Events

[portfolio_slideshow id=36677] We’re back in Addis Ababa now and will be heading to Djibouti early tomorrow, but I wanted to go back to Arba Minch before we move on. This tour is all about the troops, but there is some time in the schedule that’s not completely allocated. That gives us a chance to catch

Day three started at the airport in Bahrain. Our flight was scheduled for a 12:45 am (that’s just after midnight) departure and it was on time. We had a stop in Addis Ababa on the way to Arba Minch (I know, I know–I was having to use MapQuest too), landing at 4 am and out again

[portfolio_slideshow id=36593] The first couple of days have been a whirlwind. I can’t think of any other way to describe it. I had no trouble drifting off last night, after a quick bite at the hotel it was time for some rest. I can’t believe how quickly two days just flew by. It started with

It’s that time again! For over a decade, Summit Racing Equipment has been involved in “Operation Appreciation,”—taking racers overseas to meet and visit with the U.S. troops stationed there. This year is no different, with an all-star returning cast of champions that includes Greg Anderson, Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, Jason Line and Dan Runte. Each year they have

The Houston AutoRama attracts a crowd of impressive hot rods and trucks. Judges at the show had the daunting task of picking seven favorites from the crowd. These “The Magnificent 7,” as they are called, are the finalists for the annual Millwinders Award. As we told you over the weekend, Don and Caroyln Smith’s ’32 Ford took

Houston, we have a winner. The 2014 Houston Autorama Millwinders Award was presented moments ago to Don and Carolyn Smith for their 1932 Ford Sedan. The award is presented each year for the top first-time shown vehicle as judged by the ISCA. The winning entry receives $5,000 and a custom trophy. See more pictures of

[portfolio_slideshow id=36251] When you think of Thanksgiving traditions, you might think of events like the Macy’s Parade in New York or NFL football in Detroit. But Houston’s got a pretty good Thanksgiving tradition going on, too–and it involves hot rods. The Houston AutoRama takes place on Thanksgiving weekend, and it kicks off the main part of the

Erica Enders-Stevens became the first woman to win an NHRA Pro Stock world championship title Sunday when she defeated her closest points rival—Summit Racing’s Jason Line—in the final round of the Auto Club NHRA Finals. In other racing, Matt Hagan claimed the Funny Car world championship in dramatic fashion over John Force and also won

Erica Enders-Stevens is well aware of the history on the line at this weekend’s 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. But her more immediate concern is trying to hold off two-time Pro Stock world champion Jason Line. After winning the most recent event in Las Vegas, Enders-Stevens’ fifth

LAS VEGAS, NV — As expected, Ford F-150s, Chevy Silverados, and Jeep JKs got most of the attention from aftermarket manufacturers, with the new Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado also getting some love. Truck accessory manufacturers continue to churn out new exterior products, such as grilles, LED lights, and wheels, for these vehicles. And performance