Essential Air Compressor Accessories: Oilers, Water Traps & Hose Reels
Having a tool like a big air compressor in your workshop is obviously a great asset. No surprise to seasoned enthusiasts. It can be used to perform any number of […]
2022 Black Friday, Cyber Monday & Cyber Savings Week Deals at Summit Racing
***Edit, since it’s not 2022 anymore, these deals have obviously expired, but check back during the lead-up to the holiday season to see what’s new for the current year. The […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Torrence Wins 3 in a Row in Top Fuel; Hight, T. Gray & Tonglet Also Win in Texas for 2018
Texas native Steve Torrence piloted his dragster to the Top Fuel winners circle Sunday afternoon to secure his first career victory at his hometown race, the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals […]
NHRA 2016 Wrap-Up: Anderson Continues Team Summit’s Pro Stock Dominance, Joins Brown & Capps As Winners
Greg Anderson ended KB Racing teammate Jason Line’s perfect streak of final-round appearances, but extended Team Summit’s undefeated record in the EFI Pro Stock after winning the rain-delayed NHRA New […]
Did You Know That Goodyear Once Built a Fighter Plane? Check Out the FG Corsair
Yes, that Goodyear. Or more precisely, a division of Goodyear, at the time called the Goodyear Aircraft Company—the same folks who were designing, building, and maintaining Goodyear’s iconic blimps and […]
The BIGFOOT Diaries (Part 2): More Monster Truck Midlife Misadventures
A note from BIGFOOT: I turned 40 this year. And I went through something of a midlife crisis. This is the second part of my story. You can read the first […]
Evans Waterless Coolant: Better Engine Protection When Things Heat Up
Since the 1930s, hot rodders and performance car enthusiasts have relied on engine coolants made from a mix of ethylene glycol, water, and corrosion inhibitors. While these water-based coolants do […]
The Simple (Wiring) Life: Tips for Right-Sizing a Wiring Harness
Simple works, especially when it comes to wiring harnesses. A long time ago, I took a hard look at the stock wiring harness assemblies in one of my project cars. […]
Mailbag: 8 Causes of Camshaft Failure and How To Prevent Them
The Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing common causes of camshaft failure and what you can do to prevent it. Q: What causes a camshaft to […]
How To Switch From A Mechanical Fuel Pump To An Electric One
A huge majority of drag race cars are equipped with electric fuel pumps. No secret, and more than a few street cars have them too. Of course, EFI cars are […]