Motorcyclist, Racer & Entrepreneur John Penton Passes Away at Age 100
Just a few weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday, we were saddened to hear of the passing of John Penton—one of the forefathers of modern dirt bike racing. Born in […]
Dan Runte, Winningest BIGFOOT Monster Truck Driver in History, Passes Away
The monster truck and motorsports communities are in shock today, as news emerges that BIGFOOT driver and Team Summit member Dan Runte tragically lost his life in a traffic accident […]
Here’s a List of All the Major North American Pro Sports Team Names Shared with Vehicles
From a marketing perspective, a good name can make or break a product—and there’s no better example than in the sports world. After all, a good team name should convey […]
The Real Vehicles of “Twisted Metal” Season Two: A Seriously Fun Gearhead TV Show
When it comes to modifying your car, steel plates and chain guns aren’t typically the first things on the bolt-on list—but in “Twisted Metal”, a TV show based on the […]
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, […]
It’s Reds vs. Braves in the Inaugural Speedway Classic: Major League Baseball in a Real Race Track!
Two of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball are taking to the ballfield this weekend—which we admit isn’t normally the sort of thing that gets our attention here […]
Shunsaku Tamiya, The Man Behind the RC Car & Model Kit Empire, Passes Away
“God created the world in six days—if Tamiya had written the manual, he would have finished it in four.” Author Unknown If you’re even casually into plastic model kits or […]
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 […]