Rollin’ Coal with a ’28 Dodge Rat Rod
Perhaps one of the most extravagant builds featured on this site, this ‘28 Dodge Sedan from Las Vegas’ Welder Up is nothing short of extraordinary.
Perhaps one of the most extravagant builds featured on this site, this ‘28 Dodge Sedan from Las Vegas’ Welder Up is nothing short of extraordinary.
In recent years, the off-the-shelf drag radial tire has become a massive hit, and for good reason.
Being quick on the high-speed road courses and ovals isn’t just a matter of bravery. Especially when running in close proximity with others, it requires restraint at times.
Tommy Parry brings us the tale of this fun, ferocious build!
Al Holbert had made a name for himself in all sorts of North American series – but mainly in IMSA.
Built by Detroit Diesel, the twin-supercharged V12 which powers this rolling piece of art makes 500 horsepower and over 1,000 pound-feet of torque.
Where to get started? Simply put: Karting. It lays the foundation that world-class drivers use every time they step in a racing car. Plus, it’s good, clean fun.
There’s a specific rhythm to shifting that depends on the circumstances, and sometimes shifting as quickly as possible isn’t the greatest thing for finding a quick lap or for maintaining a gearbox.
With remarkable speed, the modern road tire has most of the benefits of a racing tire without many of the drawbacks, but there are still some major performance differences between the two and the ways they must be treated.
Many traditionalists are upset by the fading popularity of manual shift setups, but what are the real advantages and disadvantages of paddle vs. manual shifters?