NHRA Wrap-Up: Edwards, Langdon, and Hight Win U.S. Nationals in Indy

NHRA Pro Stock points leader Mike Edwards won his sixth race of Mello Yello Drag Racing Series racing season Monday, taking home the U.S. Nationals Wally at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Shawn Langdon in Top Fuel and Robert Hight in Funny Car were also winners. John Hall won in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Edwards’ dominance

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Our Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1941 Plymouth PT125

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

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Mailbag: How to Get 400+ Horsepower from a Chevy 400 Engine

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at ways to make over 400 horsepower from a small block Chevy 400. B.B. Hastings, NE Q: I have a 400-cubic-inch small block Chevy. I would like to be able to get 400-plus horsepower from this engine

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Edwards, Capps, and Massey Win in Brainerd

Pro Stock driver Mike Edwards won his fifth race of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season Sunday, extending his points lead in the series and capturing his first ever Wally at Brainerd International Raceway. Edwards defeated V. Gaines with a run of 6.629 at 208.68 in his Chevy Camaro to the trailing run of

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Manufacturer News: Eibach Introduces Open Helix Front Springs

Eibach now offers Open Helix Front Springs for all cars utilizing conventional type front springs—including NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Trucks, K&N East/West, and ARCA series cars. These racing springs, in conjunction with a Helix Bucket, allow for ultimate adjustability and rate control with one spring. You can get the compliance of a softer rate

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Photo Gallery: Camaro5 Fest 2013

[portfolio_slideshow id=21954] Fifth-generation Chevy Camaro enthusiasts descended upon Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IN recently for the Camaro5 Fest. Camaro5 Fest featured an autocross competition, competitive and exhibition drag racing, a charity cruise, and a car show with awards. Our friend Jeff Lee, former IHRA Internet Director and current digital marketing manager for Martin & Company, was

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Lambrecht Chevrolet Collection Up For Auction

How you would like to be the original owner of a 1964 Chevrolet Impala, two-door hard top with a V8 and a manual transmission? Thanks to Ray Lambrecht and his family you still have an opportunity to own automotive history. From 1946 to 1996, Ray owned and ran Lambrecht Chevrolet in Pierce, NE, a small

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Photo Gallery: All Chevy Show 2013

Bowtie owners and enthusiasts descended upon Summit Racing’s Tallmadge, OH location this past weekend to share and enjoy one another’s Chevrolets and other General Motors vehicles. It was the All Chevy Show. And it was awesome. See for yourself: [portfolio_slideshow id=21464]    

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Monday Mailbag: Choosing the Right Muffler

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week we’re talking mufflers. D.W. Aurora, IL Q: I’m currently running tubular glasspack mufflers on my 1978 Ford F-150. Its pretty loud when you get on it! The truck sounds almost like a sports car. I think I would prefer a

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