Mailbag: Detuning a Chevrolet 454 for Better Drivability
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader dial back the performance of his 454 for street use. A.K. Moberly, MO Q: I have a 1979 Camaro Z28 with a 1976 454 bored .030 inches over. The car has the following parts: Stock crank, rods, and
NHRA Wrap-Up: Crampton Scores First Win, Joins Pedregon, Coughlin and Hines in Winner’s Circle
Richie Crampton claimed his first career Top Fuel victory, becoming the 100th different winner in the category, at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals on Sunday. Cruz Pedregon in Funny Car, Jeg Coughlin in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle also won their respective classes at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event
Video Feature: Going Land Speed Racing in a 1978 ‘Vette
When you take a vehicle out to do a little land speed racing, is all about the forces–as in drag and down force. Bill Lilley, along with Gary and Josh Meyers, had a few tricks up their sleeves to capture the down force they needed to get the most out of a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
NHRA Wrap-Up: Courtney Force Earns Landmark 100th Female Victory; Massey and Johnson Also Score Wins
Courtney Force raced to the landmark 100th victory by a female in NHRA history Sunday at the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Spencer Massey (Top Fuel) and Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) also were winners of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. In her second attempt to earn the much sought after
Photo Gallery: Memorial Day 2014 — Soldier Rides
In honor of Memorial Day, we’ve collected images of cars, trucks and project vehicles from members of the military. There aren’t enough ways to thank the men and women who serve their country, but a good old-fashioned “Thank you” is the best we know how. While we’re feeling grateful for the many sacrifices they make
European Pro Stock Driver Jimmy Alund Earns Summit Racing Sponsorship
Eight-time FIA Pro Stock champion Jimmy Alund announced a multi-race sponsorship with Summit Racing Equipment in pursuit of his historic ninth FIA Pro Stock championship. Alund filled in for Team Summit NHRA Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson in his Summit Racing Camaro for the first five races of the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
Rutledge Wood Plymouth Wagon Update: In His Own Words
[portfolio_slideshow id=31029] Editors Note: We have a guest blog this month from Rutledge Wood himself. Not only does he talk about the latest developments on his ’53 Plymouth Suburban wagon, he’ll give you his take on the first-ever Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama, held this past April at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Rutledge brought his nutso
Photo Gallery: Monday Night Cruisin’ at Summit Racing’s Georgia Super Store!
[portfolio_slideshow id=30981] It’s Wednesday, and while most people are looking forward to the holiday weekend, we’re looking back. We’re taking a peek back at some of the vintage hot rods from Summit Racing’s Monday Night Cruise-In in Georgia. By now, you know the drill: There was a cruise-in at Summit Racing and OnAllCylinders contributor Brian Kreuser was
Video: How to Flare Brake Lines
Learn the basics of brake line flaring using flaring tools from S.U.R.&R. by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video.
NHRA Wrap-Up: Hight Denies C. Force Historic Win; Massey, Coughlin, and Krawiec Also Win in Atlanta
Robert Hight raced to his third Funny Car victory in a row and fourth overall this season on Monday at the rain-delayed Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. Spencer Massey in Top Fuel, Jeg Coughlin in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing




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