Monthly Archives: April 2014

Tech Thread Spotlight: Sprucing Up Your 2g Dodge Ram Dash

A great many of the 2nd generation Dodge Ram pickups ran into a problem where the dash board cracked due to baking in the sun for years. I know…because it happened to more than one Dodge truck Ive driven so I understand how unattractive the dash of the Ram is when it looks like a ...

“Roadkill” Tackles a ’75 Stingray in Need of Work

So what happens when the guys from Motor Trend’s "Roadkill" show get their hands on a 1975 Corvette Stingray in need of a lot of work? Well, one pretty crazy adventure.

Dumbest Accident Ever: Mercedes ML63 and BMW X6M Fail

There’s so much wrong happening here. Why are they drag racing on a street where there’re clearly people? Why is the ML63 AMG losing? Why is the BMW wrapped in bright blue foil? Why did he turn? It’s one thing if there was an external factor… but there isn’t. There’s only bad decisions, a broken Mercedes-benz, and […]

Let’s Race: Breaking Down the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Series

Easter Sunday is a time for family, food, ceremonies, traditions, and of course, auto racing. I got a chance to watch NBCSN’s broadcast of the Pirelli World Challenge race at Long Beach, and I was impressed! The PWC is run as a support series, sharing venues with the TUSCC, IRL, and even NASCAR. The series [...]

The Brumos Porsche 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition

There are Porsches. There are rare Porsches. Then, there are Brumos 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition Coupes. Only five of them, to be exact. The legendary P-car dealership collaborated with the German manufacturer in 2011 to honor Hurley Haywood’s 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979 and 1991 overall victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona races behind [...]

Tire Shredding Tuesday: 1969 Dodge Charger Smokes the Tires for Two and a Half Minutes

Anyone who has been to an event like the Mopar Nationals has seen someone do a crazy-long burnout but few of them last as long as the display put on by this 1969 Dodge Charger. Most burnout competitions last 30 – maybe 60 seconds – before the “judge” tells the competitors to shut it down. ...

Tech Center: Automatic & Slipper Clutches

A clutch is a clutch is a clutch right? Not exactly. When it comes to ATV clutches, you often hear the term auto and slipper. What’s what and what’s best for your needs? Read on to find out. Automatic Clutch: Many ATVs came standard with automatic clutches back in the day and certain aftermarket clutch [...]