New Owners for Byron Dragway (IL)
Byron Dragway—the 1/4-mile dragstrip in Byron, Illinois home to Glory Days Vintage Drag Racing and Fall Diesel Drags—has been sold from BJ and Rhonda Vangsness to the Robertson family. “After more than 30 years of owning and operating the dragway, BJ and Rhonda entered into a purchase agreement to sell [the track]… A heartfelt thank
1952 Chevy with a 6.7L Cummins Engine
Mickey Unverstagt’s ’52 Chevy is a strikingly restored vintage pickup on the outside, and a down-to-business drag truck on the inside — complete with a decked-out 6.7L Cummins powerplant under the hood. Check it out!
Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) Announces Modified Production Class
Officials from the Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) have announced the addition of a modified production class after Midwest Modified Production President Danny Kellams and the NDRL have agreed to merge Midwest Modified Production into NDRL. “This addition of these vintage, high-winding, wheel standing, gear slamming race cars is sure to please the fans [as] they
Iron Rod – a 1947 Federal with Dual Cummins Engines
WelderUp owner and TV personality Steve Darnell went to great lengths to build this vintage 1947 Federal welding truck, which has a 5.9L Cummins under the hood and a 4BT Cummins powering a Lincoln SA200 welder in the bed. This truck defines power in the front and utility in the back. Check it out!
South Boston Speedway (VA) Announces Special 65th Anniversary Events
South Boston Speedway—the 4/10-mile asphalt oval in South Boston, Virginia—will celebrate its 65th anniversary this year with special events.
2022 LS Fest Texas: Winners and Results
This year’s LS Fest took place in Texas, which play host to the event that features all the popular automotive mayhem that LS Fests are known for including drifting, drag racing, burnout contests, show-n-shine, autocross, a dyno challenge & more! Over the course of the June 17 weekend, many names were crowned for various categories
David Donner will pursue production car record at 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
When seven-time Pikes Peak winner David Donner joined Porsche collector Jim Edwards and 000 editor Pete Stout for dinner at last year’s Napa Valley 750, a vintage car rally, the conversation quickly turned to the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It wasn’t long before the trio hatched a plan that would put Donner into the ideal
82-Year-Old Ralph Murdock to Race in the 100th Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, celebrates Ralph Murdock’s 82nd birthday today. As the oldest competitor this year, and most likely the oldest in the history of the event, this Colorado native brings a lifelong passion for automobiles, auto racing and Colorado history. Murdock stated, “To be able to
Lyn St. James to be Grand Marshal for Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
Racing driver Lyn St. James, the 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, a member of the ACCUS board on the FIA Women Motorsports Commission, and most recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2022 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. The third annual event held in the heart of
6.6L LMM Duramax Diesel Swap
When Chris Karges got his hands on both a vintage 1957 Chevrolet 210 and an old diesel-powered ambulance, he knew he had the opportunity to make something special. With plans to craft a car more than worthy of praise, Karges enlisted the help of Hausmann’s Diesel Performance to undertake the engine build of this turbocharged
SPEC Engines and Road Racing
SPEC racing is attractive because it provides a uniform platform to a driver’s market with more skillful driving and competition.
MAHLE Motorsport Sponsors All Southeast Gassers Association Classes for 2022
MAHLE Motorsport has announced plans to sponsor all classes of Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) racing for 2022. As one of the fastest growing forms of drag racing in the U.S. with its ‘60s era style vintage vehicles competing with many of the original gasser rules and styles – 105 4-speed gassers, super stocks and A/FX
Autolite Announces Sweepstakes Winner
Autolite® announced today that Sharon Ashmore from Stanley, NC is the grand prize winner in its Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes. Over the course of the next month, Ashmore will receive a garage renovation project worth over $10,000. Selected in a random drawing, Ashmore was one of hundreds of Autolite® fans who submitted entries during the
IMSA Acquires Historic Sportscar Racing
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has acquired the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) series. HSR is known for its vintage and historic sports car racing, including its trio of HSR Classics events at Daytona International Speedway and Sebring International Raceway, plus its HSR Mitty event at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. “Bringing HSR into the IMSA
Chain Smoker – a 1947 Fargo with a Compound Turbo 12V 6BT Cummins Engine
Just one glimpse at Warwick Andrews’ art rod named Chain Smoker simply isn’t enough. You could stare at this 1947 Fargo FL1 pickup with a compound turbo 12-valve 6BT Cummins engine for hours. See the intricate details for yourself!
428 Ford FE Stroker
After finding suspicious workmanship on this Ford FE Stroker done at a shop in America, Chris Morus of Elite Engine Building in Victoria, Australia was given the engine to do the job right. See what went into this FE Stroker build!
America’s Best Engine Shops 2021 | Workshop 5001
Automotive restoration is the name of the game at Workshop 5001. Owner Marlon Goldberg’s beautiful Porsches and equally attractive engines make Workshop 5001 one of America’s Best Engine Shops.
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 America’s Best Engine Shop Winners
Engine Builder magazine has announced the three winners of its 2021 America’s Best Engine Shops contest, sponsored by Autolite. The three winners, Moran Motorsports (Race), LinCo Diesel Performance (Diesel) and Workshop 5001 (Vintage), accepted their awards during Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on December 8. Engine Builder magazine
Driven Racing Oil Debuts Expanded GP-1 Line
Driven GP-1 Conventional oils are formulated with premium Pennsylvania Grade base oil which features a high-pressure viscosity coefficient and superior lubrication properties.
Turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax Engine
When Chris Karges got his hands on both a vintage 1957 Chevrolet 210 and an old diesel-powered ambulance, he knew he had the opportunity to make something special. With plans to craft a car more than worthy of praise, Karges enlisted the help of Hausmann’s Diesel Performance to undertake the engine build – this turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax. Check it out!
