[portfolio_slideshow id=35617] The 2014 SEMA show kicked off with the annual new product awards breakfast. Hosted by Dave McClelland, the awards ceremony covers everything from the best merchandising display to the best racing and street performance products. And this year, it seems, is the year of the “little guy.” Although industry big names, such as
Halloween has come and gone. For us, that means it’s time to hop on a plane, head to Vegas, and bring you all the news and happenings from the SEMA Show, the automotive aftermarket’s premiere event. The show isn’t open to the general public, so we feel it’s our civic duty to share as much
SEMA Preview courtesy of Howards Cams: Street performance enthusiasts can get the classic exhaust sound they want with Howards Cams new Rattler™ series camshafts and cam and lifter sets, which will be featured at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas,
Don’t be afraid. Name the cars in our Halloween quiz below to help us fill out our list of Top 10 scariest automobile names of all time (in no particular order). Simply read the clues and then confirm the answers in the slideshow below. You’ll find the names weren’t the only scary things about some
SEMA 2014 preview courtesy of Ron Francis Wiring If you have been to the SEMA Show in the past several years chances are you have seen at least one of the many custom cars from Kelly and Sons of Bellflower, CA . They have become known for show-stopping projects from their flawless paint work down
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seems to love its ethanol. Farmers love it, too. But if you’re a hot rodder–particularly a hot rodder with a carbureted or older-style fuel system–ethanol isn’t exactly your friend. Ethanol blends can corrode your carburetor, fuel tank, and other fuel system components and damage engine seals and O-rings, according to industry experts. And
Next week, we’ll bring you daily coverage from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. As part of that coverage, we’ll share some of the best project vehicles and concept cars from professional builders. But today, we’re dedicating this post to the heart and soul of the hot rodding industry. Here are your Top 10 rides in terms of
Today’s brand of drag racing not really your thing? You’re not alone. For instance, there’s an entire group out there dedicated to 1960s-style Gasser racing. Loud. Supercharged. Straight-axle. And always heads-up racing. The Nostalgia AA/Gassers is a club dedicated to the preservation of 1960s era correct AA/Gassers–with some updates made to meet sanctioning bodies’ current
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. M.J. Cadott, WI Q: I own a 1967 Pontiac Firebird coupe with a mostly stock 1971 400 engine. The engine is bored. 030 inches over, has 91cc heads (6X-4), and Hooker Competition headers. The car also has a 2.5-inch dual exhaust system with Flowmaster
SEMA 2014 preview courtesy of Design Engineering: DEI, an expert manufacturer in performance thermal products and manufacturer of Boom Mat performance acoustic products, will feature this year at the 2014 SEMA Show a custom built, bare metal, 1923 Track T Roadster, built by Jerry Magnuson of TrackMaster Products (TMP). The T Roadster will be located in
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