Go to a dragstrip and you’ll see cars with beadlocks, tire screws, and what appears to be nothing holding the tire bead to the wheel rim. Some cars will run tubeless. Others will have tubes. Ponder all of the combinations, and the big picture starts to get a wee bit confusing So what tire setup
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
When your hunt for automotive performance gains turns to upgrading your transmission and shifting performance, it’s important not to overlook the “brains of the transmission” — the valve body. In this edition of Carl’s Tech Talk video series from Summit Racing, tech expert Carl Pritts will walk you through the process of modifying your transmission’s valve body. Transmission
Q: I built a 350 engine using parts from Summit Racing. At about 3,000 miles the engine would make a clacking noise at startup, but only when the engine hadn’t been run in a while. When the oil pressure came up (60-70 pounds), the noise stopped in a second or two. At about 3,500-3,800 miles, I
(Image/blog.driversed.com) The guys at StopTech have the science of brake systems down. So much so that they released a series of white papers that include everything from a basic glossary of brake terms to an in-depth look at the physics of braking. The topic that intrigued us the most was on common brake system myths. The paper
We’ve been writing about hot rods long enough to know that every car has a story. Whether it’s a storied past, a list of legendary achievements, an elaborate transformation, or some other backstory, there’s always an interesting tale behind the metal and glass. Some cars have more stories than others. Probably none more than Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins’ original
Before electronic fuel injection’s microprocessors and sensors revolutionized fuel delivery, carburetors fueled high performance machines using mechanical components like metering systems and boosters. Over the years, carburetor manufacturers have developed different metering systems which affect performance differently. According the Quick Fuel Technology, choosing the right metering system setup and booster style is key to optimizing the output and performance
[portfolio_slideshow id=57242] For many Ford aficionados, driving a vintage Mustang is like blasting off in a four-speed, V8-powered time machine. Just turn the key and you’re a teenager again. “I’m 66 years old, but I think I’m 18 when I’m riding around in one of my Mustangs,” said Bob Matthews, a member of the Tara
(Image/Autoweek) Like the Cannonball Run he invented, Brock Yates completed another event much too fast. Yates died Wednesday from Alzheimer’s-related complications, Autoweek reported. He was 82. Yates was a long-time automotive and motorsports journalist, most notably at Car and Driver. In 1971, he and racer Dan Gurney drove a Ferrari Daytona coupe in a non-stop
image courtesy of PowersportsTV.com Cold weather. It’s a bummer. The birds stop chirping, baseball is over, and you’ll go months without riding your motorcycle. Or will you? While you can’t do much for the birds and baseball, there’s no law that says you have to stop riding. It’s not as simple as throwing on a coat,
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