OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
May 30, 2024
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THE AUTO BUILDER
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’80s FLASHBACK
Everyone is talking about old-school-this and old-school-that, but we here at The Auto Builder don’t really care about old school, true school or new school. What we do care about is bringing our readers the best damn cars from around the world. Whether we are featuring drift, show, street or drag cars, one thing is certain: we will bring you the best cars that are out there. And sometimes the best is simple and to the point, as if you built the whole car in your garage.
CHECKING AND CONTAINING FLUIDS
Fluids are the lifeblood of the vehicle. We need to contain those fluids yet still be able to monitor the fluid levels. Our older readers can remember the days before aftermarket flexible dipsticks or silicone caulk were available. The only option in those days was to use an OEM dipstick and dipstick tube. If you needed to shorten the tube, a hacksaw was the tool of choice. If you cut 4 inches off the tube, you then cut 4 inches off the dipstick and ground a couple of notches in the side of the dipstick to note “full” and “add.” Gaskets could be sealed with Permatex, but they had to be used as there was no such option of placing a bead of silicone caulk on the mating surface and assembling the parts.
Best Of Show
When Hot Import Nights strolls into Seattle, typically two cars end up battling it out for Best of Show honors. Earlier in the year, Kelly Williams, one of the two competitors, took home the Best of Show honors when HIN first rolled into town. His Civic has been cleaning house for several years up in the Northwest and there hasn’t been a Honda to touch what he has built. Until Dara Sordano showed up and surprised them all— including Williams.
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Dancing on Asphalt
The Artistry and Adrenaline of Drifting at Holley LS West Fest 2024
Author
Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen
Holley LS West Fest 2024: A Haven for Automotive Enthusiasts
The Holley LS West Fest 2024 is a haven for automotive enthusiasts, where the asphalt becomes a stage for the most electrifying display of drifting mastery you’ve ever seen.
The Art of Drifting
Drifting, that high-octane symphony born from the streets of Japan, is a dynamic motorsport where drivers intentionally oversteer their cars, sending them into controlled slides through corners.
The Drift Challenge: Adrenaline Rush and Precision Ballet
The Drift Challenge is a spectacle that’s part adrenaline rush, part precision ballet. These drivers aren’t just racers, they’re artists, wielding their cars like brushes on a canvas, deliberately throwing them sideways through tight corners at breakneck speeds, the smoke from their tires painting the landscape with a vivid display of raw power and skill.
More Than Speed: Finesse and Style
But here’s the twist: it’s not just about speed; it’s about finesse, style, and the sheer audacity to defy gravity. It’s a primal urge, a seductive dance of controlled chaos, as these modern-day cowboys push the limits of traction and teeter on the edge of disaster.
The LS Engine: King of the Wild West
And in this wild west of automotive mayhem, the LS engine reigns supreme, its power and torque unleashing a symphony of tire-shredding, sideways action that’s as exhilarating as it is unpredictable.
A Showdown of Epic Proportions
As the engines roar and the tires screech, the crowd is spellbound, caught in the intoxicating frenzy of drifting euphoria. It’s a showdown of epic proportions, a clash of titans on a stage set for pure, unadulterated automotive bliss.
A Spectacle to Rival Hollywood
And when the smoke finally clears and the dust settles, one thing is crystal clear: the drifting competition at the Holley LS West Fest 2024 isn’t just a race; it’s a spectacle that rivals the drama of any Hollywood blockbuster.
FINAL RESULTS
ARTICLE SOURCES
Holley LS Fest West
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
