Gifts for Car Moms: A Mother’s Day Buyer’s Guide
We’re at T-minus 10 days and counting until Mother’s Day. Already got your present for your mom, mother-in-law, and the mother of your children all picked out? Of course you don’t. Fear not, ladies and gentlemen, because we’ve identified seven pretty awesome gifts that are sure to make all the moms in your life do
Video: How to Adjust the Accelerator Pump on Your Holley-Style Carburetor
Prevent engine sputtering by learning how to properly tune your Holley-style four-barrel carburetor’s accelerator pump. Watch this 24-minute video and learn everything you’ll need to know to achieve smooth, consistent launches at the track, and the pedal response you seek on your next drive. Before you dive into tackling your accelerator pump adjustments, you may
NHRA Wrap-Up: Line Breaks Through in Pro Stock; Arana Jr. Wins Third in a Row
After some early season disappointments, Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line used a couple good lights and an extra dose of adrenaline courtesy of ESPN2’s live TV coverage of NHRA drag racing Sunday to capture his first win of the season and the 30th Wally of his career. Line defeated Shane Gray in the
Draft Your Dream Cars, NFL-Style
We love more than just cars around here. And we suspect at least a handful of you do too. The NFL Draft is upon us—the event that brings hope to fans of flailing football franchises and, hopefully adds cornerstone pieces to build championship-caliber football teams. How does this relate to cars? We’re so glad you
A Quick Guide to Wheel/Tire Sizing for Late-Model Camaros
Aftermarket wheels and tires have always been popular upgrades for performance enthusiasts. For late-model owners, a wheel/tire swap is often the very first upgrade because it won’t void the factory warranty yet can transform the entire attitude and personality of a new car or truck. The trick is simply making sure the new wheels and tires fit the vehicle. We have taken the guesswork out
Video: Understanding the Main Metering Circuit on Your Holley-Style Carburetor
In this installment of Summit Racing’s Quick Flicks, you will learn about the main metering circuit on your Holley-style carburetor. The video is 15 minutes long and covers adjusting the primary jets, tuning the secondary jets, and finally, the Venturi effect and how it affects your carburetor’s performance.
Ohio Hot Rod Builder Resurrects Larry Nagel’s Pocket Rocket
John T. Francis was 7 years old the first time he saw the Pocket Rocket blast down Thompson Drag Raceway. He will never forget it, he said. “It didn’t make any noise when it was sitting at the line,” Francis said. “It was so small. And so fast.” Francis was sitting at his computer one
How to Season Brake Rotors
Seasoning your brake rotors is an essential part of preparing your brake system for heavy-duty or high-performance braking. In the interest of keeping yourself safe and maximizing the life of your brake rotors, completing a thorough seasoning procedure after installing your new rotors is strongly recommended. You should season your brake rotors before bedding in
Photo Gallery: 2013 ISCA Award Winners
The 2013 ISCA Championship Finals wrapped up this past weekend in Lafayette, LA at the Lafayette World of Wheels car show. ISCA officials reduced the competitive categories for the 2013 show car season to five, and they include: Custom, Rod, Street Machine, Restored, and Truck. Take a look at your winners below. Congratulations to all!
Photo Gallery: The Best of the Rest from Winnipeg World of Wheels
We shared some of our northern neighbors’ muscle cars in our first gallery from the Winnipeg World of Wheels car show. Now, here are some of the other outstanding rides we spotted on our recent Manitoba march. [portfolio_slideshow id=16895]




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