The 2016 season couldn’t have gone much better for the Summit Racing-sponsored KB Racing Pro Stock team of Jason Line and Greg Anderson. Following an off-season of changes which included Pro Stock’s much-publicized switch from carburetion to EFI, the team grabbed early momentum and raced to the top of the point standings. The teammates would remain
For many of us in high altitude and northern regions, we’ve got to brave the elements and clock-in on time regardless of how heavy the snow is falling. But with a little preparation, you’ll be armed for snow and ice-covered roadways. Your first step? Check to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition. A
LAS VEGAS, NV — Aftermarket parts maker Dana Spicer used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce a variety of new products, including drivetrain components for the 2015 Ford Mustang. Summit Racing caught up with Dana motorsports manager Randall Speir at SEMA, where Speir introduced us to Dana’s new bolt-on aluminum driveshafts and new ring-and-pinion gear
Q: I‘ve owned a few vehicles, but I’m new to engine tuning and automotive mechanics in general. What can you tell me about ignition timing? In particular, how does advancing or retarding the timing affect performance? And what variables might affect where my timing should be set? A: Measured in crankshaft degrees, ignition timing refers to the
Anderson and Smith Notch Event Wins in Season-Ending Race POMONA, CA – Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Line clinched his third Pro Stock world championship after he raced
LAS VEGAS, NV — Cam Miller of HS Customs in Logan, UT took home the SEMA Battle of the Builders award at the 50th SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. Miller’s radical 1969 Camaro, nicknamed “Under Pressure,” puts a whole different spin on the oft-modded first-generation GM F-body. Owned by Alex Short, the ’69 Camaro features a
Early last month, Automotive News reported Dodge would introduce the Dodge Challenger ADR. According to the report, the ADR, or American Drag Racer, would be a wide-body variant of the Challenger Hellcat. The folks at SpiedBilde captured a prototype of the Challenger Hellcat ADR testing near the SRT facility in Auburn Hills, MI. The wide-body
I’ve read something about camshafts that some cam companies grind advance into the camshaft. I thought that you could only advance the cam once it was installed in the engine? How does the cam company grind advance into the cam? L.T. Jeff Smith: This is a great question. Everyone tends to look at the intake
When you think of an automotive cooling system, the first thing that likely comes to mind is your radiator…or maybe your cooling fan. The oft-overlooked fan clutch doesn’t get a ton of credit or attention, but it’s an essential piece of the cooling equation in many vehicles. It helps your cooling system operate effectively and your engine operate efficiently. But
Can you believe it’s already November? You just finished putting your Halloween costume away, and you already have to think about decorating the Christmas tree. But before you cover your carpet in tinsel, there are still a few things left to do. We finished the first last week with the 2016 SEMA Show. Now, it’s
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