WD-40 Turns to Foose
SEMA Project Vehicle in the Works
After raising nearly $300,000 for children’s charities with its two previous charity vehicle builds, WD-40 Company is partnering with legendary hot rod designer and TV star Chip Foose to design and manage the build of this year’s WD-40®/SEMA... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - September 12, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Come & See The Show
Optima Invitational Tickets On Sale
For the first time, fans will be allowed at the annual OPTIMA® Ultimate Street Car Invitational. A limited number of 900 spectator tickets will be available for purchase. The first 50 fans to purchase their tickets will receive a discounted rate... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - September 11, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Car Warriors To Be Sold
Classic Mustangs On The Block
Leake Auction Company has been selected to auction two 1966 Ford Mustangs that were featured in the pilot episode of the first season of Speed Network’s Car Warriors. The cars will be sold at no reserve during Leake’s annual Dallas car auction... more
MUSTANG
Larry Jewett - September 10, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
First Responder Tribute
Chevy Silverado Honors Brave Heroes
September 11 marks a decade since the tragic events changed the nation forever. Kicker Performance Audio was humbled in its inclusion on a custom Chevrolet truck inspired by the 9/11 heroes and first responders. Donated and funded by General Motors, the... more
GM
Larry Jewett - September 09, 2011 04:58 PM - Comments
Head Games
A simple solution still has benefits in a high tech world
EVERYONE is looking to get better performance out of their cars, even the auto manufacturers. While they do have much more stringent concerns than aftermarket manufacturers or owners of the cars, they can also benefit from having a better performing engine in each of their cars. Although better performing might noT NECESSARILY mean more horsepower.... more
GENERAL
Andy Bolig - September 09, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Parts Shopper
Way Cool New Stuff
Pontiac Harmonic DamperPRW Industries adds to its product line with this SFI-rated steel harmonic damper for 1959-’67 Pontiac engines from 326ci to 421ci. Tested at 12,500 rpm, the dampers are CAD engineered, then CNC machined from billet steel... more
GENERAL
Compiled by Eric Kaminsky - September 09, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Tennessee’s Denton Auto Parts
Taking a Trip to Tennessee
A few years ago, Denton decided to count and number the vehicles in his salvage yard. Along the way, he lost count and really doesn’t know exactly how many vehicles are in the 25-acre yard, but it appears there are at the very least a couple of... more
CLASSICS
Leroy Drittler - September 09, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Mopar MoVenture and Rally Appalachia Are Underway
Seeing the U.S.A.
We all know that it takes a little time for the words to get from a computer keyboard to your hands when the printing process is involved. You’ll have to forgive that delay for the time being, because I don’t know the future so I can’t talk about results.... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - September 09, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Cuda For a Cause
Car to Be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson
This ‘71 Hemi ‘Cuda is being built to auction off at Barrett Jackson’s 40th anniversary Las Vegas auction. It’s called the BarrettCuda. This radically modified car is sponsored by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation and supported by a... more
MOPAR
Roger Johnson - September 09, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
"First Lady" of Firsts, Passes On
Enthusiast Betty Skelton passes at 85
Betty Skelton, often called the "Fastest Woman on Earth" passed away on August 31st in her home in Florida.... more
CORVETTE
Andy Bolig - September 08, 2011 04:45 PM - Comments