Articles by Dragonsys
This gorgeous 1977 Camaro restomod makes one wonder why the second-gen hasn’t caught fire like its predecessor.
The second-generation Chevy Camaro has long lived somewhat in the shadows of its predecessor, which is quite common in the world of automobiles. However, most of us around these parts...
What’s happening to drag racing? Drag strips are closing everywhere. To wit: Phoenix, Arizona’s last drag strip, Palm Beach, Atlanta, and Memphis. And this is on the heels of closing the iconic Englishtown in New Jersey in 2018, as well as more regional tracks like Sallisaw Outlaw Drag Strip in...
Yes, we still long for a return to the Firebird Trans Am’s glory days.
Every few years, we hear rumblings about the return of the Pontiac Firebird. And sadly, they often are just rumors. And while a new and very cool custom built Trans Am Firebird is indeed being released, it isn’t from General...
Today’s muscle car scene is dominated by the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro. But four decades ago, one car – and one film – captured the public’s imagination. And our deputy editor has been driving it.
Were you aware that Smokey and the Bandit was a secret guilty...
One of the big problems I see with racers is that many of them think that because they spend a lot of time procrastinating about their sponsorship plans it is OK to go hunting for sponsorship for the next year near the end of the current year. Most businesses are working on plans for 2015 well...
Just recently I had a meeting with a racer who was seeking sponsorship and had questions. He arrived dressed in shorts, his favorite racing T-shirt, and flip-flops. He had not shaved in a few days, and his fingernails had enough dirt under them that he could have grown vegetation. He carried...
The reasons many racers are unsuccessful in finding sponsorship support is that they never start looking or they are ill prepared for the adventure. And looking for sponsorship-serious financial support-is an adventure with many downs and only some ups.
Unfortunately, a majority of racers would...
Last month we took an in depth look at how one goes about securing a money paying sponsor for your race team. Hopefully you were able to take that article and turn it into some real dollars for the season. Now that you have the sponsor, the real work begins.
Hopefully you have a...
Sponsorship Is Out There But It Takes Effort To Find It
Editor’s Note: Ernie Saxton has been involved in sponsorship marketing for more than 40 years. He has presented seminars on the subject throughout the U.S. and Canada. His newsletter, Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News, is now in its...
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There are two kinds of street/strip cars—street cars that occasionally see the dragstrip, and drag cars that that occasionally see the street. Both cars need tires, but can that really be the same tire? We set out to break them down and give you the skinny on fat tires. We talk with some of the...
They may seem identical but there are a few key aspects that make all-wheel drive a much more appealing prospect
The sheer amount of acronyms that litter the car world can be a little overwhelming, but some of them are so embedded into car culture that they need no explanation. Two such...
The short answer is no, aftermarket parts will not void your warranty.
Your vehicle warranty cannot be voided, only claims denied; however, the dealer must prove the part caused the issue in order to deny the claim.
If you have questions you can always look up the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act...