Month: July 2008

The Chevrolet Corvette racing team knew its cars were good enough to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, yet “we basically got spanked by Ferrari F550s on Michelin tires,” driver Ron Fellows recalls of the outcome of …

As the investigation continues into the tragic accident that took the life of driver Scott Kalitta, NHRA announced today that beginning at the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Denver, Colorado, both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes will race to 1,000 feet instead of the traditional 1,320 feet or …

From the aircraft-inspired “P-32” hot rod to a tricked-out Cadillac, auto builder Chip Fooose has become an driving force in automotive design.

So you’re looking for a fender for a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette? These days, locating parts for decades-old vehicles is easier.

Chip Ganassi pulled the plug on the #40 Cup team. He says they ran out of sponsorship. With Dario running 41st in the point standings the decision apparently wasn’t too difficult. It was announced

Posted Chevy Cars on Saturday, July 5th, 2008. GM to Speed Decision on Mini Car GM to Speed Decision on Mini Car General Motors said it is giving a higher priority to deciding whether it will bring the …

I read something this morning that troubled me greatly.  It seems that the U.S. Army is all for Mark Martin moving away from the #8 Chevrolet next season due to his age.  They evidently want Aric Almirola in the car full-time because, at 24, he more “fits their demographic.”

With his first victory of the season at New Hampshire Kurt Busch is ready to return to the track he’s run the strongest on this season. Granted, his Loudon win was more due to pit strategy than having the best car, but any cup victory can be capitalized on. There …

Call him the Milli Vanilli of NASCAR, because not only did Kurt Busch win a race that he did not deserve to win, the drivers who were in control of the majority of the race were left doing the only thing that they could do; blaming the rain. If …

Engine built by: Mike Thompson Racing Engines out of Naples, FL. No one has commented on this ride yet.