The Goodguys Rod and Custom Association is known for its cool customs, exquisite hot rods and amazing shows, but this year they’re offering a special group of enthusiasts even more. Check out the impressive female-only hot rod award being given away by the Ladies in Autosports Magazine at this year’s PPG Nats.
Goodguys and LIA Magazine to Honor Female Rodder at PPG Nationals
by Lindsey Fisher on June 17, 2013
Everyone loves free stuff. For seven weeks, MSD’s new “Lucky 7″ promotion offers something free each specified purchase. But you must send in your rebate to get your free stuff. Oh, and you automatically get entered into a drawing for two passes to SEMA 2013. Check inside for details.
The Goodguys holds events for the rod and custom community that benefit its members, and its Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge is now geared specifically toward teen gearheads. That’s because the event challenges teens to debug a small-block V-8 in less than 35 minutes! Check it out!
When tackling a frame-off restoration, removing everything from the base structure of the vehicle is a major part of the project, especially when the frame needs to be replaced. Over the last few months, our friends over at American Modern have faced this head on, tearing down their 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS.
The Bill Thomas-built Super Cheetah was supposed to be Chevy’s answer to the Shelby Cobra, but fate the SCCA, and GM conspired against Thomas. He built just one Super Cheetah prototype, which can now be yours…for $1.25 million.
Transforming an ancient utility vehicle into a modern street performer is no easy task. But with a bit of skill and the right parts, your dream pick-up truck can easily become reality. Check out just how easy it is to update that outdated front suspension with TCI Engineerings custom IFS.
St. Paul, Minnesota will be host June 21-23, 2013 to one of the largest car events in America: The MSRA’s Back to the ’50s Show. Burnouts, classic cars, live bands, as well as the start of the Great Race will all be taking place along the Mississippi River.
We don’t know why the arsonist targeted Robert Thrift’s white C4 Corvette , but by the time Thrift got outside with a fire extinguisher, his car was already too far gone. His torched Corvette is just the latest in a string of unexplained car fires that have police blaming a serial arsonist.
Papa John Honors American Troops with Pizza and a Day at the Track
by Lindsey Fisher on June 14, 2013
Papa John may have pizza constantly on the brain but on May 26th, it was the military and their families that took top priority as Schnatter honored American troops at the Coca-Cola 600. Not only did Schnatter feed all the military members and their families, he also awed fans with a look at his 1971 Camaro.
Video: Ultimate Restorations Shows g-Link Suspension on ’68 Camaro
by Bobby Kimbrough on June 13, 2013
Chris Alston’s Chassisworks makes some top shelf suspension kits for the first gen Camaro fans. Check out this video to see how excited some shops are to get their hands on a vintage Camaro with Chassisworks’ suspension kits.
An eagle-eyed fan came across a car transporter loaded with the original movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee vehicles outside an LA film studio. But we were under the impression Optimus and Bumblebee were getting an updated look. What gives?
The Crew is a new video game coming out for the next-generation of game consoles introduced this week at E3. The trailer makes the game look like it incorporates online play, heavy car modification, and stars the Camaro SS. This is a game that knows how to get our attention…
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America has named it’s seven inductees for 2013, and leading the way is Jack Chrisman, one of drag racing’s biggest stars. Others to be added to the honor roll this year are Robert E. Petersen, Alessandro Zanardi, Bud Moore, Harvey Firestone, Masten Gregory and Brad Lackey.
Can’t afford the $54,450 Camaro ZL1? How about a $300 RC version with a nitro-powered engine? It’s the closest most of us will ever get to owning a real Camaro ZL1.
A mysterious fire erupted in a parked Camaro in Atlanta, prompting GM to launch an investigation into just what caused this Inferno Orange sports car to burst into flames.
Edelbrock, the historic name in intake manifolds, wants you to know that the Supercharged Rebate Offer is being extended from now until July 31st, 2013. If your ride is in need of a supercharger, now is the time to buy so you can ultimately save $500 with just a simple mail-in form.
It started out in life as a typical, ’69 427/4-speed Corvette of an unknown hue, and at some point during either the Ford or Carter Administrations, went under the knife to become this creation you’re looking at here. But at this asking price, it better include some of the drugs involved in its creation…
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