Maybe it was blessed by a priest. Or maybe it has a secret compartment of fairy dust hidden somewhere in the dash. Or maybe there’s a four leaf clover ghosted into the clearcoat. We aren’t sure, but whatever it is, Mick Bodigon’s low-slung retina-searing red Nova is just rolling along in a charmed life. Some […]
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 […]
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 […]
Build It. Tune It. Race It. – Marty Dabney
When you build something with your own hands, a sense of pride is reflected throughout the finished product. Marty Dabney of Troy, Virginia knows just what that feeling is all about. Dabney, who operates Marty’s Race Cars, has been in the game a long time and is not new to the heads-up drag race scene […]
Thirty nine years ago, at age 14, I made a deal with my mom to keep her car clean for two years and at the end of that time she would give the car to me,” and the rest is history for London, Ontario’s Doug Box. This single deal set in motion a chain of […]
Return Flight – Matt & Debbie Hays
It was almost too familiar. It was the eleventh hour, and Matt and Debbie Hay were thrashing away in their modest three-car garage in Chandler, Arizona, doing their level best to finish their latest creation in time for the Street Machine Nationals. The likeable Goshen, Indiana natives are no strangers to the Street Machine Nationals […]
In extreme sports, there’s always that thought tucked away in the back of your head that there is a certain level of danger involved. It keeps you on your toes, fully aware and in touch with everything that is going on around you. For many, when they are involved in a serious accident they rethink […]
Under Pressure – Tim Arkebauer
We admit it. You’re right. A pro street ’69 Camaro is cliché. It’s so typical. It’s so expected. But look closely and we think you’ll agree: Tim Arkebauer’s onyx black outlaw is anything but. It all started 12 years ago when Arkebauer, a Building Supervisor at Frances Willard School in Rock Island, Illinois, decided he wanted to build […]
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 […]
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 […]
GM to also produce surgical masks to support frontline healthcare professionals Bothell, Wash. – Ventec Life Systems announced today General Motors will build VOCSN critical care ventilators at GM’s Kokomo, Indiana manufacturing facility with FDA-cleared ventilators scheduled to ship as soon as next month. This effort is in addition to Ventec taking aggressive steps to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Water Based Diamond Honing Coolant Now Available From Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DON’T WAIT! Only a Few Spots Remain for Metal Shaping Class!
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 […]
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 […]
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