Archive for August, 2008

indianapolis motor speedway

Some what of a flat race track by American standards but heavily banked by Europeans, indianapolis motor speedway is a 2.5 mile rectangular oval track. The race course hasn’t changed since its original construction and also incorporates a 2.6 mile grand prix road course and a 2.6 mile motorcycle road course as part of its [...]

collector car insurance

Whether it is a Sunday drive, flying or transporting your classic car by trailer to a show it is very important that your collector car insurance is in order. It is a wise idea that any owner of antique, classic or vintage cars take the time each year to review his/hers insurance policy.  Insurance providers will normally [...]

ferrari enzo

The ferrari enzo is a 12 cylinder mid engine super sports production car.  The car is named after the company’s founder Enzo Ferrari and boast a design style known as Berlinetta.  The enzo makes use of Formula One technology, like a carbon fibre body, sequential transmission shift, carbon ceramic brakes and active aerodynamics just to [...]

infineon raceway

Previously known as Sears Point Raceway and now infineon raceway, it is a multi race complex consisting of a 2.52 mile road course and drag strip.  This year Infineon Raceway is celebrating its 40th year in racing and its 1,600 acre facility serves as the gateway not only to racing on the west coast but also [...]

gonzo sprintcar mufflers

Finding a retailer of gonzo sprintcar mufflers is a difficult task but if you are flexible there are many high quality alternatives for your racing needs. Flowmaster is one the brands that has excelled in its development of race muffler technology, which has led to the development of the Delta Force Race Line.  This has earned [...]

kansas speedway

Being one of the youngest race tracks in the series, kansas speedway was completed and ran its first races in 2001.  Its inaugural opening was celebrated by running two races: the ARCA RE/MAX Series and the then Nascar Winston West Series events.  Kansas Motor Speedway is a D-shaped oval that is 1.5 miles in distance [...]

mopar intake casting numbers

Here are the mopar intake casting numbers from 1959 thru 1974. When reading the information below, scan left to right for each of these catagories: casting number, engine bbl, year and any remarks.
LA Engine Intake Manifold Casting Numbers   
Casting Number  Engine-bbl      Year       Remarks
2465726                  273-4           1965 
2536636                  273-4           1966 
2536536                  273-4           1966-67  
2536771                  273-4           1966-67  Calif. Emissions
2531915                  340-4           [...]

kentucky speedway

It open to the public in 2000 and with its 1.5 mile Tri-oval track, richmond kentucky speedway is host too Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series races.  Located near the city of Sparta, Kentucky Speedway also showcases IRL IndyCar Series and IndyPro Series races to a fan capacity of 66,000 in the stands.
 

low rider muralist

Call it lowrider arte or low ridermurals there is no mistaking the creativity and precision that a low rider muralist exhibits in these custom paint jobs. These types of custom lowrider paint jobs will usually incorporate multiple colors applied in thin layers, pearl and metal oxide flake, metal leaf, clear coat, intricate script or airbrushed murals, pinstripes, flames [...]

2001 grand marquis car club

Looking for a 2001 grand marquis car club or just any car club celebrating the design and performance of a Mercury Grand Marquis? Well, from our research we have not been able to find an established group of car enthusiasts coming together to celebrate all the automotive ingenuity, which is the grand marquis.
That’s disappointing to [...]