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.

Byron to Replace Kahne in Hendrick Motorsports #5

August 10, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

William Byron, the 19 year old phenom from Virginia, will be moving up to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series a little earlier than most expected.

Installing a New Front Subframe on a ’67-’71 F-Body, Part 1

August 8, 2017 Mike Aguilar 1

So you’ve decided to install a new front subframe on your first generation Camaro/Firebird? We can help you through it.

A History of the X-Games

July 25, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

The X Games have evolved from a one-off “Hey look what we did!” event to an annual “Man, you’ve got to check this out!”

What in the World is a Touge? Ask Mazda

July 25, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

Today, The Touge is a touring, a 120-mile jaunt through the Santa Monica Mountains and along the Pacific Coast of Southern California for Japanese cars and their owners.

Carburetors, Mike Aguilar, Quick Fuel Technology

New NHRA-Approved SSR Carburetors from Quick Fuel Technology

July 19, 2017 Mike Aguilar 0

We take a look at the new NHRA-legal SSR carburetors from Quick Fuel Technology

Funny Car Veteran Vern Moats Passes Away at 77

July 19, 2017 Mike Aguilar 1

The drag racing world in general, and specifically the Alcohol Funny Car dragster community, lost a legend recently. Vern Moats was the NHRA’s Top Alcohol Funny Car driver with the longest tenure before he retired in 2012.

Chevrolet Builds 69 COPO Camaros Strictly for NHRA Racing

July 14, 2017 Mike Aguilar 4

Everybody knows that the COPO ordering method was a great way to get around the RPO and order a car that was ready to go racing with from the factory.

We Chat with the NHRA’s Glen Gray about Rules Changes

July 11, 2017 Mike Aguilar 15

Mike Aguilar sat down with NHRA VP of Technical Operations Glen Gray and asked him about some significant rules changes as well as what affect he thinks the EFI mandate has had on the sport.

The RPM Act: Where We Stand and Do We Need It?

July 6, 2017 Mike Aguilar 2

There’s been quite a lot of hoopla in automotive circles about the RPM Act. So, what is it? IS the RPM Act the only thing standing in the way of the EPA killing at least amateur/local track racing, or is it just a bunch of hoo-haw?

How to Install a Heidts 4-Link in 64.5-70 Mustang

June 27, 2017 Mike Aguilar 1

A number of manufacturers offer good 4-link suspension systems, but Heidts make one of the few that is truly bolt-in.

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