Ford unveils two new factory-built racers

Those who lament the passing of the “good ol’ days” of factory involvement in high performance should be taking note of the things going on in the industry during the past few years, particularly in Dearborn. Ford Motor Company has a long and storied history of racing involvement, but some of the programs to emerge […]

Lingenfelter Camaro makes an 8.99 pass at 159 MPH

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering stuck a toe into the 8s with an LS-9 powered 2010 Camaro SS (on 12-inch slicks and with a two-stage nitrous system) at Maryland International Raceway recently. The Camaro’s quickest run was 8.997 seconds at 158.80 MPH. Lingenfelter says the car is putting out 1,243hp and 1,328-lbs.ft. of torque at the wheels, […]

Bruce Larson’s Dragonsnake on the Market

Bruce Larson’s Dragonsnake Cobra – CSX 2093 – will be available for purchase once again. When last we saw it, Mecum Auctions had it at their annual Kissimmee, Florida, event held in late January. This was back in 2007, and it sold for a whopping $1,417,500 (which included a 5 percent buyer’s premium) – it […]