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Opinions are like belly buttons, meaning everyone’s got one, but that doesn’t mean they are based on facts. It is absolutely insane how many people have opinions on how to use a tool correctly, and how often those people are just wrong. So how do you know whether to believe some of the internet claims about how operating an impact wrench or gun one way vs the other is better or worse? Unless you try them all out, how will you know which ones work and don’t work and which things make your work mo

If you are under the age of 20, you might not recognize this car, but otherwise you’ve probably seen a BMW Isseta before. Made famous again by the lovable and weird Steve Urkel character on Family Matters in the 1990’s, this little car is weird, cute, and fun with a heavy emphasis on the little and weird. With an entire nose that opens up, and a steering wheel that pivots out of the way, it required some practice to climb in and out of comfortably. But they are a car that makes you smile and def

Tommy Lee Byrd, The Hot Rod Hoarder, is back at it with another great video of some insanely rare and awesome muscle cars. These cars were all on hand at the Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smokies event and we really wish we could have been there. Just look at the machines in this video! We’ll let Tommy do what he does, and tell us all about them. Pay attention, cause this stuff is rad. Video Description: COPO Nova, L79 Chevelles, Big Block Corvettes! The Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smoki

Doing a compression test on an engine is pretty straight forward, and only requires a couple of tools. And only one of those is a “specialty” tool, and you can either rent one from your local auto parts store, or buy them from Amazon and Harbor Freight for as little as $15. You can buy a great kit for between $25 and $50 and unless you are getting a compression AND leakdown tester kit in one, don’t go spending over $100 on a tool set like this. The truth about compression testing is that the num

The Southeast Gassers Association Rumble in Ringgold presented by Harbin’s Mechanical Services, the third race in the championship season originally scheduled for May 30, will not rumble with the roar of SEGA power as scheduled. Instead, due to an increasingly unfavorable forecast, Brainerd Motorsports Park and SEGA officials have made the decision to postpone the event. “It’s been tough, it’s been a rollercoaster,” was Leslie Horne’s (SEGA owner and competitor) statement concerning watching th

Entering a three-race swing, Leah Pruett’s Rinnai Top Fuel dragster and Matt Hagan’s American Rebel Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car teams head to Maryland International Raceway just outside of Washington D.C. for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. For Leah Pruett, the seventh of 20 races on the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule offers an opportunity to extend the consistency her Rinnai Top Fuel dragster team has been experiencing. Pruett has raced her way out o

NHRA officials announced today that VizionOne Hand Cleaner has been named the Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA, launching a multi-year partnership focused on the mechanics, crew members, and racers whose hands help power one of the most demanding forms of motorsports. Owned by veteran racer and businessman Rodger Brogdon, VizionOne was created by Texas emergency room physician and drag racer Dr. Ashton “Doc” Hudson, who developed the formula with an emphasis on removing stubborn grease, oil, cl

Tony Stewart Racing is ready for the Potomac Nationals. Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan are looking for big performances at MDIR.View the full article

Drag Illustrated has released Issue 200, the World Series of Pro Mod Issue, marking a major milestone for the magazine while celebrating Aaron Stanfield’s $150,000 victory at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil. The May/June 2026 issue is now available to read for free in digital format at digital.dragillustrated.com, with print copies scheduled to arrive in subscriber mailboxes in June. Stanfield appears on the cover after conquering the seventh annual WSO

Chad Green is having a career-best season. Green is looking to pick up his third win in 2026 at the NHRA Potomac Nationals. View the full article

The Ronnie Buff Memorial has everything a good drag race needs. This grassroots event shined even when Mother Nature had other plans.View the full article

The IHRA is moving its Triple Crown Finale to Maple Grove. Racers will have the chance to run the final two events at the historic facility.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association announced today that the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown Finale, originally scheduled for Darana Memphis Motorsports Park, has been moved to historic Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park, creating the Triple Crown x2 doubleheader weekend at one of drag racing’s premier facilities. As much as the IHRA wanted to return to Darana Memphis Motorsports Park this season, scheduling constraints and the limited number of available weekends made it impossible to accommodate all

