Here are some awesome Nitro Funny Car photos from back in June, 2024. These shots were taken at the 2024 NHRA Virginia Nationals with a Panasonic Lumix GH5 using a 100-300mm lens (M4/3), and additionally a Samsung S22 Ultra. Read the Motor Speed News full event recap...
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Camaro Pro Mod Drag Car Sets 5400 HP Dyno Record
by Will Long | Mar 4, 2025
An immensely powerful Camaro set the dyno record for a hub dyno with a 5395 wheel horsepower pull! This feat was completed on a Fuel Tech hub dyno with a sick ProLine Hemi build. I expect this sleek orange hotrod to put down some impressive times and top speeds...
Highlights From Truck Fest 2023, The Largest Truck Show In The Rockies
by Will Long | Nov 22, 2023
Truck Fest 2023 kicked off on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 and the event was almost rained out. But then the weather subsided and left contestants and attendees in an overcast and slightly windy environment. The thing is, the overcast vibes and lighting made for some great...
Hot Rod History: Exploring American Car Culture
by Will Long | Aug 25, 2023
What Are Hot Rods? Hot rods are an iconic symbol of American automotive culture. They represent speed, style, and individuality. Customizing cars and hot rodding has a rich history that we can explore dating back to the 1930s. Hot rods are typically vintage cars...
How Is Horsepower Calculated?
by Will Long | Feb 1, 2019
Almost everybody has heard the term horsepower and most people generally understand what it means, but how is horsepower calculated exactly? We dive into the details in this post and cover a bit of history at the same time. When answering the question, how...