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NMCA Hosts Mickey Thompson Radial Rampage Program at Select Events

by Steve Baur - January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals presented by E3 Spark Plugs and Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels are proud to create a unique Radial-based program that includes the Street Outlaw category at three national events—Atlanta Dragway, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, and Route 66 Raceway—and a special Radial Rampage shootout

Historic Hot Rod—Billy Glidden’s beloved black Mustang is back in action

by Mary Lendzion - January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Written by Mary Lendzion Photography and Video by Kevin DiOssi, Steve Baur, and Dr. Rudy Rouweyha Whether it was a weekday, weeknight, or weekend, Billy Glidden could be found helping his father, Bob Glidden, work on his race cars throughout his childhood. He doesn’t remember having many days off, but he does

The Story Behind the First 9-Second ’20 GT500

by Steve Baur - January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Written by Evan J. Smith Photography by the Author Mustang fans have their answer. In its first track outing, Evolution Performance and its Iconic Silver 2020 GT500 clocked a 9.939 at 140.43 mph at Bradenton Motorsports Park during a public test and tune session, and they’ve really just scratched the surface of

Mickey Thompson Debuts New 27-inch S/R Front Tire Sizes

by Mike Galimi - October 31, 2019October 31, 2019

Mickey Thompson SR Front Runner in 15-inch up to 20-inch Sizes

Drivers of custom street and high-horsepower strip machines have another chance to go skinny with the latest 27-inch sizing option added to Mickey Thompson Tire & Wheels’ Sportsman S/R front radial tire line. Available in 2020, the new 27x7.00R20LT size joins the popular 27X6.00R15LT, 27X8.00R15LT, 27X6.00R17LT and 27X8.00R17LT 27-Inch tall skinny

Peeled Banana—JPC Racing’s Famous S197 Goes Naturally Aspirated and renamed Peeled Evil

by Mike Galimi - October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

One of the most iconic late-model Mustangs is the 2011 Mustang GT that belongs to JPC Racing’s Justin Burcham. It was the first 10-second Coyote-powered drag car back when you couldn’t even crack into the ECU. Burcham eventually pushed it into the 8s, and ultimately ran 6.90 at 203 mph

Customized Cobra Jet—While Many Racers Opt To Build Their Own Cobra Jet Clone, EB Customs’ Eric Bardekoff Went Way Beyond What Ford Performance Offered

by Steve Baur - October 11, 2019

Written By Steve Baur Photography by Kevin DiOssi From Mopar to Mustang and ‘Cuda to Cobra Jet, EB Custom Works’ Eric Bardekoff takes a hands-on approach whether it’s with fabrication or racing. You can see it in the Barracuda that he and his father, Jeff, built and race in NHRA Super Stock

Terry “Beefcake” Reeves Wins McLeod by Raybestos 10R80 Shootout

by Mike Galimi - October 10, 2019

The 2019 Nitto Tire NMRA World Finals + Holley Ford Fest featured a new shootout and it was geared towards Ford’s latest transmission, the 10R80. With backing from McLeod by Raybestos, the NMRA sanctioning body went looking for the quickest 10R80 competitors. Answering the call was Team Beefcake Racing’s Terry

Multi-Time Champion Frank Varela is Stepping Up to Street Outlaw

by Ainsley Jacobs - September 18, 2019September 17, 2019

The closer you get to the finish line, the more exciting things get and such is the case for multi-time NMRA champion Frank Varela of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as he draws closer to completion on his new NMRA/NMCA VP Racing Fuels/Mickey Thompson Street Outlaw entry. Varela, who has been a staple

The Friends and Family Plan—Sharing time and resources keeps this Edelbrock Xtreme Street dark horse on track and in the Winner’s Circle

by Steve Baur - September 4, 2019September 5, 2019

Written By Steve Baur Photography by Kevin DiOssi For Shepherdsville, Kentucky’s Tim Knieriem, cars and the engines that power them have been a large part of his life. He grew up in the family’s engine–building business and has been racing with family and friends on track for over 20 years. “My grandpa started

American Muscle Abounds At NMCA Norwalk

by Steve Baur - August 25, 2019August 26, 2019

Written by Mary Lendzion Photography by the FSC Staff The weather was wonderful and the competition was compelling at the 18th Annual NMCA All-American Nationals presented by Whipple Superchargers, Aug. 22-25 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. “It was an absolutely gorgeous weekend to showcase some of the fastest cars in North America,