This exclusive feature takes a look at how a two turbo Chevy blew in the heat from Alabama! The second part of this feature takes a closer look at Shane Stack̵ (Read more...)
Little did Shane Stack know at 16 years old that the ’86 Monte Carlo SS he received as a gift from his father would still be his ride of choice 21 years later. (Read more...)
Jim Hughes Businessman/Racer I attended several races this season …
Jim Hughes Businessman/Racer I attended several races this season to do research for a story on Jim Hughes’ S/G ‘Vette. Even though his racer is an impressive piece of machinery, I came away more impressed with Jim than with his ride. Heâ (Read More..)
52 Years of Dependable Differentials from Currie Enterprises Drag …
52 Years of Dependable Differentials from Currie Enterprises We caught one of the four CNC axle spline machines throwing trails of sparks while this axle was being splined. Drag Racing requires a harmonious marriage of components not only to bui (Read More..)
In the American justice system repeat offenders suffer increased …
In the American justice system repeat offenders suffer increased scrutiny, higher bonds and stiffer sentences than other, less successful criminals. In racing the same can be said for those who consistently win more often than their peers. Close (Read More..)
Ever since that fateful day—Oct. 10, 1901—when Henry Ford defeated …
Ever since that fateful day—Oct. 10, 1901—when Henry Ford defeated Alexander Winton on a 1-mile racecourse in Grosse Point, Michigan, Ford Motor Company products have always been in the winner’s circle. This was particularly true in the ‘60s wh (Read More..)
Most people think of museums as dried-up, dusty old …
Most people think of museums as dried-up, dusty old places with no relevance to what’s happening in the world around them. Well, it’s not like that here at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California. For example, w (Read More..)
Hilo, Hawaii, drag racer Paul Crivello is a heavy …
Hilo, Hawaii, drag racer Paul Crivello is a heavy hitter in the Big Island Auto Club’s Bracket One with his big-block Chevrolet-engine Top Sportsman Dragster. His consistent 7.24 elapsed times and speeds of over 180 mph have earned him this st (Read More..)
How to Set Up a Stock Suspension Car In …
How to Set Up a Stock Suspension Car In our initial look at stock suspension car set up, we devoted all of the space to the back end of the car. This time we’ll look at the front. Just like the aft pieces, bolt-in hardware for the nose is read (Read More..)
Jim Hughes, Businessman/Racer I attended several races this season …
Jim Hughes, Businessman/Racer I attended several races this season to do research for a story on Jim Hughes’ S/G ‘Vette. Even though his racer is an impressive piece of machinery, I came away more impressed with Jim than with his ride. He (Read More..)
Legendary Tennessee Bo Weevil Driver Preston Davis Named Grand Marshal …
Legendary Tennessee Bo Weevil Driver Preston Davis Named Grand Marshal for the 11th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance Three pioneer drag racers, a beloved track official and famed track announcer are among those n (Read More..)
Steve Matusek of Aeromotive has just thrown off the …
Steve Matusek of Aeromotive has just thrown off the wraps on his new Larry Larson built Pro Mod Mustang. It features a spot-on tribute paint scheme reminiscent of Tom McEwen’s 1970 Duster that helped bring Drag Racing to the Big Time with it (Read More..)
