Already a member?



Please log in to complete this action.


Close_button

Not registered yet?

Join the only site for true performance automotive enthusiasts!

Create your own account

Enter me into the Motorator / Richard Petty White Knuckle Driving Sweepstakes.
I am 18 years of age or older, a licensed driver and a legal US resident.
I agree to abide by the Official Rules.
I'd like to receive the latest news from the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
Mozilla_blu
Close_button

Join the only site for true performance automotive enthusiasts!

Network with others. Watch videos. Get and share advice.

Create your own account

Enter me into the Motorator / Richard Petty White Knuckle Driving Sweepstakes.
I am 18 years of age or older, a licensed driver and a legal US resident. I agree to abide by the Official Rules.
I'd like to receive the latest news from the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
Mozilla_blu
Close_button
  • Motorator Blog
Archive for the 'General Automotive' Category

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 »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

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 »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

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 »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

Racing Icon Greg Weld Dies at Age 64

Greg Weld


Greg Weld, the creative visionary who took racing and custom wheels to a new level died at age 64. Weld died from undisclosed complications.

Welds' revolutionary view and his unconditional desire allowed him to create the finest quality forged wheels in the industry. Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

John Force RaceStation Announces Ashley Force Pink Funny Car Diecast.

Ashley Force Pink Mustang Funny Car


A very special Ashley Force “Rookie of the Year” Funny Car will be raced at the 2008 Mac Tools US Nationals in Indianapolis, IN. Although few of us will ever get to see the car in person, a limited production (2,500 total units) replica diecast is being offered exclusively through the John Force RaceStation. Ashley's pink funny car will feature some Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | 1 Comment »

Steve Saleen Celebrates 25 Years with a New Company and a New Mustang.

Steve Saleen SMS Limited Mustang Concept


Earlier this year Steve Saleen announced the formation of a new performance automotive lifestyle company called SMS Limited. The first products in his line of Signature Series ultra-high performance vehicles will be the SMS 570 Challenger Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | 3 Comments »

NHRA Shortens Top Fuel and Funny Car Racing to 1000 Feet.

Scott Kalitta DHL Funny Car


NHRA has announced that beginning at the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Denver, Colorado, both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes will race to 1,000 feet instead of the traditional 1,320 feet or one-quarter mile. Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

Governator Entices Green-Friendly Tesla Motors to California.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tesla Motors Press Conference


No longer wanting to be dubbed a “niche player”, Tesla Motors today announced the production of a mid-range, family-oriented sedan that will utilize the company’s high performance electric powertrain design. Issued in a joint statement with Governor Schwarzenegger, the company has confirmed its plans to build the new vehicle Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »

NHRA Drag Racing Funny Car Driver Scott Kalitta Dies in Crash.

Scott Kalitta Motorsports


NHRA drag racer Scott Kalitta died Saturday after his Funny Car crashed and exploded in flames during a qualifying event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in New Jersey. Read More »
Posted in General Automotive | No Comments »
  • From the Driver's Seat
  •