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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Truck Norris HEMI Camshaft from Brian Tooley Racing
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Truck Norris HEMI Camshaft from Brian Tooley Racing

Every once in a while a part drops that isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a movement. That’s BTR’s Truck Norris

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Truck Norris HEMI Camshaft from Brian Tooley Racing

Every once in a while a part drops that isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a movement. That’s BTR’s Truck Norris HEMI Camshaft — the martial-arts master of Gen III HEMI valvetrain violence. If the name sounds

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Truck Norris HEMI Camshaft from Brian Tooley Racing
Gary Sinise Brings Star Power and Patriotic Spirit to Triple Crown of Rodding 2025
Gary Sinise Brings Star Power and Patriotic Spirit to Triple Crown of Rodding 2025

The Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 wasn’t just the biggest hot rod event in the nation — on Saturday, September

Gary Sinise Brings Star Power and Patriotic Spirit to Triple Crown of Rodding 2025

The Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 wasn’t just the biggest hot rod event in the nation — on Saturday, September 6, it became a rally of American pride at the Nashville Superspeedway. Actor, advocate, and

Gary Sinise Brings Star Power and Patriotic Spirit to Triple Crown of Rodding 2025
Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding
Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding delivered a jaw-dropping lineup of cars, and the Celebrity Pick Awards

Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding delivered a jaw-dropping lineup of cars, and the Celebrity Pick Awards highlighted the rides that captured the eyes of legends. Hand-picked by icons like Chip Foose, Corky

Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding
The Crown Jewels: Meet the Top 6 Winners of the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding
The Crown Jewels: Meet the Top 6 Winners of the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

When it comes to prestige in the custom car and truck world, nothing shines brighter than the Triple

The Crown Jewels: Meet the Top 6 Winners of the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

When it comes to prestige in the custom car and truck world, nothing shines brighter than the Triple Crown of Rodding. With over 50 state-of-the-art billet-machined aluminum and show-chrome-plated trophies

The Crown Jewels: Meet the Top 6 Winners of the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding
2004 NOPI Nationals Atlanta: Storming the Nats Car Show
2004 NOPI Nationals Atlanta: Storming the Nats Car Show

The NOPI Nationals needs no introduction. Like Michael Jackson or The Rolling Stones, it doesn’t require

2004 NOPI Nationals Atlanta: Storming the Nats Car Show

The NOPI Nationals needs no introduction. Like Michael Jackson or The Rolling Stones, it doesn’t require an opening to get the crowd warmed up. Basically, they could cut out all of the fat and get right

2004 NOPI Nationals Atlanta: Storming the Nats Car Show
NOPI LIVE 2003
NOPI LIVE 2003

NOPI, NOPI, NOPI ... that was all I heard in August. Everyone I spoke to was getting ready for the NOPI

NOPI LIVE 2003

NOPI, NOPI, NOPI ... that was all I heard in August. Everyone I spoke to was getting ready for the NOPI Nationals in Atlanta. Whether I was talking to a manufacturer, builder or enthusiast, I got the same

NOPI LIVE 2003
Chris Raschke Legacy Scholarship: Fueling the Next Generation of Builders and Racers
Chris Raschke Legacy Scholarship: Fueling the Next Generation of Builders and Racers

Chris wasn’t just a driver or ARP ambassador—he was a mentor, a connector, and a lifer in motorsports.

Chris Raschke Legacy Scholarship: Fueling the Next Generation of Builders and Racers

Chris wasn’t just a driver or ARP ambassador—he was a mentor, a connector, and a lifer in motorsports. From racing ATCs and sprint cars to building engines and guiding builders at ARP, he left his mark

Chris Raschke Legacy Scholarship: Fueling the Next Generation of Builders and Racers
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SUBTLE STANDOUT

From the low-key approach applied to this ’55 Chevy, it’s obvious that Jack and Gail Jenkins’ reasons for building it were based around applied craftsmanship, when you take into account the subtle style it displays. While the bodywork and paint are flawless, there’s little sign of the modifications beneath it,

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ROAD-STIR

For the most part, street rodding is viewed as part of our American heritage, every bit as much as the blues and jazz, hot dogs and apple pie. It incorporates many of the traits we Yanks are known for,
combining ingenuity and individuality, plus a large dose of style

Read More »

BOSS LADY

Michelle Holstien of Moreno Valley, California, grew up with a passion for cars. She took auto shop in high school for two years, and her dad, Bruce, helped her build a ’72 Ford Econoline van and a ’62 Econoline pickup.
But she really had her heart set on a

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New-Age ‘Cuda

Upon approach, it stirs the heart much like the sight of an old friend, with the flowing contours that recall memories of great times and fast, simple cars—before we knew much about automotive computers, CDs or the true meaning of lateral acceleration and G-force. Like a favorite teddy bear from

Read More »

AMERICAN RACING TORQ-THRUST

Undoubtedly, the most significant and influential hot rod component in recent history is the American Racing five-spoke Torq-Thrust wheel. It has been the most-copied wheel ever, as American Racing continues to fight off design infringements. In its many legitimate variations, it has—in many ways—influenced the whole of the aftermarket automotive

Read More »

FINALLY, A JON MOSS SPECIAL EDITION

Over the years, Jon Moss has been one of the few staunch supporters of the Chevy Bow Tie image, even when there wasn’t much to get excited about. Here’s a guy who took it upon himself to argue the fact that a company such as Chevrolet, which built its considerable

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SPLIT-LINER

Ronnie Staples has been enjoying custom cars for more than five decades, which not only dates him but also makes him somewhat of a well-versed enthusiast who knows what he wants in a modern super rod.

