Giving Performance A Part Number!
GM announces production of 69 COPO Camaros!
Chevrolet will build 69 COPO Camaros for 2012, the brand’s first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car designed to compete with the quickest in NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. National records for quarter-mile times in these contests are in the nine-second range. As such, the COPO Camaros are expected to be the quickest Camaro ever offered by Chevrolet.... more
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Andy Bolig - March 09, 2012 12:53 PM - Comments
Goodguys to Feature Petty
Stylish Modern Muscle on Display
Petty’s Garage, a high performance speed shop focused on building spectacular performance automobiles under the watchful eye of “The King” himself, will exhibit on the midway at nine Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events this... more
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Larry Jewett - March 05, 2012 11:35 AM - Comments
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
The New Year Starts
The first competition of the 2012 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Building Challenge was held last week. More than 20 teams were on hand to challenge the clock and possibly earn a shot at the national championship at the 2012 SEMA Show. Complete... more
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Larry Jewett - March 02, 2012 12:28 PM - Comments
The Watchdog
Protecting the Rights of Consumers
While the political focus of the country is stretching the presidential primaries through the year, it can be business as usual for the legislative branch of government at the federal and state level.... more
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Larry Jewett - March 01, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Rat Roast on DVD
Garlits Tribute Available Soon
The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced that a 90-minute DVD video of the Don Garlits 80th Birthday “Rat Roast”, presented by the National Hot Rod Association, and benefitting the Quarter Mile Foundation, is in the editing stages. The DVDs... more
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Larry Jewett - March 01, 2012 08:00 AM - Comments
Oklahoma City A Success
Leake Auction Results
Leake Auction Company just completed their Oklahoma City auction, racking up $4.2 million in sales and selling 70 percent of the cars. The auction was held in the Cox Pavilion at the OKC Fairgrounds.The top selling car was a 1968 Shelby GT500, selling... more
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Larry Jewett - February 29, 2012 09:47 AM - Comments
Dingman Collection to Be Sold
Auction Takes Place in June
Building on its reputation as the specialists for private and estate collection sales, RM Auctions is delighted to announce the addition of The Dingman Collection to its expanding 2012 calendar. Scheduled June 8 – 9 in Hampton, New Hampshire, just... more
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Larry Jewett - February 27, 2012 11:14 AM - Comments
Ethanol Action
House Committee Seeks Answers
The U.S. House Science Committee approved a bill (H.R. 3199) directing the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a scientific assessment on how gasoline blended with 15 to 20 percent ethanol (E15 and E20) may impact gasoline-powered engines, vehicles... more
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Larry Jewett - February 22, 2012 01:18 PM - Comments
Hail to the Chief
Cadillacs have served our presidents well
Throughout history, Cadillac has played a significant role in transporting U.S. presidents in safety and in style. To honor President’s Day, General Motors put together 10 tales of Cadillac and the Commander-in-Chief. 1. President Woodrow Wilson... more
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Larry Jewett - February 22, 2012 10:35 AM - Comments
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Winning Team Goes to NASCAR Country
As NASCAR's past and present were on display at the inaugural NASCAR Acceleration Weekend, the sports' future was well-represented by none other than high school junior Aileen Melendez of Anaheim, Calif., who showcased her engine building skills to a... more
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Larry Jewett - February 15, 2012 01:41 PM - Comments