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Award Winning Ringbrothers Bring a Unique Look to the Shelby GT500

Ringbrothers Shelby GT500


Gary Bowers owns Producers Supply Co., an oilfield supply company in Waynesburg, PA. Not long ago, Gary was visiting his local Ford dealership to purchase a few new work trucks. He wanted to update his fleet with trucks that would match his corporate colors of orange, black and white. While in the showroom, he spotted a hot, new, orange Shelby GT500 and knew he had to have it. Rather than drive his new Shelby home, Gary had it sent directly to the Ringbrothers custom Hot Rod shop in Spring Green, WI. Read More »
Posted in Hot Rods & Customs | 4 Comments »

Bondurant Racing Lets You Drive a New Corvette ZR1

Bondurant High Performance Driving School


If you’re like me, you’re just dying to drive the new Corvette ZR1, but can’t quite manage the $100k sticker price. Well, there is salvation. The 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will join the fleet of GM vehicles at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving later this month. Read More »
Posted in GM | 3 Comments »

Aston Martin to Revive the Lagonda Brand

Aston Martin Lagona Logo


Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ulrich Bez has confirmed his intention to revive the Lagonda marque. Read More »
Posted in European Cars | 2 Comments »

Rad Rides by Troy 1969 Cuda Blowfish Hits 284 MPH

Blowfish Cuda by Rad Rides by Troy


“Blowfish” is a 1969 Plymouth Baracuda built by Rad Rides by Troy for Camel Toe Racing owner/driver George Poteet. Sporting its new 358 cubic inch R5 Sprint Cup engine built by JESEL, the "Blowfish" will be going for a record in the Blown Fuel Comp. Coupe Class C - the standing record in this class is 262 mph. The "Blowfish" will be racing to set a new record of 300 mph on the 5-mile course. Read More »
Posted in Hot Rods & Customs | 1 Comment »

Compact Truck Subwoofer Enclosures from Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate PUNCH Subwoofer


Owners of pickup trucks, especially regular cab models, often struggle with how or where to place subwoofers when upgrading their car audio system. Most solutions are not optimized for the small interior space of a truck. Rockford Fosgate hopes to solve that problem with two, new, loaded subwoofer enclosures. Read More »
Posted in Mobile Audio & Electronics | 1 Comment »

Is the Nissan GT-R Really Making 520 Horsepower?

Nissan GT-R Dyno Test


With 0-60 MPH times in the 3.2 second range and ¼ miles times of 11.5 seconds, it makes you wonder if the GT-R isn’t putting down more than the 480 hp Nissan claims. We’re not the only ones who are curious. Car and Driver magazine ran five Nissan GT-Rs to see how much power they really are making. Read More »
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1938 Alfa Romeo Wins 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Best of Show

58th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best in Show


A 1938 Alfa Romeo owned by Jon and Mary Shirley of Medina, Washington, was named “Best of Show” at the 58th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance held Sunday along the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Read More »
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Ariel Atom Turns 3, Gets a New Home

Ariel Atom by TMI


One of my favorite vehicles on the road today, the Ariel Atom, is getting freshened up with a few mechanical changes and more interior room. The third-generation Atom gets an upgraded chassis with diagonal side rails to allow 3.9 inches of elbow room and an additional 2.4 inches of hip room inside the cockpit. Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | 2 Comments »

Synthetic Motor Oil Specifically for High-Performance Engines

Roush Motor Oil


I often get asked about the best oils for performance motors. Which oil is best for new, multi-cam motors? Which is best for pushrod motors? Which oil is best for breaking in a motor? Well, Valvoline has teamed up with the engine building and racing expert Jack Roush to create ROUSH® Motor Oil, the ultimate engine elixir for performance vehicles. Read More »
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2008 Monterey Classic Car Weekend.

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Monterey Historic Races


The Monterey classic car weekend is home for two great events, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Read More »
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