Vote NOW! The Top 10 Facebook Fan Rides of August 2017

Shorter days and cooler nights remind us that summer is winding down. If you need any more inspiration to get out and enjoy your hot rod or truck while the weather is good, check out some of the finest customer rides shared on the Summit Racing Facebook page during the month of August. Below are

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Ignition 101: A Quick Guide to 5 Common Ignition System Designs

Ignition systems have come a long way since the early days of the automobile. From early points-style setups to modern coil-on-plug configurations, the ignition system has evolved. There are five primary types of ignition systems. Each has advantages and disadvantages. We turned to our friends at Autolite to explain what each ignition system type brings

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Ford Performance Parts Buyers Guide for 2015-17 Mustang (S550)

It’s hard to believe, but the S550 Mustang (2015-17 Mustang) has now been in production for more than three years. That means more and more sixth-generation ‘Stangs from the 2015 model year will be coming off leases and out of warranty. So, if you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on an S550 (or hop

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Vote NOW! The Top 10 Fan Rides of July 2017!

The Fourth of July has come and gone. We’re past what is widely considered the halfway point of summer, but there’s no sign of a cooldown on Summit Racing’s Facebook page as customers and fans continue to share smokin’ hot rides. Below are the hottest rides of July—your Top 10 favorites in terms of likes and

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Top Cars of the 60s: #1 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Editor’s Note: The decade of the 1960s is considered by many to be the greatest in American automotive history. There’s little mystery why. The 1960s gave birth to the “muscle car wars” and game-changing performance pony cars. Legends like the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, HEMI-powered Mopars, and several others. How does one choose which

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SPY SHOTS: Summit Racing’s Massive New Texas Facility Nears Completion!

We’ve been known to share spy shots of in-development vehicles from time to time. This time around we’ve got spy photos of something that’ll be packed with more go-fast parts and high performance know-how than anything you’ve ever seen—we promise. These are brand new under-construction images of Summit Racing Equipment’s massive new warehouse and retail

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Top Cars of the ’60s: #3 – 1966 Shelby Cobra 427

Editor’s Note: The decade of the 1960s is considered by many to be the greatest in American automotive history. There’s little mystery why. The 1960s gave birth to the “muscle car wars” and game-changing performance pony cars. Legends like the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, HEMI-powered Mopars, and several others. How does one choose which

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Top Cars of the ’60s: #5 – 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

Editor’s Note: The decade of the 1960s is considered by many to be the greatest in American automotive history. There’s little mystery why. The 1960s gave birth to the “muscle car wars” and game-changing performance pony cars. Legends like the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, HEMI-powered Mopars, and several others. How does one choose which

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Top Cars of the 60s: #7 – 1963 Corvette Stingray Split-Window

Editor’s Note: The decade of the 1960s is considered by many to be the greatest in American automotive history. There’s little mystery why. The 1960s gave birth to the “muscle car wars” and game-changing performance pony cars. Legends like the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, HEMI-powered Mopars, and several others. How does one choose

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