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The NMCA West tour returns to the birthplace of drag racing this weekend for the 3rd Annual JE Pistons NMCA West Coast Shootout, presented by Lucas Oil, and we’ll be on-site all weekend to bring you news and results from the track.
Located in Riverside, California, is a Go Kart Track that is much more than just a Go Kart Track. With events for the media, drifting, and even getting the big guns out on the track with huge V-8 power, it’s a place any gearhead can enjoy.
Choosing the right wheel was easy back in the 1970s, there were only a few to choose from. Today, there are literally thousands of wheels available, and we turned to American Racing for five of their popular styles, and through the magic of photo editing we were able to see how each looked on our 1971 Dart.
What’s in a name? Whether it’s family ties, celebrities we adore or inspirational messages like Hope and Faith, what we choose to name individuals who are important to us, like our children and pets, always have some underlying reason behind them. The names we give our vehicles are no different.
Trucks are some of our most important utility vehicles, and we use them everyday to perform various tasks. Some of our nation’s most important industries simply could not exist without the long life and rigidity of America’s pickups, but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t been a part of the motoring hobby either!
Since the beginning of time, mankind has often asked – What does the future hold? We have spent countless hours picturing and guessing at what the future might be like in movies, novels, and in our own imaginations. But it seems that few people ever ask the question – What will the future of hot rodding be?
Father / son projects tend to be the coolest – there’s no denying the bond that blood and machine can create when working together to bring childhood dreams to life. Marc and Perce Sapers built that bond along with the killer daily cruiser you see here – check it out right here!
Maximum Velocity Performance owner Tracy Keller breaks 200 mph at the Texas Mile, goes for 9′s at the drag strip, and street drives this bad BOSS 302.
Nick Suckow of Wisconsin had owned his Charger from the time he was in high school in 1984 until 2008, when the blown Mopar was stolen from his home while Nick was on a trip in Las Vegas. Years later, it’s still unrecovered, with lasting memories captured on YouTube.
Mopar fanatics exist all over the world; these videos come to us by way of war-torn Lebanon and feature a nice 440 Magnum-equipped Charger doing the deed through cones and barrels. It’s nice to see that hotrodding is alive and well all over the world.
Two rare Mercury Cyclone Spoilers will go up for auction at Mecum’s Texas event this April. And while they might look similar, there are subtle differences that highlight how many variations on a single package Mercury might offer.
For years, General Motors and Barrett-Jackson have teamed up not only to sell the first production model of many iconic Chevys, but also for the benefit of countless charities across the country. As the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction nears, this time the two will be auctioning off the first C7 convertible.
The Holden Monaro HRT 427 is going for nearly a million dollars at auction. You’re probably wondering what differentiates this car from the average Monaro and why the asking price is so high. Step inside to find out!
See what goes into every new clutch from SPEC in this video that shows the company’s commitment to quality control, and building high performance clutches right here in the USA.
Burnouts are a wonderful thing, and they are even more wonderful when performed on city streets with the full approval of the local populace. Check out nine minutes of American Iron tearing up the streets of Switzerland in this great video.
The guys at 1320 Video filmed this badass Dodge Ram pickup truck, featuring a turbocharged, nitrous-fed diesel powerplant producing 1,185 horses and 1,900 ft-lbs of torque, walking away from a supercharged Dodge Viper on the track at TX2K13 near Houston.
American muscle is an automotive phenomenon that has extended its reach abroad, and if you thought last year’s Summernats in Australia was something to behold, then feast your eyes on our featured rat rod. Fast Freddy’s Racing Team of Sweden has managed to pull-off 6-second passes in their blown, ’66 C10 pickup!
MSD Ignition has been providing race-winning automotive ignition and electronic products for over forty years. Check out a quick video rundown on some of their new products including the Power Grid ignition and DynaForce line of starters and alternators.
While other competitors, including Ferrari and BMW, have already unveiled their competition cars, Cadillac waited until the week before the opening race at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to showcase their new car. Alas, despite claims of aerodynamic enhancements, Cadillac provides little in the way of details…
Motovicity is giving away a shop project car and the parts to modify it in their Ticket To Ride Contest. We’ve got all the details on how shop owners can get in on this contest right here.
As incredible a car as the GT40 was though, it shared very little in common with the Mustang. That’s not to say the Mustang can’t draw some inspiration from the GT40 though. Pure Vision Design has released this sketch of an upcoming concept, inspired by none other than the GT40.
The Goodguys Spring Nationals played host to the 30th Anniversary season opener and kick-ass hot rods came out in droves! Despite a bit of rough weather on friday, the weekend turned out to be a an exciting display filled with vendors, rods and customs, tire smoking autocross and much more – check it out here!
We love muscle cars from the 1980s – especially GM G-Bodies. In the right hands, they can be turned into some of the baddest Pro-Touring rides around. Take for example this sweet LS-powered Monte Carlo SS that Ridetech is now using as a test car. Step inside for more pics and details…
Earlier this week Chrysler announced a major recall affecting all V6-equipped 2013 Challengers made between November of 2012 and January of 2013. These cars can apparently catch on fire. Whoops.
Do you own a classic first-generation Mustang? Do you enjoy driving it, but are turned off by the factory clutch system? American Powertrain has just announced this hydraulic clutch system for your first-generation Mustang to help cure the problematic OEM unit.
Here at Rod Authority, we’re always looking to bring you the latest news, coolest features and best connections to the industry’s heavy hitters. That’s why it’s exciting for us to announce that a very special company is joining our ever-growing performance family. Please help us welcome Currie Enterprises!
After Ernest Hemingway died, the fate of his 1955 Chrysler New Yorker that he had brought with him to Cuba was unknown. But a writer has uncovered, and restored Papa’s last car, and now needs help bringing it to America.
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Recently at the AutoRama, Ron and Deb Cizek of Bennington, Nebraska won the prestigious Ridler Award with “Checkered Past,” the couple’s own full-custom, ’40 Ford coupe powered by a blown Flathead. It’s quite an accomplishment, and now the cherried rod will soon pop-up at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in California!
Dakota Digital’s products bring to the auto aftermarket electronic instrument layouts that are made to fit nearly any custom or classic application. This is especially true for their recent VHX instrument series, made to fit your rod, custom or classic car build without cutting-up original gauge housings!
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