Month: August

Harley-Davidson to Sponsor NBA’s Bucks; What Auto Brand Should Sponsor Your Team?

Harley-Davidson will be one of the pilot participants of the NBA’s new jersey patch sponsorship program being unveiled for the 2017-18 basketball season. The Milwaukee Bucks jerseys will feature the roughly 2.75 x 2-inch patch, which displays Harley-Davidson’s iconic Bar and Shield logo. Harley-Davidson is headquartered in Milwaukee, making the Bucks sponsorship a logical fit

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Mailbag: Which Muffler Design is Louder – Two- or Three-Chambers?

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re discussing two-chamber vs. three-chamber mufflers, and which produces the loudest exhaust notes. Q: I have a 1989 Ford Mustang GT. The car has some upgrades like underdrive pulleys, ignition and coil, and

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This Weekend’s PDRA Nationals: Beat “The Pumpkin” for a Purpose

Every once in a while, we hear about something happening in the racing community that’s too heartwarming not to share: Doug Hayes is a huge fan of drag racing. The Raleigh, NC native is currently facing serious health issues and undergoing multiple organ transplants—in fact, he’s in surgery as we type this. He’s firmly in

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Oil Pans 101: Comparing Steel vs. Aluminum Oil Pans

Editor’s Note: Author Jeff Behuniak is with Canton Racing Products, a company that specializes in manufacturing oiling and cooling products for racing applications, including oil pans. … A lot of people assume that an oil pan is just an oil pan. The assumption is that it holds oil and that’s it. That simple and cheap is

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EcoBoost Mustang Upgrade Guide: Making the Most of Your 2.3L Engine

Ford’s engineers earned their paychecks when they designed the 2.3L EcoBoost engine. Making more than 300 horsepower, it’s no surprise that the mighty 4-cylinder replaced the venerable 3.7L V6 as the Ford Mustang’s base engine. Throw in 25 miles-per-gallon highway fuel economy and a price point thousands below the GT trim, and you’ve got a

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Two-Door Coupe

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 Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit

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Huge Warehouse Fire Destroys Several Vintage Vehicles in Illinois

The business offices and a warehouse storing more than 100 rare vehicles at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, IL caught fire Tuesday, destroying several vintage automobiles. No people were injured in the giant blaze, but the loss felt by collectors and enthusiasts of so many irreplaceable vehicles is palpable. It’s okay to shed a tear.

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