The NHRA Potomac Nationals could shake things up in the nitro points standings. John Force Racing drivers are ready to make big moves.View the full article

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 426 “SHAKEDOWNS, BORDER WARS, AND FULL-BLOWN CHAOS” THIS WEEK WE’RE TAKIN’ THE TRAIN STRAIGHT OFF THE TRACK. BIG EVENTS. BIG PERSONALITIES. AND ZERO CHANCE THIS THING STAYS UNDER CONTROL. First up, we’re kicking things off with Keith Haney and the one and only Donald “Duck” Long as they gear up for Shakedown at M-Town at legendary US 131 Motorsports Park. The Radial Outlaws Series and Midwest Drag Racing Series are rolling into Michigan, and you already kn

The Inaugural CHAOS Supernationals was held over Memorial Day weekend at the prestigious Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. This marked the first time for the Chaos brand to roll through the historic gates of Summit Motorsports Park and despite an unfavorable forecast, the Chaos teams packed the pits with full fields in both Funny Car Chaos and DMP Awnings Nitro Chaos series. An action-packed day of testing on Thursday was just a preview of the ground pounding action on top for the remain

Steve Johnson will continue to celebrate his historic 40th year of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition by bringing his 200-mph Suzuki to Maryland International Raceway, May 29-31, for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. It’s the second time this month that the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series makes its spectacular debut at a new racing facility during their 75th anniversary Nitro tour. Johnson will be looking to add to his points total as he enters the Potomac Nationals clinging to1

As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series marches toward the heat of summer, Alexis DeJoria and John Force Racing’s Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team have turned up wick on their recent performances leading into the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway on May 29-31. With a semifinal finish two races ago in the Southern Nationals and a runner-up showing two weeks ago in the Route 66 Nationals, the Mike Neff / Jonnie Lindberg-led t

The Potomac Nationals will give Ron Capps a chance to grow his points lead. Maddi Gordon is ready for a fresh start at a new track.View the full article

Not all quick release steering hubs are the same. We take a look at what you need to think about when picking a hub for your build.View the full article

For veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro” Joe Morrison the start to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season has been fast and not so furious. The part-time racer has been working extensively with his Right2Breathe® Project and while that program continues to grow and change lives his opportunities to race have taken somewhat of a back seat. This weekend he will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural Potomac Nationals

Elite Motorsports wants to build on its success in Chicago. The team is ready to make a deep run on race day at MDIR this weekend.View the full article

The Kalitta Motorsports camp had dominated in 2026. The team has a chance to keep the points leads in both nitro categories this weekend. View the full article

Several years ago the restoration body parts business went to a whole new place when companies started offering complete bodies for our favorite American classics. 1969 Camaros were one of the first, and over the next few years other Camaros, Mustangs, classic trucks, and more were created and available to the public. There was a huge level of excitement and apprehension when that happened, as folks realized what was possible. Excitement because brand new bodies, that don’t need crash and rust d

We’ve shared plenty of Kevin Tetz videos over the years around here, and I can tell you that Kevin sure knows what he’s talking about. The number of TV and YouTube personalities that have learned how to paint, or how to paint better, from him is pretty impressive. And that doesn’t even count the millions of hot rodders at home who have watched him over the years. So when Kevin puts out a video and says that this three step process will help you create a paint job that is as smooth as glass, you

As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary this season, fans can expect to see plenty of familiar and even nostalgic elements – the return of legends, the celebration of the people and moments that made NHRA history, and even official uniforms that harken back to the “glory days” of the sport.  But the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour will also see some new scenery as an unprecedented four new venues join the national event tour. It’s the first time a new track has joined the line

We’ve talked about California SB 1392 in the past, and are thrilled that despite not making it to a vote in 2025, the bi-partisan group of California law makers who support it are still pushing forward and hoping for big things in 2026. If passed and implemented, the law would allow a larger group of classic vehicles to be issued an exemption from California’s strict emissions testing laws. This would only apply to classic cars that are insured as such. With it becoming increasingly hard to find