Blue skies and crisp, cool air provided the perfect backdrop for the 2012 edition of Summit Racing’s annual celebration of all things truck at the company’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH. They rolled in by the dozen—lifted monster 4x4s, classic hot rods, slammed sport trucks, rat rods, Jeeps, and a whole slew of late-model gems. Welcome
BOWLING GREEN, KY. — On a predominantly picture-perfect weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park—a fantastic old dragstrip nestled next to a rustic amusement park featuring a hilltop wooden coaster begging for a ride—racers, race fans, and car enthusiasts gathered to celebrate General Motors’ LS engine at the Holley LS Fest, Sept. 7-9. It was a weekend full
[portfolio_slideshow id=9466] 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
There is a contingent of the auto enthusiast crowd constantly complaining about the Chevy Camaro. They’re boring, they say, because they’re so common and you see them all the time. Our take: The reason you see Camaros all the time is because they’re one of the most-beloved automobiles in the history of this industry. The Camaro is impossible
Watch this video to learn the basics of Flowmaster’s muffler chamber construction. By doing so, you will better understand the company’s exhaust technology and how it can impact your vehicle’s performance.
[portfolio_slideshow id=9201] 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
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, Mike will help you choose the right type of headers for your exhaust system—focusing on shortys and long-tube headers. Learn why full-length, long tube headers generally will give you the best exhaust velocity and scavenging, and overall performance. However, all sized headers offer specific characteristics that can help
In the world of GM automobiles, it sure seems like Chevy gets all of the attention. And while we get it, we don’t want to fall into the trap of doing it ourselves. This past weekend’s Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile Nationals car show at Summit Racing in Tallmadge, OH was yet another reminder of just how
For many speed aficionados, breaking a land speed record on the famed Bonneville Salt Flats is on the proverbial hot rod bucket list. Be honest—at one time or another, you’ve probably wondered what it’s like to rocket across the barren Bonneville moonscape in pursuit of high-speed glory. Jason Line can tell you. As we shared with you
Cracklin’ Rosie get on board, we’re gonna ride till there ain’t no more to go… In the fall of 1970, Neil Diamond’s “Cracklin’ Rosie” topped the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, lifetime racer and rodder Al Nosse packed up and headed for California, amping up to produce a smash hit of his own. The
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