Mike Aguilar

About Mike Aguilar

Mike's love of cars began in the early 1970's when his father started taking him to his Chevron service station. He's done pretty much everything in the automotive aftermarket from gas station island attendant, parts counter, mechanic, and new and used sales. Mike also has experience in the amateur ranks of many of racing's sanctioning bodies.

Going a Few Rounds with the New Ford Raptor

November 29, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

Mike Aguilar was recently invited to test out the new Ford Raptor for RacingJunk by taking a few laps on a dirt short course “stadium,” and of course he jumped at the opportunity.

Motorcycling World Mourns the Death of Hall of Famer Tom White

November 28, 2017 Mike Aguilar 1

The motorcycling world is in mourning over the recent passing of a legend. Tom White, who was a co-founder of White Brothers Cycle Specialties (recently bought out by Vance & Hines), passed away Nov. 2.

Jesse Matlock’s ’71 Hemi Cuda

November 13, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

I ran into Jesse Matlock at the SEMA Show, and I just had to write about the absolutely beautiful and beautifully unique 1971 Plymouth Barracuda that he put together and calls “Striker.”

Best Off-Road and 4x4 Products from SEMA 2017

Best Off-Road and 4×4 Products from SEMA 2017

November 10, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

We at Racing Junk are just getting into telling you about all the awesome things in the world of off-road racing and 4-Wheelin’.

Seven Best Street and Diesel Performance Products from SEMA 2017

November 10, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

With over 3000 new products from more than 250 companies, you might think that picking the five best new performance products would be next to impossible.

Top Five New Products for Racing Applications at SEMA 2017

November 8, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

Check out our top five new products for racing applications that were introduced at SEMA!

Looking Back on Leah Pritchett’s Rise to Drag Racing Nobility

November 7, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

I got to sit down and talk for a few minutes with Don Schumacher Racing’s Leah Pritchett this week at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The 2018 COPO Camaro is an Eye-Gasm

October 27, 2017 Mike Aguilar 2

The 2018 Chevrolet COPO Camaro was revealed to the public on October 25th, and eye-candy just doesn’t do the car justice; it was an eye-gasm.

This ’72 Challenger is a Backcountry Jeep Eater

October 26, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

Imagine, if you will, a 1972 Dodge Challenger E-body that can eat your Jeep CJ/Rubicon for lunch, both on the highway and the backcountry rock-hopping trails. Now, feast your eyes on this baby.

Dodge Innovation Helps SRT Demon Make Gobs of Power

October 25, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis was the driving force behind making the Challenger SRT Hellcat such a formidable car.

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