This is not pro racing. There is no television contract, few spectators, no autograph signing and minimal glory. The expenses are typically low enough that you don’t need sponsors to fund it–just three or four buddies who all want to split the costs and wrench, drive and compete together in the same car. Team Up First Photography … Read more
[GRM+ members read this article first. Subscribe and gain access to more exclusive content for only $3/month.] Questions about fender rolling, downsizing tires, wheel spacers or even what separates a racing wheel from a street wheel? Lucky for you, we have answers. Quick Tips for Using a Fender Roller Most metal cars have a fairly aggressive lip inside the fender opening that stiffens the panel and provides support … Read more
Making power isn’t about silver bullets—it’s about putting together a system that works efficiently. While trick parts and the right amount of money can really help build power, there are also free or nearly free ways to pick up power no matter what’s under the hood. These tips can help just about every kind of enthusiast. … Read more
Over the years, Carl Heideman and his crew have taught hundreds of people to weld at his hands-on workshops at Eclectic Motorworks. We asked him to share with us his recommended best practices for executing clean, perfect welds every time. The welds in this story were performed by 15-year-old Jack Heideman. We’ve seen the good, the … Read more
For something boasting nearly 700 horsepower, the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona’s press rollout seemed fairly subdued. No smoke machine, no Night Ranger-grade lasers. One of the first comments out of the mouth of Dodge Brand CEO Matt McAlear: Approach the Charger Daytona “as a muscle car first and an EV second.” Okay, Matt, you’re on. Indeed, the new … Read more
Hypercar levels of performance but without the hyper cost of ownership? That’s pretty much what Fields Auto Works had in mind in creating its new Scioto Coupe. The raw numbers: about 1800 pounds and, even in base trim, more than 500 horsepower. Building on the success of the Cardinal Coupe–retro looks paired with a modern 2.3-liter … Read more
[Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the April 2006 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.] Our roads are a wasteland of construction zones, lawsuits and lackluster drivers—and that’s just what we encounter on the way to work in the morning. So while the cars of today are safer than ever before, it’s still a concrete jungle out there. The Theory … Read more
Your brakes are the most powerful speed-changing devices available. Regardless of how much power you make, even the most mediocre brake system can convert speed into heat quicker than your powerplant can turn fuel into speed. Upgrading your brakes represents a highly effective way to make your car perform better. The results? Faster laps and more fun. … Read more
[Editor’s Note: We initially ran this story in the November 2017 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.] An engine won’t last long without some sort of air supply. And for a cross-pollinated engine swap project like our Miata-powered MGB, the solution isn’t going to come from the catalog. Until this point in the build, we’ve stayed pretty true to one self-imposed … Read more
[GRM+ members read this article first. Subscribe and gain access to more exclusive content for only $3/month.] Whenever we publish a story on data acquisition, we fill it with catchy language like “Data acquisition is more accessible and affordable than ever!” And it’s true. But that proclamation doesn’t really help someone who’s never used data acquisition before, or someone who’s dabbled but is still working to … Read more