Suzuki To Restore Original GSX-R750 At Motorcycle Live
As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the iconic range of sportsbikes, which will also see a display of some of the classic GSX-Rs from over the years, Suzuki will be stripping the bike down and rebuilding it with refurbished and new components, restoring the machine to its former glory as the original race replica and the bike that set the precedent for every sportsbike since.
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible
While the famous Monterey Car Week is typically associated with multimillion-dollar purebred European sports cars and antique luxury automobiles, Mecum Auctions recently brought a game changer this year in the form of multimillion-dollar muscle – the king of American muscle cars, a rare 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible. The Executive Demonstrator of its designer, John Herlitz, the Hemi Cuda Convertible was one of the highlights at Mecum’s annual Daytime Auction on August 13-15.
World’s Biggest Old Car Show Set For Hershey, PA
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) and the Hershey Region AACA are ready to welcome collector-car enthusiasts from all over the world to Hershey, Pa., for the club’s Eastern Division Fall Meet. This event is the world’s largest antique car show. It takes place from Oct. 7-10th.
Singer Janis Joplin’s Porsche To Be Auctioned
She sang, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes-Benz,” but legendary pop star Janis Joplin drove psychedelic 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Cabriolet. This December, the car will be the star attraction at RM Sotheby’s exclusive Driven by Disruption sale in New York City.
Ride Shotgun In A Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ultra4 Buggy
Experience off-road racing like you have never before! Strap in to Shannon Campbell’s Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ultra4 buggy and go for a high speed ride around Glen Helen Raceway.
Kurt Busch Crew Chief Tony Gibson Is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’
Tony Gibson, crew chief for Kurt Busch and the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS, won the MOOG Steering and Suspension brand’s “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Busch finished third in Sunday’s myAFibRisk400.com 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Ill. Gibson’s win, coming in the opening round of the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup, moves him into a six-way tie for third place in the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings.
SKF Offers #21DaysofBlaney Promotion
SKF has launched a social media promotion featuring Ryan Blaney and the #21 SKF Ford Fusion. The promotion offers 21 days of daily quizzes and activities that reward participants with prizes ranging from racing t-shirts to Ryan Blaney autographed merchandise leading up to Manufacturing Day on October 2.
Ride Of The Week: 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV
Few cars are as desirable as Pontiac’s Ram Air IV models. Like the L88 Corvette engine, the Ram Air IV was not for the faint of heart. Indeed, with the siren call of bigger-inch 455 CI models in 1970, one might wonder why the Ram Air IV remained available. It was really there for the hardcore enthusiast who intended to make a buck or two on the track Sunday afternoon or after dark on the boulevard nearby.
Ford’s 2016 Focus RS Is Its Fastest Hatchback Yet
Ford Motor Company’s all-new Focus RS will sprint from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds – making the high-performance hatchback the fastest-accelerating RS model yet. Focus RS – powered by a specially engineered version of Ford’s new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine producing projected 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque – will reach a top speed of 165 mph.
Today’s Lesson – Don’t Punch Someone’s Lamborghini
After being told not to lay on the hood of an unspecified 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo, Michael Clearwater of West Seattle, WA, now faces felony charges after doing $20,000 worth of damage to the car.
Red Kap Welcomes Troy Ladd To The Craftsmen Series
Red Kap has selected L.A. Roadsters 2012 Builder of the Year Troy Ladd as the third custom car icon to be added to the growing stable of Red Kap Craftsmen. Ladd owns Hollywood Hot Rods in Burbank, California. He has been designing, building and restoring custom hot rods out of his shop for more than a decade.
High School Autoshops Competing For Your Vote
Want to see what the most talented high school auto shop classes can do with a $3,000 used car? You’ve come to the right place.