Read More »

SUBTLE STANDOUT

From the low-key approach applied to this ’55 Chevy, it’s obvious that Jack and Gail Jenkins’ reasons for building it were based around applied craftsmanship, when you take into account the subtle style it displays. While the bodywork and paint are flawless, there’s little sign of the modifications beneath it,

Read More »

ROAD-STIR

For the most part, street rodding is viewed as part of our American heritage, every bit as much as the blues and jazz, hot dogs and apple pie. It incorporates many of the traits we Yanks are known for,
combining ingenuity and individuality, plus a large dose of style

Read More »

BOSS LADY

Michelle Holstien of Moreno Valley, California, grew up with a passion for cars. She took auto shop in high school for two years, and her dad, Bruce, helped her build a ’72 Ford Econoline van and a ’62 Econoline pickup.
But she really had her heart set on a

Read More »

New-Age ‘Cuda

Upon approach, it stirs the heart much like the sight of an old friend, with the flowing contours that recall memories of great times and fast, simple cars—before we knew much about automotive computers, CDs or the true meaning of lateral acceleration and G-force. Like a favorite teddy bear from

Read More »

AMERICAN RACING TORQ-THRUST

Undoubtedly, the most significant and influential hot rod component in recent history is the American Racing five-spoke Torq-Thrust wheel. It has been the most-copied wheel ever, as American Racing continues to fight off design infringements. In its many legitimate variations, it has—in many ways—influenced the whole of the aftermarket automotive

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 1994-2007 Ford PSD DIESELSITE 40-Row Transmission Cooler

When you’re pushing the limits of your 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel—whether you’re running big power or hauling heavy—you’re playing a high-stakes game with your transmission. Heat is your enemy, and stock transmission coolers simply weren’t designed for the kind of loads serious truck owners demand. That’s where DIESELSITE steps

Read More »

FINALLY, A JON MOSS SPECIAL EDITION

Over the years, Jon Moss has been one of the few staunch supporters of the Chevy Bow Tie image, even when there wasn’t much to get excited about. Here’s a guy who took it upon himself to argue the fact that a company such as Chevrolet, which built its considerable

Read More »

SPLIT-LINER

Ronnie Staples has been enjoying custom cars for more than five decades, which not only dates him but also makes him somewhat of a well-versed enthusiast who knows what he wants in a modern super rod.

Read More »

SUBTLE STANDOUT

From the low-key approach applied to this ’55 Chevy, it’s obvious that Jack and Gail Jenkins’ reasons for building it were based around applied craftsmanship, when you take into account the subtle style it displays. While the bodywork and paint are flawless, there’s little sign of the modifications beneath it,

Read More »

ROAD-STIR

For the most part, street rodding is viewed as part of our American heritage, every bit as much as the blues and jazz, hot dogs and apple pie. It incorporates many of the traits we Yanks are known for,
combining ingenuity and individuality, plus a large dose of style

Read More »

BOSS LADY

Michelle Holstien of Moreno Valley, California, grew up with a passion for cars. She took auto shop in high school for two years, and her dad, Bruce, helped her build a ’72 Ford Econoline van and a ’62 Econoline pickup.
But she really had her heart set on a

Read More »

New-Age ‘Cuda

Upon approach, it stirs the heart much like the sight of an old friend, with the flowing contours that recall memories of great times and fast, simple cars—before we knew much about automotive computers, CDs or the true meaning of lateral acceleration and G-force. Like a favorite teddy bear from

Read More »

AMERICAN RACING TORQ-THRUST

Undoubtedly, the most significant and influential hot rod component in recent history is the American Racing five-spoke Torq-Thrust wheel. It has been the most-copied wheel ever, as American Racing continues to fight off design infringements. In its many legitimate variations, it has—in many ways—influenced the whole of the aftermarket automotive

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 1994-2007 Ford PSD DIESELSITE 40-Row Transmission Cooler

When you’re pushing the limits of your 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel—whether you’re running big power or hauling heavy—you’re playing a high-stakes game with your transmission. Heat is your enemy, and stock transmission coolers simply weren’t designed for the kind of loads serious truck owners demand. That’s where DIESELSITE steps

Read More »

FINALLY, A JON MOSS SPECIAL EDITION

Over the years, Jon Moss has been one of the few staunch supporters of the Chevy Bow Tie image, even when there wasn’t much to get excited about. Here’s a guy who took it upon himself to argue the fact that a company such as Chevrolet, which built its considerable

Read More »

SPLIT-LINER

Ronnie Staples has been enjoying custom cars for more than five decades, which not only dates him but also makes him somewhat of a well-versed enthusiast who knows what he wants in a modern super rod.

Read More »
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