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Chris Ryan's 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
5/10/2024
Chris Ryan's '78 Firebird is a loving tribute to that famous Trans Am from _Smokey & the Bandit_, but with style and performance that would have been nearly impossible when the Bandit was busy with Sheriff Justice.
How to Choose a Racing Harness
by Speedway Tech Team
- Posted in
Safety Toolbox
5/10/2024
Having a difficult time deciding which racing harness to use? With many options to consider from size to closure type, this article will walk you through how to go about choosing the perfect one for you and your race car. Safety first!
Squarebody LS Swap Guide | 73-87 K10 Parts List
4/25/2024
How to plan and execute a LS swap into any 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC K10 pickup truck.
Speedway Motors Announces Power Nation Partnership & Project Starstruck Airing on Detroit Muscle
by Kelsey Bugjo
4/25/2024
Speedway Motors announced today their partnership with Power Nation on Project Starstruck which is scheduled to air on Detroit Muscle across the country on April 29.
Chevy 454 Big Block Budget Build: Recipes for 400-600 HP
by Mark Houlahan
- Posted in
Buyer's Guides
4/22/2024
The 454 big block Chevy is still a popular build option for when there is no replacement for displacement!
Museum of American Speed to Host 2nd Annual Wheel Hub Live
by Kelsey Bugjo
4/16/2024
Museum of American Speed announced today they will host the 2nd Annual Wheel Hub Live in Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Day weekend May 24-25.
Vortec 4.8 LS Build: Horsepower Recipes, Specs, & Upgrades
by Mark Houlahan
- Posted in
LS
4/15/2024
The 4.8 LS engine is a salvage yard bargain vs the typical 5.3 or 6.0 LS and can still make great power for your LS swap needs.
Museum of American Speed Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Ten-Millionth Model T Ford by Traveling Sea to Sea
by Kelsey Bugjo
4/9/2024
Museum of American Speed announced today their plans to make a coast-to-coast trip from New York to San Francisco in a 1924 Model T Ford to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ten-millionth Model T Ford.
Types of Pistons Explained | Dished vs Domed | Forged vs Cast
by Thom Taylor
- Posted in
Buyer's Guides
4/3/2024
Choose the best piston for your engine build based on budget and power level with our piston guide
What is Adjustable Suspension | Car Suspension System Setup
by Joe McCollough
- Posted in
G-Comp
3/29/2024
Adjustable suspensions allow for big changes to a car's stance and handling characteristics, but it's important to understand some suspension tuning principles before making big changes to the suspension under your custom or race car.