Chevy claims its new LSX block can handle big power, so Thomson Automotive builds a 2,050hp turbo motor to test the claim. more
2008 Ford Mustang FR500S - The Birth Of A Race CarFord has cooked up a killer turnkey race car that you can buy and go raod racing in tomorrow. It's called the FR500S, and the series is the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup. Here's how the cars came to be and what we're going to be doing with one. more
PPG Announces Paint Your Ride WinnerThe 2008 PPG Hot Wheels(R) Spectraflame(R) Paint Your Ride contest trophy was awarded at the 2008 SEMA Show to a wild 1956 Chevrolet Handyman 2-door station wagon. more
How You Can Help Save US AutomakersThe situation with the Big 3 automakers is dire as you've probably heard, but there's something you can do about it. If don't want to help, we certainly respect that, but if you do, please read on. more
HOT ROD at the 2008 SEMA ShowWe take on Sin City for the 2008 SEMA Show to show you just some of the cars and performance parts on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center. more
2007 Baja 1000 SCORE Trophy Trucks - Heroes of Baja 1000Backing It InThere are few vehicles on the planet more impressive and more fun to watch than a SCORE Trophy Truck. The heroes of the Baja 1000, Trophy Trucks are full-on race trucks with 800hp, naturally aspirated, midmounted small-blocks (usually); several feet of suspension travel; and attitude to spare. They sound like nothing else on Earth. We just got back from watching them get flagged off for the start of the '07 Baja 1000, the 40th annual running of the race, and it was all-time. Th more
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HOT ROD Power Tour 2009 Intinerary, Registration and Hotel Info After 15 years of mixing it up with thegreatest hot rod enthusiasts in the world, we're proud to announce all of the cities we'll be visiting for the HOT ROD magazine Power Tour(TM), presented by GM Performance Division. We'll post the latest updates on dates, venues and news right here. Registration is now open and we've even got some hotel recommendations. Check it out! more
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The Mexican Road Race
By Brad Ocock Every year about this time I start having bad, bad thoughts… October is when they...
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Piston Ring Gap
Piston ring gap recommendations have changed. Most experts now run larger second ring gaps. ...
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HRPT 2009 Countdown
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I, being only a 1-tour vet, feel I'm being a little forward in starting this thread....I...
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Power Tour Question???
New guy to the tour. I have wanted to do this for a long time and it is finally coming into my area...
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