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Last weekend, the hot rodders known as the Texas Speed Syndicate invited as many massively modified street cars as they could muster to a face-off on an airstrip for the ceremonial title of King of the Street. Everything from Lamborghini Gallardos to Toyota Supras, Dodge Vipers, Chevy Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Ams made an appearance, and simply getting on the tarmac usually required a minimum of 650 hp from multiple turbos  … More
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is gearing up once again to break from its traditional one-on-one format for the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 13-15, at zMAX Dragway. Robert Hight (LEFT), who claimed his third consecutive Funny Car victory of the season at Las Vegas last weekend, is looking forward to the change-up provided by Charlotte’s unique event.
“There’s just more going on in your head,†related Hight. “It’s kind of cool because  … More