BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY (April 3, 2020) During this time Renegade wanted to bring racers a new series offering at-home weekly educational videos. The series will feature Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Founder, Toby Baptiste and Tech Director, Ron Finney. “During this time Renegade wants to do what it does best, educate, & connect with our […]
An engine is an explosion-driven air pump and at its heart pistons, operating within ring-sealed cylinders, endure the blast, converting the effects of the expanding explosive mixture into kinetic energy—the energy of motion. The motion is evidenced by the speeding pistons and the blast is delivered by an electrical firing cycle that occurs at a […]
Setting the ignition timing advance on an engine with a distributor style ignition system can be confusing if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Thankfully, Jeremy is here with all of the facts on setting the timing on most any old-school distributor-ignition system. Read more stories like this at www.rpmmag.com Subscribe to RPM […]
Donut Media had the opportunity to catch up with Riley Stair and learn about his INSANE Pontiac Trans Am. Fabricating all of the inboard suspension and tube chassis by himself, Riley stuffed a 440″ LSX engine that is capable of revving to 10,000 RPM! Controlling all of that fun is a Holley EFI system and […]
WINONA, MN — Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has added a Water Based Diamond Honing Coolant to its assortment of honing coolants. The Diamond Honing Coolant (DHC-50) is available in a 5-gallon container and when properly mixed will make up to 55 gallons of coolant. According to the Goodson Tech Department, this coolant […]
We break down the pros and cons of three types of crank-driven boost! There are very few single parts or pieces that can add the power, look, and overall “wow factor” to a high performance street or drag car than a supercharger. As technology has advanced, so too have the types and applications available. RPM […]
Mittler Bros. Machine and Tool is teaming up with Kevin Masson, who’s been specializing in traditional metal shaping techniques for over 30 years, to bring you a brand new Metal Shaping Class! Join Mittler Bros. for 2 full course days, where students will fabricate a fully shaped steel panel(s) for a motorcycle gas tank fitted […]
Acceleration of the manufacturing and supply chain of finished parts with Roboze 3D printing technology for composites and high temperature super polymers in the American Defense sector. March 9th, 2020 – Bari, Italy Founded in 1974 within the University of Delaware’s College of Engineering, the Center for Composite Materials (CCM), is an internationally recognised interdisciplinary […]
A Summit Racing Shop Crane with Engine Stand makes installing or removing an engine a lot less stressful. It has an integrated engine stand positioned under the boom, forming a strong, sturdy base that is much easier and safer to use than manhandling a separate crane and stand. The heavy-duty steel crane is rated to […]
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 […]
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 […]
It has been said that once a car has been cut up and relegated to full-on race duty, the odds of it ever returning to the street are next to zero. After all, any racer knows that the best ways to increase speed and decrease elapsed times are more horsepower and less weight. Building horsepower […]
Handcrafted Horse – Ralph Rowland
Throwback. Old school. Nostalgia drags. Call it what you will, but whatever you choose to label it, you can rest assured that Hampton, Virginia’s Ralph Rowland embodies it. The 30+year drag racing veteran comes from an era when parts were built and not bought and there was no greater satisfaction than knowing that the car […]
As we hit Virginia during what we like to call our 2014 RPM Magazine Search For Horsepower Tour, we kept hearing about this jet black, Shafiroff big block powered, nitroused ’57 Chevy pickup. Apparently this thing was feared on the streets, on the track and even on the Christmas parade route, (we’ll get to that […]
Blue Oval Passion – Grant Klohn
Most car guys are usually satisfied having either a gorgeous hot rod that is fast and fun to drive on the street or a race car that kicks butt at the track. Grant Klohn has both. Grant is a guy whose dedication to the sport of street machines and drag racing goes above and beyond. […]
King of the Road – Donnie Green
It’s not often you get to see the real deal up close and personal—something really special in the world of automobile performance or race-inspired musclecars. So few are these instances that we actually become somewhat numb to the possibility of seeing one, and when we do we can easily overlook it or immediately pass it […]
