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OPTIMA Faceoff
Road America Event in June
Back by popular demand, OPTIMA® Batteries will once again host the OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America event in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, June 21-23. Presented... more
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Predictions are Just Glorified Guesses
The “Mayan Madness” is over. The world did not end on December 21, 2012. It was all a big misunderstanding.... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - February 26, 2013 10:00 AM - Comments
Sounds Familiar
Sears Brings Back RoadHandler
There has been a resurrection of a memorable brand that will bring back some fond memories for long-time auto enthusiasts. Sears is bringing back the RoadHandler tire and, for many, it needs no introduction. Joe Finney, Sears senior vice president... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - February 25, 2013 04:51 PM - Comments
C7 at Corvette Day
West Coast Debut at Petersen Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate the 60th anniversary of “America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, with an unforgettable tribute March 1-2, 2013. The most anticipated and significant event of the weekend is the 60th... more
CORVETTE
Larry Jewett - February 25, 2013 09:01 AM - Comments
Muscle Car Stamps
Latest Design Unveiled
Raw power got a stamp of its own today as seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty dedicated the “America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever” stamps. Petty was joined by son Kyle and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe.Typically equipped... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - February 22, 2013 10:14 AM - Comments
The Long (Over) Haul
Part III: Balancing and pre-assembly of the short block
As you can gather by this third installment, we are taking our time and detailing the process so you can get a deeper understanding of what it takes to go from unpacking parts to a running engine.... more
MOPAR
Dave Verna - February 21, 2013 10:00 AM - Comments
Helping the Cause
$280,000 Donated for IGNITE
Ray Evernham’s son Ray J sparked an idea to create a program for young people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. That idea turned into IGNITE, and it also set the wheels in motion for Evernham, a legendary NASCAR crew chief and team... more
MOPAR
Larry Jewett - February 20, 2013 08:00 PM - Comments
C for Chevelle
Fastlane's Unique Build
What do you get when you cross a modern-day Cadillac CTS-V and a classic 1969 Chevelle? A Resto-mod like no other from Fastlane in Houston.This "Chevelle TS-V" boasts a blueprinted GM Performance CTS-V motor with horsepower upgrades resulting in 630 ponies... more
GM
Larry Jewett - February 20, 2013 04:00 PM - Comments
OPTIMA on TV
Watch 2012 Competition
OPTIMA® Batteries will present the Ultimate Street Car Invitational television special on SPEED™ on Sunday, March 10 at 11 a.m. EST.OPTIMA’s YouTube page offers previews all of the action and drama from the 2012 Invitational. This... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - February 20, 2013 12:00 PM - Comments
Inside Story
More than 550 cars at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
When many people think of northern Illinois in November, they think weather that’s getting chilly and the desire to get inside.... more
GENERAL
Al Rogers - February 20, 2013 11:00 AM - Comments
Technician Test
PAA Automotive Showdown at AACA Museum
The Antique Automobile Club of America Museum will again be the host site for the Pennsylvania Automotive Association’s annual Automotive Technology Competition. The event, to be held at 10 a.m. on February 21, involves 10 schools with teams... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - February 20, 2013 10:38 AM - Comments