LAS VEGAS, NV—Wilwood’s Michael Hamrick has been to his share of SEMA Shows, but the 2017 version of the show included a first: a top prize in the annual SEMA New Products Awards. It’s not like Wilwood doesn’t make great products—the company is one of the premier aftermarket brake and brake component manufacturers. But, after numerous
LAS VEGAS, NV — You wanted it, and we found it! A couple of our readers asked for a post on Ringbrothers’ 1972 AMX Javelin. It took us three days and carried us to the very far ends of the upper North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, but we managed to track it down. It
LAS VEGAS, NV — The cat is out of the bag. Or, more accurately, the Hellcat is out of the bag. Fiat-Chrysler revealed the “Hellcrate” crate engine ahead of the SEMA Show, but it made its official debut in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The crate engine version of the Hellcat means you can now add
LAS VEGAS, NV — Going into the FCA press conference at SEMA, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Rumor had it the company would finally be unveiling the much-anticipated Wrangler update at the show. And they did—sort of. It turns out the official unveiling and first in-person appearance will
LAS VEGAS, NV–Chevrolet celebrated a couple of milestones at today’s SEMA press conference. It’s still 2017, so they brought out a pair of 50th anniversary Hot Wheels Camaros. The company is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet trucks. The second milestone got the majority of the attention as the Chevrolet unveiled a pair of new
LAS VEGAS, NV — Mike Staveski of RMR Dreamcars built Blow Dart, a killer 1967 Dodge Dart GTS, for the Trick Flow Specialties booth at the 2016 SEMA Show. Now he’s back with another Trick Flow-upgraded car called “Throwback.” The 1969 Mustang serves as the perfect testing ground for Trick Flow’s soon-to-be-released Ford FE cylinder heads. The Mustang’s
LAS VEGAS, NV — Many Wheel Vintiques products are geared toward traditional hot rods, including the Gennie, the Artillery, and others. A new design will offer yet another steel wheel option for traditional hot rodders searching for a distinct vintage appearance. The new “Jumbo” wheel is a tribute to one of the earliest aftermarket wheel
Baseball season is winding down, football season is in full swing, and basketball and hockey seasons are just gearing up. Meanwhile, in the hot rodding world, awesome cars and trucks are ALWAYS in season—whether you’re modding your car for the street or track or upgrading your rig for the trails. No matter what the month,
ARLINGTON, TX — Having your car or truck displayed on the turntables at a Summit Racing retail store is a unique opportunity. Having your vehicle chosen for a coveted turntable spot at the grand opening of Summit Racing’s newest, largest store? Well—for Don Silaff, it was a dream come true. “It’s not just an honor, it’s
ARLINGTON, TX — Summit Racing’s new Arlington, Texas Distribution Center and Retail Super Store are open for business, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The 32,000 square foot store is Summit Racing’s largest, with hundreds of parts on display for all types of racing, classic and modern muscle cars, trucks and SUVs, and off-roading. You’ll also
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