Auto racing comes in many forms. In America, stock car racing has become one of the most popular sports (and NASCAR one of the most recognizable brands) in the country. Formula 1 racing takes center stage throughout Europe and is expanding internationally, where icons like Michael Schumacher have captivated crowds. Yet there are many other forms of racing, including…
The obvious part of the formula is obviously far from new: Cram a big ol V-8 in there, make the car go faster. Detroit has been doing this since the 60s. But what may not be so obvious is that there s a big asterisk to the formula when you start applying it to a front-wheel-drive car. The footnote reads something like this: Put enough power through a front-drive…
The difference between the Datsun 240Z and your everyday three-and-a-half thousand dollar sports car is that about twice as much thinking went into the Datsun. It shows. For the money the 240Z is an almost brilliant car. The people at Datsun balk at calling the 240Z a sports car. To them it s a personal GT car. Even so, they know perfectly well who the customers…
Circle Track takes a look at the brand-new Arctic Racing Air cooling system, a first of its kind Staying cool in the race car always has been, and always will be, a very big deal to any driver or race team in the business. The driver’s core body temperature has a direct effect on his or her on-track production. That production comes in the form of race results…
First of all, there is a advantage of using yellow light as it strains the eyes less and is less prone to inducing glare, which contributes to improved visibility in one sense, however there is the disadvantage that once the light has passed through a filter, the light output has been reduced since you see yellow because all the other colors of the rainbow have…
Baking Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F or temperature per recipe directions. Your cake will unmold easily, without sticking, when you prepare the pan properly. Grease the inside of pan using a pastry brush and solid vegetable shortening (do not use butter, margarine or liquid vegetable oil). Spread the shortening so that all indentations are covered. Sprinkle…
Don t Have A Meltdown! Learn All You Need To Know About Putting Together A High Performance Cooling System Global warming? While the tree- huggers clamor over ex-Vice President Gore’s global temperature scare, we’ll lay odds that when summer arrives, car crafters will be more concerned about engine warming or, more accurately, engine overheating. Cooling systems…
Located just 5 miles from Downtown Indianapolis and 1/3 of a mile southwest of the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway - home of the Indianapolis 500 - our new 105, square foot facility is the destination for groups looking to add racing flavor to their event. Imagine having your party in the exact same building that the future Indy cars are being assembled…
History of the Sport Stock car racing was born in the Southern Appalachians and has a colorful past. True stories abound of “good old boys” transporting loads of illegal moonshine in their souped up ‘34 Fords, trying to elude the revenue agents as they drove without headlights along dark, twisting dirt roads at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. The need to…
This intelligently crafted chair provides both comfort and support with an up-to-the-minute design that alleviates the contours and pressure points of the body with luxurious upholstered cushioning and soft padded arms. Take command of a chair truly on the cusp of the future and not unlike that of a racecar driver when you perfectly adjust the height of your…
SUN PRAIRIE — Tony Stewart finished fourth in an Interstate Racing Association winged sprint car on Thursday at Angell Park Speedway. Too bad the former NASCAR Cup Series driver didn’t stick around and bring a late model to be included among the field of racers to drive on dirt for the first time in the history of the third-mile clay oval in Sun Prairie. Competitors…
It’s been seven months since Street Outlaws racers Justin “Big Chief” Shearer and Brian “Chucky” Davis were involved in a terrifying crash that left both cars totaled and Big Chief hospitalized. Big Chief revealed his brand new “Crowmod” back in December, but, for Brian Davis, the rebuilding process has taken much longer. It appears that the wait is almost over…
The more your pine car weighs, the faster it will go on a downhill ramp. Most rules specify a 5 oz. maximum weight. Most Pinewood Derby cars weigh between 1.5 oz and 3.5 oz (depending on design) without weights so a car may need 3.5 oz or more of additional weight. About Our Weights Our weights are available in a variety of shapes and three different metals…
Harwood is committed to providing products customers have come to expect from one of the most respected names in fiberglass. Molds are constantly renewed to ensure world-class fit and finish and long-lasting performance. Harwood’s catalog of products is always expanding, so you can find what you’ve been looking for to dress up your vehicle and make it stand out…
Revolution Racing is a new line of wheel from parent company VCT, which also markets sister brands VCT, Gitano and Scorpion Off-Road. With sizes from 17 to 20 and in offsets and bolt circles perfect for FWD cars and small sedans, these are the perfect wheel for your euro-style or tuner car. Check with our loyal customers about their Revolution Racing wheels…
The Verizon IndyCar Series technically reached its halfway point of the 2017 season halfway through last Saturday night’s Rainguard Water Sealers 600. At the half-distance point of the ninth race in a 17-race season, that marked half the races down and half to go. By the end of the ninth race of the year though, the repair bills and the question marks about this…
But he never made much noise about it until overwhelmed by the desire to drive at Le Mans, an event McQueen may have made a film about, but never raced in. It was 1979 and, paired with team owner Dick Barbour and F1 star Rolf Stommelen, Newman was to drive a Porsche. But it wasn’t the delightfully sweet-handling Porsche 908 McQueen enjoyed at Sebring nine years…
