CLEVELAND, OH — Gearheads all over the planet knew the Pontiac GTO was a serious performance car. Problem is, so did insurance companies. To combat rising insurance rates and capture a growing demand for low-buck performance cars like Plymouth’s Road Runner, Pontiac launched the GT-37. What is a GT-37, you ask? First, let’s explain the T-37.
For what February lacked in days, it more than made up for in awesome fan rides. Our shortest month included outstanding customs, restorations, muscle cars, late models, trucks, boats, and more–all submitted by fans of Summit Racing’s Facebook page. Of the vehicles featured on the page, the 10 finalists below got the most likes and
It’s not uncommon for a big automotive parts company to sponsor a project car, and Summit Racing is no exception. Through the decades, Summit Racing has supported dozens of vehicle builds—from a Factory Five Racing Mark IV Roadster and LS-swapped Miata, to a Pro-Touring Camaro and Baja 1000 Ford Bronco (and seemingly every vehicle niche in between).
The story of Heath’s journey to monster truck nirvana started out as you would expect. He grew up in a family of 4×4 enthusiasts and never missed a chance to watch the legendary BIGFOOT® monster truck on TV. Heath was also a Ford guy through-and-through, and his first truck (a gift from his dad) was
During World War II, long-range fighter and bomber aircraft were equipped with “Belly Tanks” or “Drop Tanks” full of fuel which extended their range for long-distance flights. After the war, the tanks’ streamlined housings became the go-to choice for hotrodders looking for an aerodynamic body for their Salt Flat racers. With little more than a
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. On Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit of being powered
The second-generation Corvette has had a huge impact on the world of hot rodding. The 1963 Sting Ray brought independent rear suspension into the mix. The 1965 model year introduced big block power into the Corvette equation and helped bring four-wheel disc brakes to America. Then there’s the 1967 Corvette—the second generation Vette that was
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. On Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit of being powered by
Variety was the theme for January 2018. Our Top 10 Facebook fan rides from January (in terms of likes and shares) has representatives from many different vehicle brands and types and includes several build styles. Now you can help us determine which is the #1 fan ride for all of January by voting for your favorite
It’s not every day that we hear about a 1970s Chevy econobox that can go wheel-to-wheel with some of the world’s most iconic sports cars. So when French race car driver Nicolas Grue told us about his Monza, our ears understandably perked up. Grue races his Monza in the French Saloon Cars Trophy series, where
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