Another of drag racing’s founding fathers is gone. Art Chrisman, the man who made the first pass at NHRA’s first national event, died Tuesday. He was 86. Chrisman was also one of the five charter members of the Bonneville 200-mph Club, piloting Chet Herbert’s Beast streamliner past the 200-mph mark in 1952 — three years before that historic
Does your car have what it takes to cruise at highways speeds for extended distances? Does it also have what it takes to outrace the competition a quarter-mile at a time? And do you have the mechanical skills and mental ability to make your vehicle do both — and do them both well? If so, you might be Rocky
Chuck Etchells, the man who piloted drag racing’s first four-second Funny Car, passed away on July 6 at the age of 61. Etchells began his racing career in 1974, bracket racing his D/Gas Dodge in the Northeast. He eventually moved into Funny Car racing in the late 1970s and got his first national event win at the NHRA Summernationals
When it comes to cylinder head fasteners, it’s crucial that you follow the recommended torque specifications and torque sequences. Torque specs vary depending on the fastener brand, lubricants, and other factors; however, the cylinder head torque sequence generally remains constant for a given engine. To give you a quick reference of torque sequences, we’re rolling out a series of infographics
What a road it’s been for the Buick Skylark. The venerable Buick started life as a convertible-only trim level of the Buick Roadmaster and was conceived to help Buick commemorate its 50th anniversary. Then, after a brief, two-year existence, it was gone. It was resurrected for a two-year stint as a luxury trim level of the Buick Special
We’ve talked a lot recently about vapor lock. You can learn what vapor lock is by reading this article. You can then find some cures for the root causes of vapor lock in this post by OnAllCylinders contributor and tech guru Jeff Smith. In addition to the tips in Jeff’s articles, there are some extra precautions you can take to
Friday, July 8 is Collector Car Appreciation Day, and you’re encouraged to get out and show off your collector car–restored, modified, or whatever! The annual, unofficial auto holiday serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Below you’ll find a complete schedule of remaining Collector Car Appreciation Day-related events, courtesy of
The Fords took over Summit Racing Equipment in Georgia this past weekend. The 9th annual All Ford Show and Shine took place at the Summit Racing Retail Store in McDonough and drew some of Northeast Georgia’s cleanest and best Fords, Lincolns, and Mercuries. The event was presented by the Ford Owners Association, which provided us with some great images from
Well this is going well. After a disappointing debut, the reboot of Top Gear BBC may be poised to hit another speed bump. According to sources at The Sun, which has been all over the Top Gear drama for the past year, Matt LeBlanc has threatened to quit the show unless co-host Chris Evans is relieved of his
The Hurst HEMI Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda was a crowd-pleaser at dragstrips back in the day. With its 2,500-horse HEMI engine moved to the rear of the car and displayed underneath the Barracuda’s rear glass, the car has some serious weight bias. In fact, the legendary Barracuda earned more affection as a wheelstanding novelty than an actual
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