[portfolio_slideshow id=5727] This story originally ran in the Summit Racing catalog and first appeared on SummitRacing.com on 9/6/2007. Don Barr is a Porsche guy. His 1983 Porsche won a National Preservation Award at the 1998 National Porsche Parade in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He used to race 944s on the weekends. And his good friend and
The official points standings have been released for the 2012 Toughest Monster Truck Tour indoor championship chase, and the winner of the inaugural title is Team BIGFOOT’s lead driver, Dan Runte, pilot of the all-new Summit Racing Equipment BIGFOOT monster truck. From a numbers-only standpoint, this championship is one of the most impressive to date
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping customers build better track cars. From: John Baker, Sr. • Harrison, AR Q: I have a 1953 Chevy half-ton truck with a 283 at .030 overbore and .010 under rods and mains. I’m running early
Pete Berner’s sharp new Summit Racing Equipment ZL1 Camaro might have you thinking he’s ready for a ‘come back’ tour—which isn’t far from the truth. The flashy RJ Race Cars built ride, featuring paint by SD Enterprises, harkens back to earlier days in Berner’s Pro Stock career, when he captured his first World Championship (2006).
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re taking on engine hesitation and the poor fuel economy that’s so common in older trucks. From: Don Albrent, Jr. • Tomahawk, WI Q: I own a 1991 Chevy K1500. I’ve rebuilt the engine and added an
Defending champion Jason Line and the Summit Racing team continued their strong start to the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season on Sunday, capturing the Pro Stock title at Sunday’s 28th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals in Chandler, AZ. Starting from the second position, Line defeated Jeg Coughlin Jr., Erica Enders and Greg Stanfield in
Throughout his career, Summit Racing standout Greg Anderson has been extremely prolific, winning 71 NHRA Pro Stock races in 104 final round appearances, with his successes including multiple victories at 17 of the 20 tracks on the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing circuit. However, among the remaining three facilities with but a solitary win
We’ve seen these new carburetors up close and we’re very impressed with them. All models benefit from uniquely contoured throttle entries and smooth, concentric venturi bores (no more ridge lines to obstruct airflow!) for improved power output without sacrificing everyday drivability. Plus, every made-in-the USA Demon carb is wet-flow tested and packed with features like
Greg Anderson and the Summit Racing team started the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season in perfect fashion, taking home the Pro Stock title at Sunday’s 52nd annual NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, CA. Starting from the fifth position, Anderson strung together strong performances to defeat Larry Morgan, Allen Johnson and teammate Jason Line in the
Traditional red and blue automotive fittings aren’t for everyone. That’s why Summit Racing Equipment, a leading direct-mail and Internet supplier of high performance automotive parts, now offers its own brand of AN hose ends and adapters with a black hard-anodized finish. Designed to increase your underhood “cool” factor exponentially, the fittings are available in two styles: Swivel-Style Fittings are made from
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