2017 KOH Race Recap With Jason Scherer
Taking the Ultra4 Championship in 2016, as well as coming in 2nd at King of The Hammers, Jason Scherer added a second seat to The Gavel to make room for his old co-driver, Jason Berger in hopes to nab...
View Article2017 KOH Race Recap With Erik Miller
Hoping to back up his win at last year's King of The Hammers, Erik Miller came to the lakebed with a fresh new version of his race-winning vehicle and had a pretty successful day. Listen to Erik tell...
View Article2017 KOH Race Recap With Bailey Campbell
Her third time racing King of The Hammers, and following up a 5th place finish last year, Bailey Campbell was on a mission as she and co-driver, Terry Madden, left the line at King of The Hammers 2017....
View ArticleKymera: A Cummins-Powered Colorado Unlike Anything Else
Grabbing your attention in the fast-paced “what’s next” society is especially challenging. It’s something companies big and small battle with. Creativity is king in the automotive aftermarket, because...
View ArticleWhat Is VANkulture?
If you've ever attended either of the Wekfest events or any local import car show, chances are you've come across what is known as "VANkulture." Once you see the unmistakable "VK" logo, it's safe to...
View ArticleMore Traction and Action at the 2017 Superstition Run
Soaking wet isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions the Southern California desert. Thanks to truckloads of downpours, however, conditions at the 2017 Superstition Run (put on by...
View ArticleMad Mike's MAD Life [Interview + World Video Release]
From Formula Drift to pulling crazy stunts like #ConquertheCape, Mad Mike always leaves us wishing we could hop in his suitcase and follow along to all the cool stuff he does. Red Bull did that for us,...
View ArticleWhat Makes a $200K Land Rover Worth It?
Remember that car or truck you loved as a kid? The one you saw the rich people on the other side of town driving? You wanted one so badly that you and your brother were, for lack of a better word,...
View ArticleTake 5: This Savage Scat Is Where It's At
One of the most envied, drool-worthy, heart-eyes-inducing muscle cars has got to be the SRT Hellcat. Yeah, we all want one, but that doesn't mean we're all going to get one. For those who want to opt...
View ArticleDon't Stop Believing: One Ranger’s Incredible Journey
When it comes to a truck with nine lives, none may be a better example than Jody Treadway’s 1999 Ford Ranger. Purchased a little over three years ago in a semi-built but slightly rough condition, it...
View ArticleI Got a Porsche! Sort Of
I was in grade school when I first laid my eyes on a Porsche 911 poster. I spent half of everything I had with me to buy that poster (I only had a dollar), and that was when I first started my love...
View ArticleWhy I Race on Nittos: Ultra4 Edition
To win the toughest one-day off-road race on Earth, it takes a combination of a lot of skill, a little luck and really good equipment. This means that Ultra4 racers — no matter how skilled — wouldn't...
View Article2017 Florida Truck Fest: Burnouts, Tug O’ War and Drag Racing
What’s better than visiting western Florida in the dead of winter? How about watching trucks hook bumper-to-bumper, blast down the dragstrip, and send their rear tires up in smoke — all in sunny,...
View ArticleSurprises Abound in Legendary Surprise Canyon
I first heard about Surprise Canyon from Ultra4 racer Eric “Mustard Dog” Anderson when we were discussing Johnson Valley land use issues a few years ago. The fight for Surprise Canyon was one of the...
View Article2017 Leadfoot Festival: Homecoming King
Following a successful season in the Formula D World Championship, and a few weeks ahead of his own Summer Bash event at the Hampton Downs circuit, Kiwi driver “Mad Mike” Whiddett keeps a diary so full...
View ArticleTop 10 Must-Haves for Expedition Gear Junkies
Nature is the only true escape from the hectic hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, which helps explain the growing popularity of off-road and expedition vehicle enthusiasts. Luckily for us, the...
View ArticleHow Audi Is Changing the Future of Automotive Manufacturing
Whether you like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. While some have their concerns, the rise of the machines is not all bad, not all "Terminator 2" territory; it's hard to argue...
View ArticleBuilt Like an Anvil: How to Piece Together an Indestructible Duramax
It’s no secret that the Cummins is the power plant of choice in the diesel performance realm. But anytime serious horsepower is being made in this segment, you can bet the Chevy guys are in on it, too....
View ArticleOld Habits Die Hard at Nostalgic 2 Days
Nostalgic 2 Days is — you guessed it — a two-day event at Pacific Yokohama Convention Center. If you are a fan of Japanese classic cars, then you've probably heard of the event's host, Nostalgic Hero...
View ArticleCars 3: The Next Generation Returns to Racing
We all loved the first "Cars" movie as we followed along with Lighting McQueen's pursuit of the Piston Cup ("You did what in the cup?"); and we all cringed as we watched Mater become an international...
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