Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Update
Exhibition Planned at PRI in December
This December, as part of the 24th annual Performance Racing Industry Show, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow will be holding an exhibition engine build competition featuring high school students that have participated in the 2011 National Championship.Between... more
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Tom Stockenberg - October 14, 2011 05:42 PM - Comments
Hedits Acquires Alston
More Products Available for Performance Application
Heidts Automotive Group has acquired Alston Racing. “Adding Alston Racing to the Heidts Automotive family makes a great deal of sense for us when you look at the synergy between the two companies.” explains Wallace Leyhon, owner and president... more
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Jeff Lacina - October 14, 2011 09:50 AM - Comments
Quality Cars in November Auction
McCormicks Offers Top Machines
Staying true to the philosophy that every car enthusiast should have an opportunity to find a car at their particular price point, McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction has amassed an impressive roster of over 500 cars for the semi-annual... more
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Larry Jewett - October 14, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Towing
Picking the right tow vehicle
During the dog days of summer – at least in our neck of the woods (tourist country) – a common site is an overworked RV stranded on the side of the road, hood up and engine steaming. Honestly, just because a given car, truck or RV can have a hitch fitted doesn’t make it a tow vehicle.... more
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Wayne Scraba - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Rally Appalachia
Good Times for a Good Cause
If the participants in the 2011 Rally Appalachia would have to write the typical “What I Did on My Summer vacation” paper, I guarantee it would be interesting reading. The guarantee comes in knowing that it was a good event for a good cause with good people having good fun.... more
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Larry Jewett - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Resurrected 1968 Corvette
This ’68 Corvette was thrown to the curb, literally!
There’s a special place in heaven for those folks who have persevered, felt the sting of despair and isolation but, somehow, pressed on to see a pile of parts become their pride and joy.... more
CORVETTE
Andy Bolig - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Tuning Holley Double Pumpers (Part 2)
Second of a double-feature on tuning Holley's hot street four-barrels.
Last month we covered sources of information, tools, wide-band oxygen sensors, initial modifications and setting up our 850’s idle and cruise air-fuel ratios. In the second article of our series on double-pumpers, we’ll finish off jetting and power valve restrictions then work on accelerator pumps.... more
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Hib Halverson - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Customized 2010 Camaro
Chicago-area Chevy guy Bob Delia had a plan
Bob and Barb Delia have been together for 50 years, 46 of those years as husband and wife. Raised in Chicago, Bob relates that Barb was the girl next door that lived two houses down the street.... more
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Rich Truesdell - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
1957 Dodge Custom Royale
Having fun, whether it is a D-500 or 501!
A little history lesson is probably in order here. The chase for NASCAR fame started long before Superbirds, Daytonas and of course, that jellybean known as the “Car of Tomorrow”.... more
MOPAR
Andy Bolig - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Maryland’s Hammond Auto Exchange
An Uncertain Road Ahead
Lifelong auto enthusiast George Hammond started his business, Hammond Auto Exchange, in 1971 near the town of Williamsport, Maryland, outside of Hagerstown.... more
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Joe Sharretts - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments