World’s Fastest Tow Truck
The “World’s Fastest Tow Truck” was recently restored in a joint effort by Twin Cities Wrecker Sales of St. Paul, Minn. and Miller Industries.
John Gunnell
RacingJunk has First-Row Seat on Ice Speed Record Run
RacingJunk was invited to meet Kurt Anderson, a 60-year-old Orono, Minn. speed merchant who’s aiming to set the World Speed Record on ice with his “Artic Arrow” rocket racer at this year’s Snodeo.
’37 Thorne Sparks Big Six was a Star at 2019 Miller Meet
Art Sparks was no stranger to automotive excitement and so was attracted into the sport of auto racing. After a crash in 1927, he decided to turn in his helmet and goggles and start building racing cars.
Maytag Man’s Mini Racers
After the Maytag Model 92 Multi-Motor became a popular in washers, some dealers and Maytag employees used it in small cars they made for their children and for parade use.
25th Annual Miller Meet Honors Famous Racing Cars
The 25th annual Millers of Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car event was held in Wisconsin on July 12-13.
How to Take Your Hot Rod on a Road Trip
Today’s hot rod owners take pride in driving a dependable vehicle that can make it back from a lengthy run without breaking down. To do this, a hot rod must be well maintained.
Will Cronkrite Looks Back at a Career Among Race Cars
Will Cronkrite worked in NASCAR from 1970-1993 as a crew member, chief or car owner for many of the biggest names in racing.
Scout Introduction Boosted International Harvester Sales in the 1960s
As the 1960s dawned, the market for trucks in the U.S. was very different from today.
Square Body Blazers are Catching On with 4×4 Fans
The Chevrolet K5 four-wheel-drive Blazer originated as a design sharing its basic configuration with Chevrolet’s K10 one-half-ton pickup.
Birthplace of Four Wheel Drive Museum is Expanding
The old “Birthplace of Four Wheel Drive Museum” in Clintonville, Wis. is getting a shot of energy from a former city resident. History buff Mark Thomas is making what used to be a tiny collection of historic vehicles and artifacts into a gigantic museum.