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Race Report: Redemption 7 No Prep, Texas Motorplex
The new and highly anticipated format for the Redemption No Prep Series, presented by Scoggin Dickey Raceshop & Parts Center, kicked off at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas on May 26th. After...
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1978 HOT ROD Magazine “Street Machine of the Year” For Sale Right Now
Buy a piece of HOT ROD history, as well as an attention getter, blown mid-engine freak show, and bonafide Street Machine of the Year recipient. This mid-engine Olds 442 had it all in 1978, and it’s on...
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Evolution of the Race Engine
We’re still racing the same V-8s (except the Compact and Mod4 classes) topped with carburetors that have been around for decades. Of course, that doesn’t mean our engines are the same. Stock-car racing...
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This Weekend’s Winners (June 5)
Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions June 2 – Lernerville Speedway – Logan Wagner picked up his first ever ASCoC win by holding off Danny Holtgraver. June 3 – Mercer Raceway Park – Chad Kemenah...
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Patrick Utt Recounts His Time with Circle Track
As part of our 35th Anniversary celebration, we checked in with former CT Publisher Patrick Utt to discuss his days with the magazine. Circle Track: What years did you work as Publisher of Circle Track...
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Turn Back Tuesday: Mickey Thompson’s Titanium Pinto Funny Car
One of the most unique Funny Cars from a period when they were becoming more homogenized, the M/T Pinto Funny Car was powered by a blown Ford Boss 429 Shotgun motor, in a titanium Woody Gilmore chassis...
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How To Build a Motorized Drift Trike
Drift trikes aren’t new, they were called Big Wheels or Green Machines in the 1970s and featured mechanical tricks you might recognize on modern drift cars like “stick shift” brake handles and absurd...
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Meet John Force, Courtney Force, and Robert Hight at HOT ROD Power Tour!
16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force will be at HOT ROD Power Tour 2017 along with teammates Robert Hight, and Courtney Force! The John Force Racing teammates will be on stage June 15 at Lucas...
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How To Build A Safer Car
Tips From The Experts Everyone in the business of race car safety will tell you that there is no such thing as a completely safe race car. Race cars are designed to go as fast as possible within the...
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This Casual Rich Guy is Liquidating a Serious Car Collection
Too much work. Of all the reasons we’ve seen, bogus or otherwise, to sell a car, this has to be the most honest. This Craigslist ad offers the mother lode of awesome Mopars along with several off-brand...
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Rob Fisher Remembers His Days at Circle Track
As part of our 35th Anniversary celebration, we checked in with former CT Publisher Rob Fisher to discuss his days with the magazine. Circle Track: What years did you work as Publisher of Circle Track...
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1934 Deluxe Roadster is Better Than Original
Solid. Mike Griffith’s ’34 Deluxe Roadster is remarkable in many ways. Its condition is remarkable: Most of the sheetmetal is original and rust-free, and those few parts that have been replaced are...
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Shane McAlary returns to Street Outlaws in a new Vega
Return of the Blackbird Vega There was never a moment’s thought that Street Outlaw Shane McAlary would not come back. And there was never any doubt that his return would be behind the wheel of another...
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Simon Harris is Road Tripping a 1970 Camaro Across America
Simon Harris had a dream of one day seeing all of America in his favorite car, a 1970 Camaro. So with his wife Lisa Lee’s blessing, he sought out and purchased a needy ’70, and took over their small,...
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The Vacuum Gauge is Your Friend: Tuning a 1964 Chevelle’s Driveability...
The 350 Crate Engine in Carl Arentz’s 1964 Chevelle Has Severe Driveability Issues. We’re Gonna Fix It. The Combo Northridge, California’s Carl Arentz wanted a reliable basic daily driver, but his 1964...
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So, You Want to Buy a Race Track?
Do you know someone who is always telling you how much better they could run a race track? Are you that person? Maybe you just want your own playground? Well, you’re in luck! Concord Speedway in North...
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Amazing 1970 Chevelle SS396 Barn Find Sells at the Russo and Steele Auction
Every January, thousands of car enthusiasts in the market for a collector car bombard Scottsdale, Arizona, for the world’s largest auction arena. Whether you are looking to become a consignor, bidder,...
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Best Tips for Breaking in a New Camshaft
Whether it’s for your high performance street engine or race car, the first few minutes of operation will determine the long-term survival of your flat-tappet camshaft. More aggressive lobe designs,...
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A 1934 Chevy Street Rod’s Full-Circle Journey
Doug Olson drove his 1955 Chevy Bel Air two-door hardtop for 11 years. He says he loved it, but in his heart he always wanted “a true early hot rod.” “I looked at several cars but none that I really...
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See All of Last Year’s Long Haulers Before HOT ROD POWER TOUR 2017 Kicks Off
We’re literally counting down the minutes until the 2017 HOT ROD Power Tour presented by Chevrolet Performance and Driven by Continental Tire kicks off. Last year was awesome. We met a street-legal...
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