Watch Auto Revolution Build a Chevy C10 LIVE June 26 and 27

Our friends at Auto Revolution are hosting live video streaming of the C10 build on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. The challenge: to assemble the entire truck from a bare chassis into a running vehicle in two days, then drive it over 350 miles to a all-C10 show and shine truck event on

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Mailbag: How to Set up an Oil Pump for High Performance Applications

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking oil pumps.   Q: I want to put a high volume oil pump in my 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 with a 351W engine. What type should I run: Sealed Power or Melling? Is there a difference in

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Hagan, Crampton and Enders-Stevens Win Bristol

Matt Hagan won at his home track in Funny Car for the first time Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Richie Crampton in Top Fuel) and Erica Enders-Stevens in Pro Stock were also winners in their respective categories at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at the historic dragstrip

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Electric Fan 4-1-1: Everything You Need to Know About Electric Fans

[portfolio_slideshow id=43546] The heat generated from stop-and-go-driving, racing, and towing can kill engines. A well-designed electric cooling fan is critical to prevent engine overheating—a good fan will provide the airflow needed to dissipate excess engine heat with the least impact on horsepower and fuel economy. Without airflow, a radiator is not much more than a

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Mailbag: Possible Causes and Cures for Hard Shifts

You’ve 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 fix a hard-shifting transmission. J.W. Niagara Falls, NY Q: I have discovered that the shifting characteristics of my TCI Turbo 350 Street Fighter transmission are not what I want for my daily driver. Specifically, downshifts at highway

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Anderson, J. Force, and Schumacher Win in Epping

Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson has returned to form in 2015, winning back-to-back races for the first time since 2011, capturing his third Wally of this NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season Sunday in Epping, NH. John Force in Funny Car, and Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel also won Sunday. All three

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Harley Heaven: Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Harley-Davidson Enthusiast

It can be really hard to shop for dads. But if your father happens to be a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, shopping is probably a lot easier than you think. That’s because Summit Gifts, Clothing & Memorabilia–that’s right, the hot rod collectible and apparel company–offers a full line of great gifts for the Harley-Davidson fanatic.  Here are a few

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