62 Millimeters – Greg Dudash – High Horsepower Haulers In many competitions, the difference between winning and losing can be measured in fractions of a second and the distance between the victor and the also-rans can be seen through squinted eye and the tiny space marked between a thumb and index finger. For Hampton, Virginia […]
Twin Bees – Separated At Birth Two beautiful Super Bees with an interesting twist. A 1969 ½ 440 6 Pack 4 speed Super Bee that was Dan Lowe’s first car back in 1972. And 30 years later, a basket case 1969 ½ 440 6 Pack Super Bee shows up in Dan’s garage. They were built […]
In 1963, upper management at General Motors sent word from on high that none of their divisions would be allowed or authorized to have formal corporate involvement in auto racing. Long known as a performance-oriented brand, Pontiac was left only one option: turn their attention to production platforms or rebrand altogether. Thankfully for musclecar enthusiasts, […]
From Wild to Wilder – John Gerber
Quick question – how many GMC Typhoons have you ever seen? Did you know such a vehicle even existed? Well, it did, even though this muscular big brother to General Motors Corporation’s ubiquitous Jimmy was only on the scene for a brief span of two years, 1992 and 1993. During that time a grand total […]
Daddy’s Caddy – Stanley/Weiss Racing
Last year, Stanley and Weiss Racing stood the Outlaw Pro Modified world on its head with a 5.64 @ 253mph quarter-mile pass in Las Vegas with their well-known Camaro. Little did most know that John Stanley would be getting an upgrade to his ride very soon. One would generally think it would be another Camaro […]
Holley Announces Retro-Fit Power Steering for LT4/LT5!
Holley is pleased to announce their new retro-fit hydraulic power steering kits for factory supercharged GM LT4/LT5 engines! These kits allow gearheads to more easily install these engines in popular nostalgic chassis by converting the factory electric power steering over to a traditional hydraulic, belt-driven system. Read on to learn more! POWER STEERING ADD-ON SYSTEM […]
Driven Hot Rod Oil™ The Best Choice for Your Classic & Muscle Car
Modern engine designs and oils have done a great job of reducing emissions and protecting emissions control equipment. However, modern oils can wreak havoc on older engines. The reduction in emissions in today’s cars has coincided with a reduction in traditional anti-wear additives in current oils, and that is bad news for your entire valve […]
Holley Announces Major Terminator X Releases!
Holley is pleased to announce that their engineers have been hard at work expanding the popular Terminator X platform to allow compatibility with even more applications! Their new Stealth 4150 models resemble a Holley XP carburetor but have four 100lb/hr injectors hidden inside the throttle body. The external ECU can be fully programmed with four […]
Holley EFI Expands Lo-Ram Intake Manifold Lineup
Holley is pleased to announce the expansion of their Holley EFI Lo-Ram intake manifold platform. They’ve released a huge assortment of upgrades, service parts and more! For starters, a new black-finish is available for both top-feed and front-feed LS1/2/6 applications. They’ve also released a 105mm snout upgrade for front-feed models (300-621) allowing customers to attach […]
EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS DISCONTINUES BUSINESS OPERATIONS
LOS ANGELES, APRIL 1, 2020 (NEWSWIRE.COM) – Extraordinary Events president, Andrea Michaels, has announced that effective March 20, 2020, Andrea Michaels, Inc. dba Extraordinary Events, is discontinuing all operations. “As a result of the current health and financial crisis,” Michaels said, “we have had to dismiss our team and close our offices.” Extraordinary Events has […]
To our Valued Customers, Jesel is happy to announce that we will be reopening on Monday 3/30. Of course, the health and well being of our employees and their families are our first concern. After careful consideration and with an abundance of caution, per NJ State Guidelines we will be implementing shift work […]
LS Swapping Your 67-72 C10 Has Never Been Easier!
Holley is pleased to announce the release of new LS swap components for 1967-1972 Chevy C10 Pickups – Hooker Blackheart has released a full lineup of parts for 1967-72 C10 Pickups allowing for a bolt-in LS swap conversion! The new engine mounts will replace your existing stools and allow for use of OE 4th-gen F-body […]
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Adds 4 Rechargeable Work Lights to Product Line
WINONA, MN — Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has added four new Maxxeon® WorkStar® Rechargeable LED Lights to its product line. Dave Monyhan, a self-proclaimed flashlight fanatic and Goodson Sales Manager said, “It’s important to see what you’re doing when you’re working on an engine and these lights are just the ticket.” The […]
All-New Diamond Pistons Web Experience!
