HOT ROD Power Tour West Returns to California for 2025 with Drag Racing, Autocross, and Thousands of Cars
West Coast gearheads, get ready—HOT ROD Power Tour West is back and bigger than ever.
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SEMA Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees: Luanne Brown, George Lathouris, John McLeod, and Larry Pacey
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has revealed the 2024 inductees for its prestigious SEMA Hall of Fame—a recognition reserved for individuals whose innovation and dedication have left a lasting mark on the automotive aftermarket industry.
POWERfest 2025 Signals the Return of ‘PINKS’ and a New Era of Racing Entertainment
POWERfest 2025, happening June 13–14 at North Carolina’s legendary Rockingham Dragway, is bringing serious heat to the track—and the cameras. This high-octane event not only marks the return of the iconic drag racing TV series PINKS but introduces a full lineup of original automotive programming, filmed live for the all-new free streaming network, POWERtube TV.
IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Returns in 2025 with Action-Packed National Tour
The wait is finally over—after years of anticipation, the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series is making its explosive return for 2025, reigniting the drag racing world with nitro flames, thunderous horsepower, and intense side-by-side action.
High Performance Manufacturing Acquires Jerry Bickel Race Cars
Big news in the world of drag racing: High Performance Manufacturing has officially acquired Jerry Bickel Race Cars (JBRC), the renowned chassis and race component manufacturer based in Moscow Mills, Missouri.
2026 Corvette Interior Overhaul Brings Big Tech, Race-Inspired Design to Every Model
Chevrolet is leveling up the entire Corvette lineup for 2026 — not with more power this time, but with a major interior redesign that brings driver-focused tech and premium finishes to every trim: Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, and the monstrous new ZR1.
Customs Shine at 74th Annual Sacramento Autorama, Chevys, Corvettes and Fords Steal the Show
The 74th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama wrapped up on Sunday, May 4 at Cal Expo, bringing together more than 500 world-class custom vehicles under one roof.
Rare Race-Ready Pontiacs Headline the Bobby Knudsen Collection at Mecum Indy 2025
For fans of Pontiac performance and serious collectors of drag racing history, Mecum’s 2025 Spring Classic in Indianapolis is shaping up to be a landmark event.
Today’s Cool Car Find is this 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Roller!
Today’s CCF pick is this Olds Cutlass Supreme S Coupe Top Sportsman.
Ed Pink, Legendary Engine Builder, Passes at 94 After Historic Career
Racing world icon Ed Pink, known for his unmatched expertise in crafting high-performance engines, has passed away at the age of 94.