Bonneville Speed Week took place August 10-16. The hardest of hardcore hot rodders have been taking cars, trucks, motorcycles, and homemade speed-buggies of all of kinds to the Bonneville Salt Flats for more than a century. Bonneville Speed Week, run by the Southern California Timing Association, has become a bucket list event for gearheads and speed
Whether you’re Thornton Melon, Billy Madison, or just a parent getting ready to send your offspring off to the wonderful world of academia, it’s definitely that time of year again. Morning commutes to work are getting longer. You have way more morning tasks. The house is much quieter. And your evening schedule just got a
[portfolio_slideshow id=22301] On this day in 1897, Olds Motor Works was founded in Lansing, MI. Before its demise in 2004, Oldsmobile gave us some iconic street machines and muscle cars, including the 88, Cutlass, and 4-4-2. During its 107-year run, Oldsmobile produced over 35 million automobiles, and its Curved-Dash model was the first car to be
Are you considering ceramic-coated headers or painted headers? Is one better than the other? In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the benefits of each style so you can choose the set of headers that makes the most sense for your vehicle, your budget, and your individual performance needs.
Smokey’s Dyno & Performance in Akron, OH isn’t the first shop to mate a GM LS engine with a BMW E30 (3 Series). “The E30 is a very popular chassis for an LS swap,” said Jamy Lippencott, vice president of Smokey’s Dyno & Performance. “Road course guys are taking stock LS motors and putting them
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 week—another benefit of
[portfolio_slideshow id=22033] Post-World War II America produced some of the most gorgeous automobiles ever. For example, the folks at Rod Authority and Power AutoMedia shared with us this beautiful 1951 Pontiac Chieftain, owned by Adam Woodhams. A large, “bomb-style” sedan, Woodhams’ Chieftain Deluxe Two-Door came decked to the nines with chrome, fancy trim options, and
[portfolio_slideshow id=21954] Fifth-generation Chevy Camaro enthusiasts descended upon Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IN recently for the Camaro5 Fest. Camaro5 Fest featured an autocross competition, competitive and exhibition drag racing, a charity cruise, and a car show with awards. Our friend Jeff Lee, former IHRA Internet Director and current digital marketing manager for Martin & Company, was
[portfolio_slideshow id=21811] Reno NV. — What’s better than a parade? How about a parade that consists of custom street rods instead of floats… muscle cars instead of marching bands… giant motorized shopping carts instead of fire trucks? Sound like your kind of parade? That’s what goes on every evening on Reno’s Virginia St. during Hot August
[portfolio_slideshow id=21730] Reno, NV. — The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno has been a major supporter of Hot August Nights since way back. It’s also built a well-deserved reputation among veteran show participants for having one of the week’s must-see cruise-ins. Hundreds of classic cars. Live music. Corvette ride-alongs on the resort’s road course. And this goes
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