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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
At RPM MAGAZINE we are committed to being part of prevention rather than spread of the Coronavirus. This crisis, in some way, will have an affect on everything from our work and family lives, to the food we eat and, of course, what we do as a hobby. It will impact our industry manufacturers and […]
03-25-20 – You may have noticed that RPM MAG has been working hard these past few months to completely revamp our website www.rpmmag.com to be more interactive and include more of the news and interactive content you told us you wanted. SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS…. Enhancements include several new easy-to-use interactive features that can […]
Due to California state regulations during the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic the office of ProMedia Publishing & Events, parent company of the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Cars Nationals has gone to a work-from-home status for the foreseeable future to keep our office staff safe. Despite the office closure, the NMRA/NMCA staff remains operational, but will […]
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 […]
Dear Customers, CP-Carrillo is taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously and we have been monitoring and managing this crisis internally and externally. Our goal is to keep our employees and families protected the best we can as that will enable us to provide our customers with uninterrupted services. During this time, we have put many […]
Thirty years from now car enthusiasts will look back and call these days we live in the second golden age of muscle cars. For the first time since the early ’70s, despite the push from the petroleum haters for electric cars, we have a great selection of powerful new vehicles. Every native US car maker […]
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 […]
Hot Shot’s Secret wrapped Pro Mod S-10 poised to break even more records in 2020 Hot Shot’s Secret is pleased to announce the title sponsorship of Firepunk Diesel’s Save the Racks Chevy S-10 and unveils an all new Hot Shot’s Secret branded design for the world’s fastest diesel door slammer. The world record holder built […]
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 […]
RaceQuip has added lots of new items within the last 12 months. Here is the Chevron Jackets & Pants page from our 2020 New Products Brochure. This brochure is available in our online Box storage for your use. It can be found in the “Marketing Materials” folder at this link: https://racequipcom.box.com/s/j24phtqfwotg3ktie53z Read Features and Tech […]
ProMedia Events and Publishing, parent company of the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, in association with Atlanta Dragway’s parent company NHRA, have decided to postpone the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals in response to growing restrictions on group gatherings and travel due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Effective today the NHRA has suspended all […]
At this time, we are suspending all NHRA drag racing for thirty days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. We intend at this time to resume the […]
In support of the directive of Governor Gretchen Whitmer to isolate and contain the spread of novel Coronavirus Covid-19, the Automotive Hall of Fame will close to the public March 16th through April 5th. All our public and educational programming is cancelled through the end of April. We are busy rescheduling all activities for […]
How many people first learned to drive in an old VW Bug? Myself, I remember coming home from school to hop in a ‘69 Bug that sat at my grandfather’s shop. I must have put 100 miles on that thing and taught myself how to drive a stick in it. It almost broke my heart to see […]
To car enthusiasts in the United Kingdom, the United States is well known as “the land of milk and honey”. First, because of the relatively low cost of building a hot rod, but even more so because of the availability of the donor cars and trucks themselves. What we sometimes take for granted, others can […]
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, […]
Holley is pleased to announce the launch of a new brand for 2020 – HyperKinetic wheels stemmed from a need for a wheel line that focuses on delivering affordable, quality products without sacrificing good looks. Available in both small GM and Ford/Mopar patterns, these 17″ Magnum wheels are the perfect upgrade for your next project! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Merkel and German auto industry seek ways to restart factories
Chancellor Angela Merkel and German auto industry executives are studying how and when to restart the country’s sprawling factory network amid concerns that some cash-poor suppliers may not survive the damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The bosses of Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler held a crisis call with Merkel on Wednesday, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Thursday. Carmakers […]
It won’t be ‘business as usual for quite a while,’ Unifor says of auto industry
Unifor President Jerry Dias said he anticipates assembly plants coming back online will do so initially as one-shift operations whenever it is determined that they can safely re-open. “Even if they open up, it’s not going to be business as usual for quite a while,” Dias said. “They’ll ease into it based off of parts […]
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 […]
COVID-19 and the auto industry: All the plant shutdowns due to coronavirus
Automakers across the US and Europe have all declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit’s Big Three. Many have extended shutdowns further. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, automakers are taking extreme measures in the form of plant closures to halt the spread of COVID-19, which the coronavirus causes. The situation remains fluid as more […]
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