Building a Nitro-Blown Cadillac 390 V8 for a Vintage Dragster Inspired by Pancho González
A little over a year ago, we told you the story of Pancho González, a tennis superstar and hotrodder who once helped set a World Gas ET record. You can […]
What is a Brougham? We Explore the Carriage Design, the Guy Behind It & How the Name Evolved in the Automobile Era
On the memorial of his death on May 7, 1868, today we’re talking about Henry Peter Brougham. Brougham was a lawyer and British statesman who ultimately became Lord High Chancellor […]
Photo Gallery: Car Show Pictures Taken from a 6 Year Old’s Perspective
In the United States, Bring Your Child to Work Day occurs on the fourth Thursday in April. So in the spirit of “Bring Your Kid to Work Day,” I took […]
How a Discarded Children’s Book Inspired a Soon-to-Be Gearhead
Every year, April 23rd commemorates World Book Day. In keeping with the theme of the occasion, here’s a look at the book that led me (and presumably countless other aspiring […]
Breaking: Summit Racing Announces Amazing New Tool Innovation
Tallmadge, Ohio – In what’s being referred to (by us, anyway) as “the single most important invention in the history of the automobile,” the Summit Racing R&D team has revealed […]
Alex Taylor Q&A: Catching up with the Fastest Woman in Drag & Drive Racing!
With her 6.96-second pass on the first day of Sick Week, Alex Taylor became the fastest woman on the drag-and-drive circuit and achieved the ultimate goal for her “Quest for […]
There Was an Entire Class Dedicated to the VW Transporter at the 2023 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance
The annual Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance is widely regarded as one of the top tier car shows on the planet, drawing in a fleet of bespoke luxury cars, vintage race […]
Jam Handy: A Filmmaker Whose Movies Helped Inspire Legions of Engineers, Designers & Gearheads (Here Are 10 of Our Favorites)
Henry Jamison “Jam” Handy was born on March 6, 1886, so we figured today would be a good day to talk about his contribution to the American automotive and film […]
Want to Know What LUV Is? Here’s a Quick History of Chevy’s Captive Import Truck from the 1970s
While much has been written about Japanese economy cars grabbing a share of the North American auto market in the 1970s, it’s also important to acknowledge the impact imports had […]
Hello World, Meet the New-for-1966 Dodge Charger, Leader of the Dodge Rebellion
New Year’s Day, 1966 – As football fans clicked on their TVs to watch UCLA battle Michigan State in the Rose Bowl, little did they realize that actress Pam Austin […]