Go Quicker & Stop Better with Baer’s Deep Stage Drag Race Brake Kit
Early on, drag racers learn shaving that weight will make your car or truck accelerate, turn and even stop quicker. Basic science tells us that it’s easier to move a […]
Little Red Corvette Part 2: Front Suspension Surprises with My 1971 C3
Welcome back to our Little Red Corvette series, an in-depth look at the problems encountered and the fixes made on my 1971 C3 Vette. In Part 1, I explained how […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Drag Car That Pulls at Launch
I have a 1970 Pontiac Tempest that I recently bought from a bracket racer. It has a 540ci big-block Chevy with a TH400 and a bolt-in 9-inch rear axle that […]
What’s the Difference Between Radial- & Axial-Mount Brake Calipers? Which One’s Better?
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]
The Right Tools for Separating Ball Joints and Splitting Tie Rod Ends
For the most part, separating ball joints from a spindle or splitting tie rod ends isn’t a major task. There is one very important thing to remember—when you a split […]
How To Choose the Right Bilstein Shocks for a C3 Corvette
The Summit Racing website has more than 12,000 listings for shock absorbers. The selection ranges from simple hydraulic shocks to gas-charged, single- and double-adjustable, off-road, and specialized racing shocks for […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Easy Brake Pad Upgrades for a Truck That Tows a Car Trailer
I just bought a ’93 Chevy pickup that I’m gradually fixing it up. The front rotors need replacing and I’m probably going to add rebuilt calipers. This got me to […]
Easy Does It: How To Vacuum Bleed Brakes Yourself
I’m not sure if anyone reading this actually enjoys bleeding brakes. The traditional two-person brake bleeding process—one to do the actual brake bleeding while the other pushes the brake pedal—works […]
An In-Depth Look at Brake Fluid Boiling Points & How It Impacts Brake System Performance
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]
Spring Thaw: Inspect Your Race Car Now Before Hitting the Track
Procrastination usually reigns supreme. I’m good at it. When last year’s drag racing season ended, I’m willing to bet a lot of you just dropped the car in your shop […]