Front Engine Dragster Media Blasters

In the 1950's and 60's, front engine dragsters were the fastest cars on the track. Then, they disappeared almost overnight. Here's the story of the rise, fall, and rebirth of the slingshot dragster.

This beautiful veteran of the early 70's dragster wars was built by three brothers in a one-car garage in small town Iowa.

The '21 season marks the 70th year of NHRA drag racing. Here's look at a few great drag cars from that 70 year history from the Museum of American Speed.

Click to learn about split wishbone, hairpin radius rod, and four bar suspensions. Learn the history and difference between these solid axle suspension designs.

Incorporating a Model A rear cross member and a high arc stock spring into a roadster build.

Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford I beam axle setup. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension Model A.

Our Tech Expert installs an F1 steering box in his roadster to give the steering a traditional feeling. Follow his process from testing fit to welding.

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.

We will show you the differences among traditional I-beam and tube axles and suspension designs used on hot rods; the differences between cross and traditional steering, measuring for springs, what spindles to choose, and much more.

Speedway Motors now offers a traditional-looking upgrade to those ancient drum brakes on your early Ford hot rod.