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May 16, 2025
THE AUTO BUILDER
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NOPI Georgia 2026 Proved the Revival Is Real
The NOPI Regionals NDRA and NOPI Drift event at South Georgia Motorsports Park didn’t just meet expectations — it reinforced exactly why the name still carries weight in the automotive world. What started as a revival effort in 2025 came back stronger this year, with bigger crowds, deeper competition fields, and a noticeably elevated energy across every corner of the venue.
SHOP PROJECT
When you attend a Mustang & Shelby event, especially one the magnitude of the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, it can become kind of a mind-boggling process to pick a “favorite” Mustang among the more than 750 entries. Nonetheless, it’s an assignment we relish. And at the 2006 RMMR, there were plenty of outstanding Mustangs and Shelbys to choose from.
AT LONG LAST
It is very apparent that when Frank Mauro wants something, he has the patience to wait for it. Take this ‘38 Chevy pickup, for example. Mauro had seen it in a storage yard for many years, but couldn’t convince the owner to sell it to him. It seems that the previous owner had a handle on patience himself, as the truck had actually been sitting for 25 years.
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Product Spotlight: Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack
Kill the Noise. Tighten the Feel. Level-up the Build.
If your ride still sounds like a tin can at speed, it’s time to get serious. Dynamat Xtreme isn’t a luxury add-on — it’s a foundational upgrade for builders who want their cars to feel tight, solid, and finished. This is the same material trusted in high-end customs, competition cars, and OE applications for one simple reason: it works.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photos Courtesy of Dynamat®
Why You Need Dynamat Xtreme in Your Build
The Xtreme Bulk Pak gives you 36 square feet of proven vibration control — enough coverage to attack the floors, doors, roof, trunk, firewall, and anywhere else sheetmetal likes to sing the wrong tune. Road noise, exhaust drone, panel buzz — gone. What’s left is a quieter cabin, sharper audio, and a vehicle that feels engineered instead of improvised.
Why Builders Swear by It
This isn’t foam. It’s not insulation fluff. Dynamat Xtreme is a high-performance butyl vibration damper designed to stop resonance at the source by turning unwanted vibration into low-level heat. Translation? Less noise, more control, and a ride that feels expensive.
- 36 sq ft of coverage across nine oversized sheets — perfect for full interiors and serious projects
- Peel-and-stick aluminum-backed design that molds easily to complex shapes and contours
- Thin, aggressive damping performance without packing on unnecessary weight
- Heat-resistant, durable construction built to last as long as the rest of your build
What You’ll Notice First
Doors shut with authority. Panels feel dead-solid. Your stereo suddenly sounds like it got a free upgrade. Long drives get quieter. Short drives get smoother. It’s the kind of change you feel immediately — and miss instantly if it’s not there.
Bottom line: If you care about craftsmanship, comfort, and refinement, Dynamat Xtreme isn’t optional. It’s one of those upgrades that separates a car that looks good from one that feels right.
Upgrade Your Ride Today
🔥 Ready to shut down road noise and make your car feel rock-solid? Don’t wait — grab your Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pak now and turn your build into a masterpiece of sound, feel, and control. Click here to buy today!
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