Horsepower Wars Episode 2, 2017 Mustang vs. Camaro: Establishing Baselines
Before you go modifying any vehicle, it’s important to understand its capabilities in stock, unmolested trim. And that’s precisely what the gang at Horsepower Wars did in the second installment of its “Pony Wars” series that’s pitting a 2017 Mustang vs. a 2017 Camaro. Stage 1: Mustang vs. Camaro Baseline Factory Performance The team first
GM Unveils Turbocharged 2.7L I-4 Package for 2019 Silverado & Sierra Pickups
General Motors will offer the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups with the option for a new four-cylinder turbocharged engine capable of running on two cylinders. The 2.7L I-4 will make 310 horsepower and 348 foot-pounds of torque. It is the first modern-day four-cylinder engine in a full-size pickup and the first with
Ford will Cease Sedan/Small Car Production; Mustang to Remain
Ford recently announced plans to eliminate the majority of its passenger car offerings from its lineup so it can focus production capabilities on better-selling SUVs, trucks, and crossover vehicles. Relax Mustang fans, Ford was clear that its iconic pony car will not be affected by the shift. The list of vehicles being eliminated include the
Summit Racing Returns to NHRA Pro Mod With Sponsorship of Keith Haney
Summit Racing Equipment will be the primary sponsor for veteran Pro Mod racer Keith Haney in the 2018 NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based driver will be behind the wheel of the 2015 Summit Racing Camaro when he makes his NHRA Pro Mod debut at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals in
Ford Unveils 2018 Cobra Jet: Fastest Production Straight-Line Mustang Ever
It’s been a half-century since the first Ford Mustang Cobra Jet was unleashed on the world, dominating the competition at the 1968 NHRA Winternationals. Now, on its 50th anniversary, Ford Performance introduces the fastest Cobra Jet to date—a track-only pony car capable of mid-eight-second ETs in the quarter-mile, crossing the lights at over 150 mph.
Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen Out at GM
According to Automotive News, General Motors has replaced now-former Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen with Steve Carlisle. Carlisle was previously the president and managing director of GM Canada. De Nysschen had served as head of Cadillac since July 2014 after jobs with both Infiniti and Audi. The decision is said to be effective immediately. You can read
Summit Racing Expands its Motorsports Footprint with 3 New Sponsorships for 2018
The word “racing” is right in its name. So it’s no surprise that Summit Racing has sponsored sanctioning bodies, racing series, and drivers for almost 30 years. Now the Tallmadge, OH-based company, which is celebrating its 50th year in business, is expanding its motorsports reach with three new sponsorships for 2018. Frankenstein Engine Dynamics Mid-West
George Poteet: An Interview with the Famous Hotrodder & Speed Record Racer
George Poteet is known across the automotive universe as a gearhead with exceptional taste in hot rods and an unquenchable thirst for speed. He’s the guy who works with some of the industry’s top builders to create award-winning show cars and, at the same time, drives blistering-fast land speed record streamliners. His “GPT” 1932 Ford Tudor
Website Wayback: A Visual History of SummitRacing.com & the Digital Aftermarket
Yes, websites are officially old enough to be considered historical. (Now get off our lawns!) To commemorate Summit Racing Equipment’s 50th anniversary, we’ve been taking a look back at important moments in the company’s history. [Read about Summit Racing’s first project car here and watch video of its first catalog cover car here. There’s also the story
Pick the Winner of the 2018 Muscle Car Match-Ups (1968 Edition)
They are not who we thought they were. This is not the championship match-up we expected to see in the finals of the 2018 Muscle Car Match-Ups (1968 Edition). And we love you for that. Surprise!? It’s the AMC vs. the Plymouth. Awesome! It’s time to crown this year’s winner. (See how the voting is




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