Editor’s Note: June is OnAllCylinders safety month and will feature stories and tips on a variety of safety equipment. All legitimately sanctioned racing requires participating drivers to buckle up. In race cars, your seat belt is called a safety harness or racing harness, and their function and purpose requires little explanation. It’s hard to win races
During the early 1950s, the runway at Akron Fulton Airport in Akron, OH became the first National Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag race track east of the Mississippi. It was here that drag racing legends Art and Walt Arfons, Otis “Otie” Smith, and “Akron” Arlen Vanke began their incredible careers. The four drag racing pioneers will
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. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Small parts have a big impact on engine performance. For example, a good set of lifters will deliver consistent valve timing and maximum power with good oil control. To achieve these benefits, however, you need to make sure you follow the proper lifter installation procedure. The topic is important enough that Summit Racing created an entire
Father’s Day is approaching fast, and at least some of you are doing that thing where we wait until we’re writing blog posts about Father’s Day gifts with only a few days to spare to think: Hmmm. What should I get for dad? It’s a problem. We know. The surest and fastest way to please a gearhead dad this Father’s
Q: I have a 455-cubic-inch Pontiac with a pair of cylinder heads from a 400. The compression ratio is estimated at 9.3:1. The engine was completely rebuilt by a professional engine shop with forged pistons and crank, good valve job, roller tip rockers, double valve springs, etc. Here are some of the components I have: Holley
NHRA Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson extended Team Summit’s streak of EFI dominance to 10 consecutive wins Sunday after defeating teammate Jason Line in the final round of the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Town Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. Angelle Sampey raced to her first Pro Stock Motorcycle victory since 2007, Steve Torrence won
Some were there for the cruise-in; others came for the fun runs. But we’d say the majority of the vintage cars, trucks, and late-models at Super Summit 2016 took part in both activities. Whether you were walking the show car field, watching the free fun runs on the dragstrip, or hanging out by the autocross course, there was beautiful
Greg Anderson ended KB Racing teammate Jason Line’s perfect streak of final-round appearances, but extended Team Summit’s undefeated record in the EFI Pro Stock after winning the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals Monday at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H. Antron Brown in Top Fuel, and Ron Capps in Funny car were all winners of
Q: I have a 1993 5.0L Mustang LX that I have modified over the last year. I’d like to know what you think about the changes I have made, and if there is anything else you recommend. Please keep in mind that the car will remain naturally aspirated — no blowers or nitrous. It will basically be a
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