Three-time NHRA Funny Car champion and former NASCAR team owner Raymond Beadle died Monday. Bang Shift reported Beadle had been dealing with medical complications. Beadle was wildly popular among race fans during the golden age of drag racing, winning the NHRA Funny Car championship three years in a row from 1979-1981, and also winning the
Learn how to find your camshaft position sensor on a third- and fourth-generation LS engine block, and some of the differences between the two by watching this short Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Check it out.
A motorcycle’s clutch has a huge impact on a bike’s handling and power. Without a smooth-operating clutch, a bike’s rear wheel is more likely to break loose which can lead to losing races, or worse, crashes. Dirt bike clutches tend to require regular maintenance and rebuilds. Are you hearing grinding noises? Is your clutch slipping?
We’re football nuts around these parts. So when the NCAA announced a new playoff format for this fall, our minds started racing: Who will make the first-ever playoff bracket? Will our beloved Buckeyes make these playoffs (not so much)? And of course—how can we put some sort of automotive spin on the competition? While it took the NCAA decades to
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. D.L. Kansas City, KS Q: My trusty 1936 Plymouth 4-door has a .060-inch over, 350 Chevy with an RV cam and a Holley 4-barrel. I’m also running a Powerglide transmission and a stock 1980 Cutlass 10-bolt rear end. Should I change the
Matt Hagan took over the Funny Car points lead by racing to victory Sunday at the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway near Reading, PA. Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel, Rodger Brogdon in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners at the fourth of six playoff events during the NHRA Mello
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
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic of backpressure in your exhaust system, how it works, and why it’s important to your engine performance. Trying to decide what diameter of exhaust tubing to choose? This video will also help you make the best choice for your application based on your
Courtney Force raced to her second consecutive Funny Car victory in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs Sunday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Antron Brown inTop Fuel, Dave Connolly in Pro Stock, and Jerry Savoie in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners at Gateway Motorsports Park near St. Louis, MO in the
Are you a soldier in one of the General’s other armies? If your GM vehicle of choice is a Buick, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac, then you’ll want to check out the gallery of pics from the Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac show at Summit Racing Equipment. The company’s Ohio location hosted the annual event this weekend, and OnAllCylinders’
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