A couple weeks ago, we told you about Reason #8, Larry Larson’s 1998 Chevy S10. Larson, along with BangShift’s Chad Reynolds, built the truck to not only compete in Hot Rod Drag Week, but set a new mark for fastest street-legal, street-driven vehicle. Mission accomplished. Larson’s Chevy S-10 blasted a 6.16-second pass at 219.81 miles-per-hour run during the
“That escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast.” Maybe America’s favorite news guy, Ron Burgundy, was actually referring to the Chevrolet Chevelle in the movie, Anchorman. It was 50 years ago that General Motors introduced the Chevelle as a midsize vehicle option similar to the old Chevy tri-fives of the 1950s. After
How will Larry Larson’s highly anticipated Pro Mod S10 do at Hot Rod Drag Week? What about defending Drag Week champ Tom Bailey and his 1969 Camaro? And what about guys like Jeff Lutz and Doug Cline? There’s always plenty of drama during Drag Week, which explains why the event has exploded in popularity. It also
Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy was a pioneer, successful businessman–and avid car collector. Cathy passed away today (September 8, 2014) at the age of 93. Best known for his privately held Chick-fil-A restaurant chain, Cathy founded Chick-fil-A in 1967 and oversaw the expansion of the chain to over 1,800 outlets in 39 states. He was
Furnace brazed. Induction hardened. Shot peened. These are phrases you’ll find throughout your Summit Racing catalog. They are often included as beneficial selling points on parts—in most cases, critical engine and vehicle performance parts. But do you know what these phrases mean? And more importantly, do you know what they mean to the performance of
Chrysler introduced the 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at the NHRA U.S Nationals this past weekend. Yes, it was the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, but Chrysler managed to create its own buzz with the prototype Drag Pak test car. The 2015 Challenger Drag Pak features a naturally aspirated, aluminum 426 HEMI engine, steel liners, and custom calibration.
You keep building amazing rides. And Summit Racing keeps on sharing them. Here are the Top 10 rides that earned the most likes and shares on Summit Racing’s Facebook page and mobile app. during the month of the August. For the most part, these are vehicles built by hobbyists with real-world budgets and an unreal passion for automotive performance. The folks
We asked. And you responded. For the past two weeks you’ve given your opinions on everything from the best engines to the best automotive forums and television shows. Those opinions determined the winners of the first annual OnAllCylinders Reader’s Choice Awards, which covered 14 different categories. As expected, your opinions didn’t always line up with the
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re providing some basic nitrous system guidelines. J.H. Huntsville, TX Q: My 1998 3.8L Camaro is pretty fast, but not fast enough! I’ve already added a high lift cam, pistons, and new injectors, plus I plan on getting some cylinder heads
The U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis have been described as the “Super Bowl of drag racing.” As the NHRA’s biggest event, the U.S. Nationals have provided some of the sport’s biggest moments. This weekend, as the 60th edition of the U.S. Nationals take place, the NHRA has decided to commemorate the event’s top moments. Chances are
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