The crew at Diamond Pistons is proud to announce our new and improved website is now live! After taking feedback from customers, engine builders, web experts, and Diamond employees, we have spent many months developing, testing, and polishing the new Diamond Pistons web experience. We feel all our racers, builders, dealers, and distributors will appreciate […]
To our Valued Customers, As you may have heard, New Jersey has issued a “Stay at Home Order” for the entire state effective March 21 at 9:00pm. Jesel will be complying with this order and will be temporarily shutting down until such time as we receive further guidance from the state. It is important to […]
Superchips Adds 70HP to 17-19 SHO Ford Taurus
We are excited to announce new tuning coverage for the 2017-2019 Ford SHO Taurus with 3.5L Ecoboost (Dashpaq+ p/n 10601). Superchips is the industry leader in hand held performance tuning and we’re backing that up with impressive tuning for the SHO with up to 70 horsepower gains! We included three tune options built specifically for […]
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Expands Selection of PCD and CBN Inserts
WINONA, MN — Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has several new PCD Inserts and CBN Inserts for cylinder head resurfacing.The inserts are available in two sizes – 3/8” and 1/2” diameters and are 1/8” thick. All are single sided. CBN cutters are used for cast iron heads, including diesel heads and PCDs are […]
Aeromotive Fueling JBS Equipment
In November, 2019, Aeromotive, Inc. was approached by Justin Bond of JBS Equipment, which is located in British Columbia, Canada, about a fuel starvation issue it was experiencing with a piece of equipment it manufactures. A Silage Bagger — a piece of diesel-powered agricultural equipment that bags and seals large quantities of cattle feed — […]
NEW WORX 20 VOLT POWER SHARE PORTABLE VACUUM
CHARLOTTE, NC – The new WORX® 20V Power Share Portable Vacuum is a lightweight, versatile and efficient solution to a wide range of dry spills and messes in the home, shop, office, garage, patio, car, truck, RV, boat – in fact, anywhere it’s not feasible or convenient to enlist a full-size shop or household vacuum […]
Acceleration of the manufacturing and supply chain of finished parts with Roboze 3D printing technology for composites and high temperature super polymers in the American Defense sector. March 9th, 2020 – Bari, Italy Founded in 1974 within the University of Delaware’s College of Engineering, the Center for Composite Materials (CCM), is an internationally recognised interdisciplinary […]
Don’t Blame Your Ego – Racers Edge
By Dr. John O’Connor, PhD I have heard many athletes blame their ego for a bad performance. As a psychologist, it always makes me smile. Most people don’t really know what an ego is, and they certainly don’t realize that an ego is not responsible for their performance that day. Commonly, an ego is thought […]
New Product: MOPAR® Floating Omega “M” Air Cleaner Center Nuts
Three Looks to Add the Finishing Touch on Your Classic MOPAR Engine MOPAR Omega “M” Air Cleaner Center Nuts make other wing nuts look amateurish in comparison when keeping the lid on your engine’s air cleaner. Featuring a floating Omega “M” design with contoured curves that give this center nut a bold look sitting prominently […]
Summit Racing Square Utility Jugs are the Better Way to Store Fluids
What’s the big deal about Summit Racing’s Square Utility Jugs? Well, they’re square on the bottom, so they are more stable and less prone to tipping than round jugs. The slab-sided design means the jugs can sit closer together to maximize storage space. That’s a big deal for trailers filled to the gills with race […]
NEW 2020 JEEP® WRANGLER® JL PULSAR AND AMP’D THROTTLE BOOSTER
A performance product unlike any other on the market is now available for 2020 3.6L Jeep® Wrangler® JL vehicles. Pulsar is a brand new, innovative invention that has been engineered to keep your stock PCM on the Jeep® with no flash tuning, or removal of the PCM itself, required. Enjoy Pulsar as a shift-on-the-fly performance […]
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 […]
Who’s In This Issue – April 2020
THE RIDESGiddyup!…. This no-time mustang is set on full gallup. Nightrain… A sinister C-10 that can really haul the mail! Outta Control…. Steve Wojcik always wanted a ’69 Camaro…but he never planned for things to get this crazy. ‘Murcan Motors … Making Pro Street Great Again doesn’t have to be a cookie cutter operation. Ol’ […]
