7 Second Cyclone – Randy Dolenseck
Although Ford built the Mercury Cyclone, and its counterpart the Talladega, for the high speed oval tracks back in 1969, the unique swooping body style made for great street machines and drag cars as well. With its aerodynamic front nose treatment, these refugees from NASCAR actually cut through the wind pretty well as compared to […]
Running nines in a working man’s hot rod. When we first came across Gary Kelican’s 1972 Maverick a few years back at Richmond Dragway in Sandston, Va., with no big cowl hood or exhaust stuck out of the fenders, our first take was more along the lines of a nice street car. No wing and […]
Ray Tumbry’s Yenko tribute is true to the early days of Fast Street Car drag racing. It is no accident that Ray Tumbry’s Yenko-dressed, tubbed Nova looks like the late ’80s Pro Street builds that raced in the early days of street car drag racing— he went to great lengths to build it that way. […]
If looks could kill, this Nasty ’71 Pro Street Camaro would already be under arrest. With a massive pair of rear meats, blown small block, low-slung tube chassis, and wild tribal flamed paint, Norcal resident Jerry Sanguinetti’s second generation Camaro is one nasty creation! The polished Weiand supercharger has been topped with a 200 HP […]
Lester, a body shop owner by trade from Alexis, Illinois, is a self-professed Oldsmobile junkie.
Still resembling a ‘55, this Shoebox has every state-of-the-art trick in the book built into it courtesy of Robinson Race Cars.
Holley News: NOS Releases New Hellcat Wet Kit!
Holley is pleased to announce the release of their new NOS wet nitrous system for 2015-2020 Challenger/Charger Hellcats and 2018-2020 Trackhawks! While the supercharged Gen III Hemi Hellcat engine is potent, NOS felt that it could still benefit from a 200 hit of spray! This new plate fits between the throttle body and supercharger and […]
RaceQuip – New 2″ and Ratchet (Sprint Car) SFI Certified Harnesses
RaceQuip Latch & Link harness sets feature a locking lever system to retain the belts. The latch & link system is distinguished by a pivoting “hammer,” called a Duckbill, which locks all of the belts into place by snapping down into a detent. Both shoulder belts and the sub belt are hooked over the link; […]
RACE WINNING BRANDS ACQUIRES MANLEY PERFORMANCE
MENTOR, Ohio (February 25, 2020) – Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Manley Performance Products, a top-tier manufacturer of high-performance pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, and valvetrain components. “We are excited to join the Race Winning Brands team and partner with a group that […]
New Products: MOPAR 110 Amp Alternators
MOPAR 110 AMP Alternators combine greater-than-stock amperage, with show-quality appearance. Not only that, but they are also assembled with all 100% New, not re-man or refurbished, components. The perfect upgrade to fulfill all your power needs and enhance the look of your engine bay. Available in three finishes: signature Black Crinkle, lustrous chrome and natural […]
Wiseco Expands Ring Compressor Sizes
Same Great Ring Compressor, More to Love!The right tools make the difference between a simple task and a painful ordeal. Wiseco’s piston ring compressor sleeves are an indispensable addition to any engine builder’s toolbox and make it easy to do the job right the first time. Now available for bore sizes from 2.590in (65.50mm) all […]
Cookeville, TN, (December 13, 2019) – American Powertrain now offers more affordable Mopar® Small Block Aluminum Bellhousings for TREMEC® GM/Viper Magnum T-56 6-speeds. Small block applications include GM T-56 and Viper T-56, 318, 340, 360, Magnum 5.2, 5.9 Chrysler engines and Gen III Hemis. American made heavy-duty, high quality and extra thick aluminum casting is […]
Holley News: Flowtech Expands Derby Header Lineup
Holley is pleased to announce the release of new upright headers from Flowtech! Flowtech upright headers feature CNC mandrel-bent primary tubes that provide consistent tubing diameters for smooth flow of the exhaust pulse and increase the cylinder scavenging of the exhaust to improve engine breathing. The primary tubes are constructed from heavy duty 16-gauge 409SS […]
Holley News: New Flowmaster American Thunder Exhausts for Ram & Silverado
