Canton, OH is probably most-known for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Each February, though, the town turns its attention from the gridiron to vintage American iron—as in hot rods. The Canton Hot Rod Show is a late-winter tradition for many snow-weary Ohioans dreaming of warmer days and summer cruises. With snow blanketing many areas
OK, this isn’t really a quiz as much as it is a game. Just think of it as an extension of all the parades and fun and partying you’ve probably been enjoying as part of Presidents Day. After all, this holiday ranks right up there–with Arbor Day and Columbus Day. Then again, Presidents Day would
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about nitrous system setups. T.H. Washington, D.C. Q: I’m putting together my first engine for my 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It’s Chevy 454 with an Edelbrock RPM cam, heads, and intake package. So, how much nitrous can
[portfolio_slideshow id=28313] Part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series, World of Wheels shows are kind of like a celebration of all-things high performance. And there are few better places to throw a celebration than New Orleans, LA. Check out some of the awesome machinery—both two- and four-wheeled—we found at the New Orleans World of Wheels
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Here’s some Valentine greetings ‘n’ junk for car people. Yeah, we’ve never been very good at poetry, and we’re sure not much for sappy greeting card messages either. That’s why OAC contributor Lori Sams created these sharable gearhead greetings for Valentine’s Day. They just might be the best love notes
We like speed. We like danger. We like Luge. It’s just that we’d make a few minor changes if we were in charge. For example, no more ice—we’re done with the snow and ice. And we wouldn’t lay down either. No way. Not manly enough. Instead, we’d straddle a huge piston-pumping rocket. Of course, we’d use pistons in place
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Unless you like dudes in unitards chasing each other around in a circle, we think you’ll find the OnAllCylinders Winter Games version of short track more your speed. And when we say speed, we mean 6-second nostalgia Funny Cars, old-school cool Gassers, and late-model drag machines battling pass-for-pass for straight-line supremacy. While Sochi’s version of
Find the camshafts section in your latest Summit Racing catalog and you’ll quickly notice that all the cams are displayed with duration and lift. That’s because veteran gearheads use these key specs to help identify the right cam grind for their engine and application. But there are other, lesser-known specifications you should be aware of
Mufflers are tasked with reducing exhaust sound levels. Ironically, muffler manufacturers have created a lot of noise and confusion when it comes to exhaust technology. Although muffler designs can be broken down into distinctive categories—chambered, turbo, glasspacks, etc.—muffler makers are quick to tout the benefits of their own, unique innovations that make these designs better.
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