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Video: The Crazy Rocketman and his Pulsejet Go-Kart

Posted on August 12, 2022 by MCG

Now this is different: a go-kart propelled by a custom-built pulsejet engine. See the Beast in action here. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Crazy Rocketman, Pulsejet engine, Robert Maddox

Video: Building the Ultimate Ford Flathead V8

Posted on July 21, 2022 by MCG

This engine program combined the classic architecture of the Ford Flathead V8 with the latest parts and technology the performance industry has to offer. Let’s check out the results.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Kieth Dorton

Death on the Florida Sands: The 1928-29 White Triplex

Posted on July 11, 2022 by MCG

The most poorly conceived race car in the history of the world land speed record might well be the unfortunate White Triplex of 1928-29. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged James J. White, Lee Bible, Ray Keech, White Triplex

The Allison-Powered Monsters of Jim Lytle

Posted on July 9, 2022 by MCG

The hot rodding scene of the 1960s was wild, but there was nothing wilder than Jim Lytle’s astounding machines, all of them powered by giant Allison aircraft engines. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Alsetta, Big Al, Jim Lytle, Quad Al

Video: Mario Andretti Wins the 1969 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 26, 2022 by MCG

Relive Mario Andretti’s surpising victory in the Indy 500 in this original 1969 Ford color film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1969 Indianapolis 500, Brawner Hawk, Mario Andretti

Video: How to Drive an 11,000-Horsepower Top Fuel Dragster

Posted on April 20, 2022 by MCG

What’s it like to drive a 330-mph Top Fueler? The job is a lot more complicated than we may imagine. Here’s professional wheel man Clay Millican to give us a lesson. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Clay Millican, NHRA Top Fuel

Video: A 3D Deep Dive into the 2022 NASCAR Next-Gen Race Car

Posted on April 2, 2022 by MCG

Courtesy of an excellent 3D digital animation, here’s the best look yet into the technical hardware of the 2022 NASCAR Next-Gen Cup racer. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, NASCAR Cup

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