NSRA Southeast Nationals (Day 1)
Cooler weather means perfect weather for the first day
Many enthusiasts anticipate the arrival of the National Street Rod Association’s Southeast Nationals for many reasons, one of which is that it typically occurs about the same time as the cooler weather arrives in the southern tip of the country.... more
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Andy Bolig - October 14, 2011 09:54 PM - Comments
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
New Home for Speed Records
East Coast Timing Comes to Ohio
The East Coast Timing Association has found a new home for some 2012 land speed competitions. A 9,000-foot runway in Wilmington, Ohio at Air Park will serve the purpose... more
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Larry Jewett - October 13, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Supercar Tour for Hire!
Driving your dream car is more available than ever
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? World Class Driving has announced their newest (and most hotly anticipated) driving experiences in Las Vegas - now available 7 days a week.... more
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Andy Bolig - October 11, 2011 05:24 PM - Comments
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
Nation's top indoor Muscle car and Corvette show rolls into Chicago November 19-20
The Third Annual Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals will take place November 19-20th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Featuring more than 500 of the world’s rarest and most desirable muscle cars and Corvettes. The interactive show and exhibit will give car collectors, enthusiasts and their families a chance to experience the ‘best of the best’ from around North America. For more information, visit www.mcacn.com or www.facebook.com/MCACN. ... more
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Andy Bolig - October 11, 2011 01:55 PM - Comments
PEAK Seeking Perfect Tailgaters!
PEAK will be visiting college campuses to look for the best tailgating vehicles
PEAK Automotive Products announced the launch of the "PEAK Performance Winning Drive Tour," a national college football game-day program that showcases PEAK's auto performance products.... more
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Andy Bolig - October 11, 2011 10:29 AM - Comments
Should you hang on to your high-mileage car? Life begins at 150,000 for this 1997 Mustang GT!
All About Maximum Use
It was never really a goal when I got the car six years ago. It already had a bunch of miles on it, but fewer than the car I sold to get it. If you’re not paying attention, though, the miles can start to creep up on you.... more
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Larry Jewett - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Does Increasing the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act’s CAFE standard of 35 mpg by 2020 make sense?
The futility in exceeding their ever-changing expectations.
We are living in an amazing time for the auto enthusiast. Sure, the glory days of horsepower might have been in the ’60s and ’70s, but if you look at the amount of horsepower that is available today, straight from the showroom floor, you could make an argument that today is the best day to be an enthusiast.... more
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Andy Bolig - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Petersen Museum Ultimate Garage Sale
Enthusiasts become part of the attraction at the Petersen Automotive Museum
If you are looking for that hard to find part, a unique Christmas gift for the car enthusiast in your life, or you need to clear out your garage of parts, books, literature, and automobilia, come to the Third Annual Petersen Automotive Museum Garage Sale and Swap Meet on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Filling the second and third floors of the Petersen Museum's parking structure, the event will feature a mix of items from the Museum, along with a car sale corral and vendor area for those looking to sell vehicles and automobile or motorcycle items.... more
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Andy Bolig - October 07, 2011 08:28 AM - Comments