Stay Connected