RIP: “Father of the Miata” Tom Matano
If you think the Mazda Miata is Always The Answer, you have Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano to thank. Known as the Father of the Miata, Matano passed away on September 20 […]
Ken Black, Drag Racer & Owner of KB Racing Team, Passes Away at 79
The drag racing community was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Ken Black earlier this week. An icon of motorsports, Ken was a racer, team owner, and […]
Land Speed Racer, Industry Veteran & Friend to Motorsports Chris Raschke Passes Away in Tragic Crash at Bonneville
The motorsports community is still in shock after news broke that driver Chris Raschke passed away in a crash during the 2025 Speed Week at the Salt Flats of Bonneville, […]
Beware Of Websites Posing as Summit Racing & Your Favorite Automotive Vendors—Here’s How to Spot Fake Sites
An unfortunate new scam is taking hold of the internet, particularly within social media: Fake websites and online advertisements posing as trusted brands. And the automotive aftermarket is not immune […]
SRT is Back! Dodge Resurrects its Iconic Performance Division
Earlier this week, Stellantis announced that Tim Kuniskis is now tapped to lead its American brands and direct its overall marketing strategy—which, duh, includes Dodge. The name Tim Kuniskis probably […]
2026 Corvette ZR1X Revealed with a 1,250 HP ICE/Electric Hybrid Drivetrain Capable of 0-to-60 in Less Than 2 Seconds
Look, we already know that the 2025 Corvette ZR1 has a 1,064 horsepower engine in back. Now, Chevy has stuffed a 186 hp electric motor up front. The end result […]
GM’s New Gen. 6 Small Block V8 Engine Set to Arrive in 2027
Back in 2023, we told you about GM’s plans to develop a new small block V8 engine to replace the current Gen. 5 LT series. Well, it looks like that […]
U.S. Senate Votes to End California’s Mandate to Ban the Sale of ICE Vehicles by 2035
Today in a 51 to 44 vote, the United States Senate effectively nullified California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation that would’ve established a ban on the sale of […]
Famed Engine Builder Ed Pink Passes Away
If you’ve been around the racing and performance industries long enough, you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Ed Pink. Dubbed the “Old Master” by his friends and colleagues, Ed was an […]
Legislative News: SEMA Supports New White House Cabinet Picks—You Can Too (Here’s How)
January 2025 – As the United States Senate evaluates President Donald Trump’s cabinet selections, a trio of nominees important to the automotive aftermarket and racing industries are on Capitol Hill for their […]