Holley is pleased to announce the release of two new cat-back exhaust systems for late model pickups. Flowmaster’s American Thunder series exhaust uses Delta Flow technology to increase performance and deliver a deep, powerful sound. Their new exhaust lineup is designed for 2014-2019 RAM 3500 models with the 6.4L Hemi engine. Flowmaster has also expanded […]
Mickey Thompson’s Baja Boss® M/T premium extreme mud terrain tire now in 15 new sizes
STOW, OHIO – The popular Baja Boss® M/T premium extreme mud terrain tire line is expanding with the addition of 15 new sizes. Featuring an asymmetrical tread pattern that reduces noise while improving handling, and deep and wide voids that enhance off-road traction and forward bite, the Baja Boss M/T is designed to rule every […]
Who’s In This Issue – March 2020
THE RIDESFrench Toast …This little red Corvette has international flavor—not to mention a boosted LS to smoke the competition! Friday Night Lights… Forget the gridiron—Jesse Lambert and his dad Rodney have been chasing glory at the dragstrip. Party Barge….This Fairmont wagon was thrashed together in just four months for one reason alone: to have fun! […]
Who’s In This Issue – February 2020
THE RIDESLo Blow…This wild ’69 Mustang went from in the mud to in the weeds to in the money! Strictly Business… What you see is all you get with this X275 2000 Camaro. SOL TAKR… The Buchanans may have one of the world’s most wicked family heirlooms, but it wasn’t easy getting there. Still the […]
Who’s In This Issue – January 2020
THE RIDES2019 Top Guns… All the best our pages had to offer from the past year! Fresh Horses… After 27 years of racing, Luciano Vitelli saddles up a new nitrous-assisted pony for 2019-2020. Drag-N-Drive… Summit Racing’s Midwest Drags giveaway 1967 Nova. More Cowbell… I got a fever. And the prescription is Grim Reaper 1.5. Meant […]
RPM MAGAZINE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
With the recent news of losing a number of performance automotive/drag race industry publications in print from TEN Publishing, RPM MAGAZINE is stepping up to help enthusiasts, and reassure them that RPM is here to stay in print, and online! The fact is that RPM print subscription readers have increased each and every month […]
Nitto Tire NMRA Spring Break Shootout
The NMRA blasts into a new season and starts the year off at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida. The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals Series has a little bit of everything for the racing fan all weekend long – from the hardcore VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw class that features insane turbo and supercharged door-slammers, […]
Mickey Thompson in the Thick of a Mustang Rivalry
Building on a rivalry years in the making, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has again signed on as sponsor of an exclusive Ford Mustang drag race showdown, in addition to its continued support of the National Mustang Racers Association. The NMRA Cobra/Terminator vs. GT500 Shootout class runs at two of the largest NMRA events on […]
Mickey Thompson Again Backing the Bikes
Returns as title sponsor of the NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series STOW, OHIO – Feb 4, 2020 – Back by popular demand, the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series will be featured at 10 events during the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. “The Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels […]
Musi Racing Opens 2020 Season in Style with Pro Mod Victory at U.S. Street Nationals
After a productive off-season, Lizzy Musi and the Musi Racing team didn’t waste any time showing the results, winning the first race of the 2020 season at the U.S. Street Nationals in Bradenton. It was a wire-to-wire performance in the Frank Brandao-owned Edelbrock / Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” 2018 Dodge Dart, as Musi qualified […]
Holley EFI Expands Wiring Shop Selection!
Holley is pleased to announce the release of a large assortment of new products from it’s Wiring Shop division – cable scissor cutting pliers, unterminated harnesses, weathertight connector kits, weatherpack tool kits, split wiring loom, J1-J4 connector kits for Holley EFI and more! Cable Scissor Cutting Pliers Using the right tool makes the […]
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