The Frantic Ford Kicks Up Its Heels – Again
The latest car in the Pirrone & Ellershaw stable is the re-born Frantic Ford Mustang, a tribute to Jimmy Fox, Ron Rivero and the late Dodger Glenn, members of the original 1969 Frantic Ford Funny Car team.
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The Little Mouse Roars Again – Paul Zielsdorf’s Fiat Dragster
Paul Zielsdorf of Schofield, Wis., has a dragster with a history. His Fiat Topolino started burning up Wisconsin’s famous Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove as early as 1962.
Are NHRA Drivers Athletes? We Asked Them! Take that McNabb!
The great American Nobel prize winning author, Ernest Hemingway was quoted as saying, “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” So that means if racing is a sport, racers are athletes, right? Right?!?
The Physics of the Roll Cage Adds Up to Safety
A roll cage is an essential safety component, but how does it work and what is it really for?
Tips for a Seamless Engine Swap
For a reliable swap, it pays to choose quality parts. A good swap should be as durable as a factory car and offer a lot of fun per dollar, for the owner.
The Right Distributor Keeps Vintage British Race Cars Sparking
Learn about rebuilding a car’s distributor with Jeff Schlemmer from Advanced Distributors.
Jeg Coughlin Claims 2013 NHRA Pro Stock Championship
All of his hard work paid off as Jeg Coughlin Jr. claims the 2013 Mello Yello Pro Stock Championship.
John Force Wins His 16th NHRA Funny Car Championship
John Force drove his Ford Mustang Funny Car to the 2013 NHRA champsionship – marking the 16th time that Force has won the Funny Car championship.
2014 COPO Camaro Gets a New Look, New Wheels, New Engine
One of the biggest debuts at the 2013 SEMA Show was that of the 2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro.
Can This ’67 ‘Vette Really Bring in $4 million?
RacingJunk.com cornered Barrett-Jackson auctioneer Craig Jackson at SEMA and he went out on a limb, predicting that the L88 racing package ’67 Corvette coupe that’s consigned to his 2014 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale will sell for “north of $4 million.”