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 […]
Who’s In This Issue – December 2019
THE RIDESWar Horse… This high-revving Foxbody Mustang was born to hold its own in any dogfight. The Instigator… Jeff VanNorden has never been one to back away from a Challenge thanks to his more-than-capable Challenger. Stiff Wind… Anthony Albanese says that there’s nothing like making a pass in his 1971 Chevelle at 150+ mph with […]
Who’s In This Issue – November 2019
THE RIDESChallenge: Accepted… Building a new breed of modern muscle drag car is far from easy. Y2Kool…It’s been 20 years in the making, but Nico Cechet Mastalli finally has the classic Chevy of his dreams…and it’s wicked quick! Pony Goals…This clean Cobra Mustang can crank off 150+ mph passes from the comfort of a suede-wrapped […]
Who’s In This Issue – October 2019
THE HAPPENINGS Pre-Party in the USA…. Tom Bailey’s Third Annual Woodward Pre-Party, RPM Takeover & Birthday Bash, and ALL-OUT: Live invade M1 Concourse and Lapeer International Dragway. THE RIDESThe Fourth Child… This pro street 1969 Mustang is a fast member of the Hobkirk Family. Candy Brandy Whine…. We aren’t sure what’s better: the hue or […]
Temporary Shut Down due to Corona Virus Health Order Until Further Notice
Dear Valued Customer: Last night on March 19th, 2020 California Governor Gavin Newsom issued “a Stay at Home Order for the entire state effective March 19th at 11:59pm. This order is to further restrict and limit the spread of the virus and to ensure the healthcare delivery system is capable of serving all.” We at […]
You may have noticed that my name (Tony Weber) has been absent from RPM for some time now. Without getting all deep on our readers, for the past several months I’ve struggled with many different aspects of my life from family to work and beyond into my racing world. Years ago I entered the world […]
Alex Laughlin wins Pro Mod at the Doorslammer Nationals at Orlando! Alex Laughlin added another milestone moment to his doorslammer drag racing career Sunday evening when he turned on the final-round win light at the inaugural Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals at Orlando Speed World Dragway and took home a check for $50,000. Driving the […]
TechForce Foundation Announces 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards
TEN TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN STUDENTS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS ROLE MODELS AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — March 10, 2020 — TechForce Foundation’s annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun, and now’s the chance to nominate an up-and-coming student tech! As a nonprofit dedicated to helping student techs achieve their […]
Race Wrap — Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series, Round 1 | Coverage by Edelbrock
Santa Ana, CA (March 10, 2020) Drivers of the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series set in motion a new season of racing with the 18th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Holbrook Racing Engines, March 5-8 at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida. If they were in need of seat time after several months off, the […]
VP RACING FUELS MAINTAINS SUPPORT FOR £85K ‘THE DOORSLAMMERS’ RACE
The Doorslammers Santa Pod Raceway Fri.15 – Sun.17 May 2020 With £85,000 prize money on the line, ‘The Doorslammers’ is a unique event in European drag racing. And Santa Pod Raceway is proud to announce that VP Racing Fuels will continue to support the race this year. As Associate Sponsor of the event, […]
FORD PERFORMANCE WINS WITH A 1-2 FINISH AT PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ – March 9, 2020 – Ford Performance wins at Phoenix Raceway with Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick coming in first and second. Logano drove the Team Penske Pennzoil Mustang to Team Penske’s 122nd NASCAR Cup Series race win while recording a milestone 200th win for the Ford FR9 engine, since it’s racing debut […]
USAutomotive.co.uk to Sponsor 2020 Dragstalgia Cannonball Featuring Rivals Rat Trap and Havoc
Bedford, England — USAutomotive.co.uk is excited to announce that they will be sponsoring the 2020 Dragstalgia Cannonball featuring the Rat Trap and Havoc AA/Fuel Altereds. Chairman of USAutomotive.co.uk, Stewart Bassett said, “USAutomotive has been involved with Ron Hope’s Rat Trap and Nick Davies’ Havoc for a number of years now and to be instrumental in […]
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 […]