Videos & Galleries

Photo Gallery: Hot August Nights

Hot August Nights is in full swing. We’re spotting cars at the Summit Racing retail store in Sparks, NV. We’re spotting them at poker runs and cruise-ins. And we’re spotting them in downtown Reno. We’ll continue to share some of our favorite finds. Check out these Hot August Nights beauties!   [portfolio_slideshow id=7782]

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Hot August Nights Kicks Off in Reno

Hot August Nights. It’s one of those events that sort of named itself. Brought to life in 1986, the annual Reno, NV event encapsulates every aspect of the nostalgic 1950s and ‘60s hot rod lifestyle—the people, the music, the parties, and perhaps most importantly, the cars. When Hot August Nights first started, it wasn’t even

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Photo Gallery: All Mustang Show 2012

Run for the hills, Mopar and Chevy Guy. This gallery belongs to the Ford Mustang. Mustang enthusiasts came together over the weekend to share their rides with their Ford brethren at Summit Racing in Tallmadge, OH. The result was a pretty nice stable of ponies. See for yourself.   [portfolio_slideshow id=7505]

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Video: Forged vs. Cast Pistons

What are the advantages of cast pistons versus forged pistons? Learn why high-boost, high-horsepower modifications lend themselves to the more-expensive and typically much stronger forged pistons. Also, hear why hypereutectic pistons are a nice mid-level compromise between cast and forged pistons and can help you run tighter tolerances. Check it out. Today I am going

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Photo Gallery: Bob Jones’ Antique Car Collection

Yesterday, we introduced you to Bob Jones—an Akron, OH car collector with a Jay Leno-like collection who is currently in possession of two historically relevant land speed record-winning jet-powered cars. We promised you more. And we like to keep our promises. Check out some more photos of Jones’ spectacular jaw-dropping collection.   [portfolio_slideshow id=7360]

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Ohio Car Collector Adds Jet-Powered “Cyclops” to Garage

Car collector Bob Jones added a car to his vast collection that makes 17,500 horsepower and has been clocked on the Bonneville Salt Flats at 342.88 miles per hour—and it’s not even the fastest car in his garage. Cyclops—one of many jet-powered Green Monster cars built and piloted by Art Arfons—joined Jones’ remarkable vehicle collection

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1970 Plymouth GTX

[portfolio_slideshow id=6977] 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

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Photo Gallery: All Ford Show

There is a place in our hearts for every type of car or truck. Ford and Chevy. Mopar. Even a foreign vehicle or two. But not this past Sunday at Summit Racing. The All Ford Show was reserved exclusively for you hardcore Bowtie fans. We kid! Check out these Fords, boys and girls. They’re nice.

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1949 Willys Jeepster

[portfolio_slideshow id=6885] 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

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