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ELECTRIFYING PONY

CURE FOR A CLUNKER
If you are towing your rig with a ’99-’06 General Motors truck, or a Chevy or GMC vehicle, there’s a good chance you have experienced a strange clunking noise when making slow turns. The clunking noise seems to originate from within the steering column, and some owners can actually feel a small vibration in conjunction with the clunking. If you have encountered this problem, it’s not your imagination, as there appears to be a unique conundrum associated with Chevy and GMC pickups, and their corresponding SUVs.

SECOND TIME’S A CHARM
Longtime classic truck enthusiast Mark Coleman has built countless classic cars and trucks over the years, including a trio of early Mustangs, a ’56 F-100 Ford panel truck and a ’55 Ford SuperCab, which have graced these very pages. When it came time to build another truck, Coleman took a long, hard look in his own backyard and decided that his old ’53 F-100 would be the prime candidate.

Revving Up Nostalgia
Every year, automobile enthusiasts and vintage car aficionados gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for the highly anticipated NSRA Street Rod Nationals. This event is a celebration of automotive craftsmanship, where classic car owners and builders from around the nation come together to showcase their meticulously restored and customized street rods. The show offers a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation, as attendees are treated to a mesmerizing display of vintage vehicles, creative modifications, and impressive engineering.
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Conquering Curves & Cones
The High-Octane Action of the Holley LS Fest West Track X Challenge
Author
Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen
Alright, folks, let’s take a deep dive into the wild world of the Holley LS Fest West 2024. One of the hottest segments of the event? You guessed it – the Track X challenge. Now, buckle up, ’cause we’re about to take you on a ride through twists, turns, and everything in between.
Picture this: the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a hotbed of horsepower and adrenaline. The Track X challenge unfolded on a 2.4-mile stretch of asphalt, with 12 turns just waiting to test the skills of drivers from all walks of life. But hold onto your hats, ’cause it ain’t just about making it through those corners unscathed.
Oh no, we’re throwing in some extra spice with cones, chicanes, and slaloms. It’s like navigating a minefield at Mach 1, with every move crucial to staying ahead of the pack. And let me tell you, staying ahead ain’t easy when you’ve got the best of the best gunning for that top spot.
From seasoned pros to newcomers looking to make a name for themselves, the Track X challenge drew in a crowd that was hungry for speed and ready to put it all on the line. The air was thick with the smell of burning rubber and the sound of engines roaring, as drivers pushed themselves and their machines to the limit.
In the end, it was a battle of skill, determination, and pure guts. But through it all, one thing remained clear: the Track X challenge was a test of true grit, and those who dared to take it on left with a story to tell and a thirst for more. So here’s to the Holley LS Fest West 2024 – may the Track X challenge live on in the hearts of racers everywhere.
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Holley LS Fest West
Las Vegas Motor Speedway





