Month: April

New Spy Shots Show 2020 Jeep Wrangler Pickup with Production-Ready Truck Bed

Model year 2020 is likely when the newly resurrected Jeep Wrangler pickup will mark Jeep’s return to the truck category, according to Detroit News reports saying production will begin in the second half of 2019. As Jeep Wrangler and pickup truck enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the unveiling, those sneaky guys at SpiedBilde captured what appears

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Quick Tech: How to Break In Stamped Steel Rocker Arms

Stamped steel rocker arms are common on budget crate engines, and many race classes require the use of stamped steel rockers. Because they do not feature a roller bearing pivot, stamped steel rocker arms generate more friction than performance-oriented roller rockers. That’s why proper break-in of stamped steel rockers is a must to maximize the lifespan

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1928 Ford Rat Rod

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. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Retire From NASCAR at Season’s End

Dale Earnhardt Jr.—NASCAR’s most-popular driver for 14 consecutive years—will retire after the 2017 racing season, Hendrick Motorsports announced today. Earnhardt is 42. He missed the final 18 races of 2016 due to a concussion, missed two races in 2012 because of multiple concussions, and appears to be walking away from a Hall of Fame racing

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Video: Strength Testing Hollow Vs. Solid Sway Bars

Are solid sway bars stronger than hollow sway bars? It’s a frequently asked question from people preparing to make upgrades to their vehicle’s suspension because upgrading to a high performance sway bar is among the fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective ways to improve handling and control on a muscle car or classic vehicle. As you’ll see

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The Scenic Route: Danielle Tackett’s 1964 Chevy Impala SS

[portfolio_slideshow id=64194] Photography: Todd Biss Productions “Done.” Ask a dozen builders for the definition, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. For some, their car is done when it runs. For others, it’s a wrap after body and paint. Meanwhile, many projects are never truly finished. For the father-daughter team of Danny and Danielle Tackett,

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