Greg Anderson Wants to Make a Statement In Auto Club NHRA Finals

Greg Anderson wants to end the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season on a positive note by driving the Summit Racing Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro into the winner’s circle at this weekend’s 48th annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals. “You always try and make a statement at the last race and let

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Head Games (Part 3): The Role of Valve Size in Cylinder Head Selection

In the first two installments of our Head Games video series, we covered the importance of combustion chamber size and intake runner configuration when choosing cylinder heads. In this video, you’ll learn how valve sizing factors into selecting the right cylinder heads. Plus, you’ll find out what other key pieces of information you need to narrow

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Mailbag: Reusable Chevy Bolt-Ons

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering carry-over parts from a stock 305 to a Chevrolet Performance 350. M.B. • East Haven, CT Q: I have a 1986 Monte Carlo SS running the original 305 and 200-R4 tranny. I plan on dropping in a Chevrolet Performance

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SEMA 2012: Day One News and Notes

Odds and ends from a busy first day of SEMA 2012: Toyota Crowns Dream Build Challenge Winner, Unveils Avalon Concepts Kyle Busch won the Toyota Dream Build Challenge with his “Rowdy Edition” 2012 Toyota Camry SE, beating entries by fellow professional racers Alexis DeJoria, Clint Bowyer, and Antron Brown. Busch’s dream build features a custom-made

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SEMA Mustang Powered by Women Unveiled at 2012 SEMA Show

  The SEMA Mustang Build Powered By Women, better known as “High Gear,” debuted in the Ford Motor Co. booth Tuesday at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. The 2013 Mustang GT made national headlines during the summer when more than 40 women volunteered their time and expertise to customize the vehicle in

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Line Takes Title Pursuit to Vegas

Reigning NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Champion Jason Line heads into this weekend’s 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals believing a win on the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and another in the season’s last race could lead to a title for the Summit Racing driver. “Obviously we do have to win some

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Monday Mailbag: Locating a Donor for a Hotrod Transplant

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re swapping IROC-Z components into an ’86 Monte Carlo SS. H.M. • Milton, FL Q: I’m restoring a 1986 Monte Carlo SS and using a 1988 Camaro IROC-Z as a donor car. I really want to improve the

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Berner Ends ADRL Season on High Note with Shootout Finals Appearance

Accustomed to final round appearances and championship runs, Pete Berner has become more familiar with first round losses as he’s been off form throughout the 2012 ADRL racing season. However, for the final event of the season, fans of the Summit Racing driver saw more of the Berner they’re used to. With help from manufacturers

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