Getting a barn-kept vehicle back on the road is a difficult task if it's been neglected for too long. And it's usually the rust and the stuck engine that cause most problems. Things can get easier ...

The streets of suburban southwest Los Angeles County, in the years following the end of World War II, posed an increasing danger to all who used them, according to accident statistics cited in press ...

Pace cars were a big deal in the golden muscle car era. Not only because they set the pace at iconic races like the Indy 500 but also because many of them morphed into limited-edition production ...

In December 1972, the infamous Lions Drag Strip in Long Beach, California, closed forever with its Last Drag Race festivities. It's estimated that 25,000 people attended that Saturday night to send ...

Complaints about engine noise drove the hot rods away from Lions Drag Strip in Long Beach and the San Fernando Raceway. Police also began cracking down on illegal street racing taking place near the ...

Rick Lorenzen had such a good time growing up as a hot rodder in Southern California that he re-created it all in a museum. Lorenzen passed away June 16 at 82, but the Lions Automobilia Foundation and ...

It’s time to head back to the drag strip to watch as a pair of classic muscle machines battles it out for straight-line supremacy. Taking to the lanes this time is a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS, which is ...

We’re headed back to the drag strip for another classic GM matchup, this time featuring a 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28 lining up alongside a 1965 Pontiac GTO for some close heads-up racing. Once again coming ...

Local drag strips have been the crucible of car culture, fostering a unique blend of competition, innovation, and community. These tracks have provided a safe environment for enthusiasts to test their ...