Jun 18 2013
Stop #6 of the Hot Rod Power Tour included a visit to Coker Tire world headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. Jeff Lee snapped a few pics while touring the Coker Tire museum, which includes an array of vintage cars, cycles, and autobilia. Check out the photos below and follow Jeff on Twitter at @JeffLee (twitter.com/JeffLee) to see more coverage and …
Jun 18 2013
In the world of NHRA drag racing, guys like John Force, Tony Schumacher, and Jason Line get most of the attention—and deservedly so. But there’s one drag racer who’s been hotter than anyone in recent memory, and he operates far away from the spotlight of NHRA’s three main professional classes (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock). His name …
Jun 18 2013
Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn the basics of differentials, including the differences between open, limited-slip, and locking, and how each style works in your vehicle.
Jun 17 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering some important questions about swapping gears. E.B . • Lake Ronkonkonia, NY Q: I have a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am with a 305 TPI engine, a TH-700R-4 transmission, and 2.73 rear axle gears. I want to upgrade …
Jun 17 2013
The Hot Rod Power Tour took place June 1-7, stopping at seven cities along the way. As we mentioned in our earlier post, The 2013 Hot Rodder’s Summer Bucket List, the Power Tour is one of the top auto-oriented gatherings in the United States, at least in our opinion. Here’s how we so eloquently summed it up …
Jun 17 2013
John Force broke a 31-race winless drought Sunday by driving his Ford Mustang Funny Car to a Father’s Day victory. It was Force’s 135th career win, and it came against his biggest rival—Cruz Pedregon. Steve Torrence was the winner in Top Fuel and Rodger Brogdon took home the Pro Stock Wally at the Thunder Valley …
Jun 16 2013
Everyone’s heart strings are tugged by different things. Maybe you have a soft spot for cute puppies, Nicholas Sparks novels, or sappy love songs. Us? We’re moved by great father-son stuff. Our friends at Summit Racing asked you to share some of the project vehicles put together by father-son tandems. And, as always, you guys …
Jun 16 2013
Where would we all be without the encouragement, support, and friendly advice of our fathers? Whether it’s positive words of wisdom or a verbal kick in the you-know-what, dads have a unique way of sharing their knowledge and experience with us. Sometimes the delivery and tone can be suspect, but dads are rarely afraid to pass along wisdom about …
Jun 14 2013
If you’re interested in tires, the following glossary goes over some tire basics. You’ll know a lot of it already, probably. But there may be a few terms or tidbits that are new to you as well. Properly maintaining your tires can greatly improve the performance and handling of your vehicle, will give you a …
Jun 14 2013
Check it out. It’s the Man of Steel Power Wagon Ram pickup. We haven’t confirmed whether or not it flies. Chrysler and Warner Bros. created this one-of-a-kind rig as part of their cross-promotion efforts for the new Superman film which opens in theaters today. This unique truck is not for sale. Sadly. It’s going to be …
