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I recently read an article written by Ian Wright entitled “7 Racing Series More Interesting Than Formula One”. One of the racing series he listed was ChumpCar Racing and upon reading the description I realized that ChumpCar Racing and LeMons have a lot in common. However, they do have their differences and I’ll try to outline them the best I can… LeMons Is More Silly Not only is artistic expression with your race car allowed with LeMons, it’s encouraged. You, as the racing driver, and your pit crew, are also welcome to dress up for the occasion.

I am 100% sure that no matter what I say in this post, there will be people in the comments defending the standard transmission like it’s their only child. They’ll say things like “they’re cheaper”, “they give you more direct control over the powertrain”, “they’re more fun” and so on and so forth. However, I think many car enthusiasts have overhyped the manual transmission.

One: Second Cars Exist More than likely, your first car won’t be your only car you will ever own. Promotions and new jobs can mean more money for a better car than you already have . Also, part of the automotive passion is having something that you’re working towards. If you get your dream car for your first car, then that can kill your ambition. You already have you dream car, so why strive for something greater? Two: Chances Are High You’ll Stuff Your Car During Your First Few Years On The Road

The 426 Hemi equipped Plymouth Barracuda is one of the most famous and sought after classic American cars ever built. However, if you were buying the car mainly because of the engine, it would be helpful to know that the Plymouth Barracuda wasn’t the only car to have a 426 Hemi dropped into it’s engine bay. Here are are all the American cars that had the option of a factory installed 426 Hemi V8… 1966-1970 Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Belvedere 1966-1971 Plymouth Satellite 1966-1971 Dodge Charger

I recently asked the Everyday Driver podcast a question on their Facebook page. The question was, “Why do you think that millennials aren’t as interested in American cars as their parents and grandparents were back when they were young?” They did answer my question on their most recent podcast, but not the way I wanted them to. I wanted them to talk about why they thought that American cars specifically aren’t as popular with today’s youth in the USA compared to 40 years ago. Instead, they just talked about why today’s youth aren’t interested in cars in general.

Sometimes it feels like Japanese and American car culture couldn’t be more different. However, these two camps have more in common than you might think… One: Gentleman’s Agreement I’ll just let my man Christopher Smith talk about this one, he made a good post about the subject… Two: They Have A Significant Modifying Scene

For those of you who are unaware, I’ve been conducting some personality surveys recently targeted at certain audiences; those audiences are muscle fans, JDM fans and European car fans. First off, let me talk about what from what I’ve seen what petrol heads here have in common.

Being a part of the muscle car community is pretty cool for the most part, but sometimes there are things about it that get under my skin. Here they are… One: Muscle Car Rice

I’ve made a similar post to this in the past, I’ll put a link to it later on in the post. Now let’s get to the nitty gritty… Forget watching billionare jerks talk about which 7 figure hunk of carbon fiber is the best, cheap car challenges are where it’s at. Here’s why watching a BMW that’s on it’s last legs duke it out is better than watching a Porsche 918 Spyder drift around a pristine racetrack. One: It’s Relatable

While the car community can be inviting and friendly, it can also be rather polarizing. There are a lot of de facto rules as to what you can and can’t do when it comes to car modifying. Engine swapping cars such as a Porsche 911 or a Mazda RX-7 is considered taboo and donk culture isn’t widely accepted. Should car enthusiasts have free reign as to how they modify their cars or should there be guidelines as to what you should and shouldn’t do? I’ll take both sides of the argument for free reign of car modifying… Live And Let Live

One: Both Manual And Automatic Gearbox Trucks Are Common Chances are that if you are looking for a classic car for cheap with a manual gearbox, it’s going to be a pickup truck. Manual Mustangs and Camaros by comparison will run more of a premium and be hard to find. You can also find plenty of automatic gearbox trucks out there as well if that’s what suits your fancy. Two: They’re Quite Common And Cheap

It’s often an inclination for petrolheads to go for the top model of cars, whether it’s a Porsche 911 or a Subaru Impreza. However, it’s beneficial to take a step back and look at really whether the king of the hill car is really worth it. Here are some situations where I would pick the middle man over the top dog… One: Ford Mustang

More often than not, car enthusiasts prefer to drive on roads that have frequent changes in directions, why is that? I will delve into why I think that petrolheads like corners… Normal people like roads that are straight, fast and efficient. There’s a big reason why superhighways cut straight through mountains instead of winding up them.

This post is in response to Ian Wright’s guide to car modifying. He covered a lot of bases, but engine performance wasn’t really one of them. So I decided I would do that, because an engine is arguably the most significant/important part of a car. One: Engine Rebuild Difficulty: Hard Cost: Moderate

I’m sure a lot of you love manual transmissions more than most things in life. Most of you couldn’t even imagine owning a fun car that doesn’t have a clutch pedal. However, I’ve discovered that in my current situation, getting a project car with an automatic transmission may not be so bad after all. I’ll skip over the obvious benefits and talk about some of the hidden ones… Closer Gear Ratios Than A Manual 4 Speed Truck Transmission

Since the writing of the article, David has resurrected it and has driven it as far as Salt Lake City from Los Angeles. The car also has a new Gear Vendors overdrive for better highway cruising.

Here are some words straight from Hot Rod magazine about Project X…

This car has been a part of Hot Rod magazine since 1993. The reason it’s called the Crusher Camaro is because Hot Rod saved it from the car crusher. Because of a car scrap program in California, it was being scrapped for about $1500 for smog reasons. Hot Rod wouldn’t have that so they bought it before it could meet an early demise.

When I say normal daily driver, I mean something like a Toyota Camry, not a Dodge Viper ACR. Many of you may be thinking “Why would I even think of buying a boring car like a Toyota Camry as a daily driver. Is this guy even a car enthusiast?” Believe it or not, there are possible benefits and legitimate reasons to pick something more “boring” and less unique over that Japanese roadster your in love with. One: Taking One For The Team