2017 Ultra4 RCV Badlands Brawl Recap [Gallery]
The 2017 Ultra4 RCV Badlands Brawl had drivers climbing up rocks, navigating through the forest and of course, blasting through mud in Attica, Indiana. Although the course differed greatly from the...
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10 Rumors About the 2018 JL We Hope Are True
According to industry insiders, we’re just a few months away from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL unveil. Closing the chapter on the 2007 to 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK, the JL is one of the most anticipated Jeeps...
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1:1 Scale: A Life-Size McLaren Built from LEGO
Building a car out of LEGOs is something just about all of us can relate to, and in recent years the brand has released a number of highly detailed kits based on real vehicles from around the world. So...
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Anatomy of a Super Stock Diesel Truck
Back by popular demand, it’s time to shed some light on the heaviest hitters in diesel motorsports: The Super Stock pullers. With Frankenstein fuel systems, 150 psi of boost and 3,000 horsepower on...
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Exploring Unmarked Trails in Alabama Hills
During my last trip to the Alabama Hills in the Eastern Sierra, I could not believe how crowded it was in the Movie Flats area just outside of Lone Pine, California. Hundreds of people were camping...
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Magic in La Sarthe: Toyota Crushes the Track Record [Video]
Whether you follow FIA racing and the Le Mans 24 Hours or not, racing fans of all sorts can appreciate the factors that combine to create a magical motorsports moment. Beyond the excitement of watching...
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Unsung Heroes of Grip: Nitto Tire Presents NMCA Hotchkis Autocross 2017
Autocross is the Rodney Dangerfield of racing — it gets no respect. It has neither the big-dollar sponsor or team involvement of professional sports car racing, nor the death-defying speeds of MotoGP,...
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Joel Gonzales' Unconventional Chevy C-10
In the automotive world, we all dream of cars we hope to have some day. For some, it's supercars and foreign whips. For others, it's bad-to-the-bone American muscle cars (either modern or classic) and...
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Wheel More, Worry Less: Dynatrac ProRock 44 Review
When the Jeep Wrangler JK was launched in 2007, it came with a slew of exciting and radical changes. One of those changes came to the drivetrain with Next Generation Dana 44 axles. These axle...
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Truck Norris: Possibly the Most 'Merica Thing on 4 Wheels
When it comes to rugged and badass American icons, Chuck Norris is definitely one of the names that comes to mind. Chuck became a household name as an impressive Martial Artist and hero of the Old West...
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Jeeps of Hazzard: A JK to Go Postal Over
Every project vehicle has its own set of challenges. For Hazzard Fab Worx in Spokane, Washington, its latest build presented a unique set of hurtles on an otherwise common build. While placing 1-ton...
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After Hours Touge With Mad Mike at Ebisu [Video]
After a tough weekend at Formula D Japan Round 2 at Ebisu's West Course, Mad Mike needed to release some steam. Legendary drifter and owner of Ebisu, Mr. Kumakubo, suggested a trip through to the...
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Anatomy of a Pro Stock Diesel Truck
Building on our “Anatomy of” theme, this installment sheds some light on the ultra-competitive Pro Stock class in diesel truck pulling. Unlike the multi-turbo, fiberglass body Super Stock category, in...
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Double Trouble: #BroStangs Team Up to Conquer Formula Drift
With the 2017 Formula Drift season entering its final stretch, we caught up with Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Chelsea DeNofa to talk about their season so far; it’s the first they’ve been teamed together as...
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D1 Grand Prix: Round 3 at Tsukuba Circuit
It's rainy season in Japan, so it was no surprise to see a few dark clouds looming overhead that day. Fortunately, the weather stayed clear, allowing the drivers to do what they do best: Lay down lots...
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Anatomy of a Limited Pro Stock Truck
Last, but not least, in our “Anatomy of” series is the Limited Pro Stock class within diesel truck pulling. With even more restrictions placed on them than what the Pro Stock trucks face, the Limited...
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5 Things You Probably Never Expected From the Vanderhall Venice
A few years ago, Vanderhall Motor Works launched its brand with the carbon fiber three-wheeler, the Laguna. Now the Utah-based company returns with the aluminum-framed Venice. With a base price of...
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Aaron Kaufman's Road to Restoration
If you’re a gearhead, chances are the line “a friend sent me a Craigslist ad” sparks more than a couple stories in your mind. This particular ad had Aaron Kaufman jumping on a plane to NorCal to...
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New England's Finest at Boston Cars & Coffee
Boston: a city synonymous with our founding fathers, tea party, world class education and world champion sports teams. Its weather and rough roads don’t make it an ideal place for car enthusiasts, but...
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10 Common 4x4 Builder Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
The biggest difference between a mall crawler and dedicated off-road rig isn’t in how it looks, but more typically, how it’s built. It’s all in the details. Understanding the difference between a “lift...
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