Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

We bought an old Bridgeport mill. The next step? Make it operational in our home shop.

How to renovate a new-to-you milling machine We bought this old Bridgeport mill. Now to make it operational in our home shop.

We put a 034Motorsport tune in our Mk7 Volkswagen GTI. Was it worth it? Let’s put it on the dyno to find out.

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: A rare version of the Ford's cult classic, the SVT Contour? This example from the final model year is billed as one of just 207 to be painted Tropic Green. More here: https://buff.ly/4ex5s7b

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: Competitive track cars don't have to be complicated. A straightforward approach, like the one used to create this 600-horsepower Camaro, can also yield impressive results.

#FastFriday: Camaro SS with more power, more grip, more downforce Competitive track cars don't have to be complicated. A straightforward approach, like the one used to create this 600-horsepower Camaro, can also yield impressive results.

Wiring a car doesn’t have to be a daunting project. You–yes, even you–can wire a car from scratch. https://buff.ly/47GSgKU

📷 Carl Heideman

How to wire a car from scratch Wiring a car from scratch doesn’t have to be a daunting project.

What possesses someone to track a bone-stock Chrysler PT Cruiser. Or a Dodge Durango. Or a vintage Dodge Challenger. Are Mopar people just different? https://buff.ly/4d94ehv

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Mopar racers: Are they just built different? What possesses someone to track a bone-stock Chrysler PT Cruiser. Or a Dodge Durango. Or a vintage Dodge Challenger. Are Mopar people just different?

Tuesday, September 24, at around 6:00 a.m. Eastern, the GRM site will be down for a few minutes as we prepare to move to a bigger server.

New and improved: Upsized GRM website server coming soon

: Currently set up to compete in PCA Club Racing's GTB1 class, this Cayman features a freshly built engine plus several spare parts–including wheels, tires and body panels. More info here: https://buff.ly/3Xw245x

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Nine Lives Racing needs photos of your Nine Lives Racing-equipped race-winning cars.

Hey, y'all. I'm building the media for the new express wing kits, and I need you—well, you with a wang and trophy. If you can, drop your race-winning pictures below. i need pics of wangs with trophies.....
Bonus points if your smiling face is in there too.

: Back in 2006, we tested to see if a Mini Cooper–even if it's not supercharged–could make horsepower gains with a few simple mods.

#TBT: Simple mods to get more power out of an R50 Mini Cooper Even if it’s not supercharged, the Mini Cooper can easily make some nice horsepower gains with simple mods that you can perform at home.

Looking for more speed? When was the last time you checked on your fuel injectors, asks GoSunoco?

Are tired, old fuel injectors robbing performance? Looking for more speed? When was the last time you checked on your fuel injectors?

We're competing in Lucky Dog Racing League’s Southern Dawg Delight at Carolina Motorsports Park this weekend (September 21-22). Be sure to stop by and say hello if you're in the area–just look for the GRM feather flag in the paddock area.

This weekend: Come see us race Lucky Dog Racing League at CMP We're competing in Lucky Dog Racing League’s Southern Dawg Delight at Carolina Motorsports Park this weekend. Be sure to stop by and say hello if you're in the area.

What do some Honda employees do after they clock out? They work on and race the cars they helped build. https://buff.ly/3XNEKBD

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What happens after work at Honda? Some go race–and win What do some Honda employees do after they clock out? They work on and race the cars they helped build.

Steve Luca overcame transmission overheating issues to win overall at Gridlife Chicagoland, round 5 for the NATA Championship Presented by Grassroots Motorsports. https://buff.ly/3B7h1nc

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NATA Round 5: Steve Luca’s Shelby GT500 wins at Gridlife Chicagoland Steve Luca overcame transmission overheating issues to win overall at Gridlife Chicagoland, round 5 for the NATA Championship Presented by Grassroots Motorsports.

How many lap records do you think will be beaten at this year's Sports Car Club of America Time Trials Nationals?

Track records could be demolished at this year's Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals Powered by Hagerty, and these drivers might be the ones to do it. https://timetrials.scca.com/articles/2018867-could-these-drivers-break-records-at-the-24-time-trials-nationals

The F8X BMW provides a great platform for a dual-duty car. Learn more about what you need to know about this era of M3 and M4–including how to make them even faster. https://buff.ly/3B6VBqi

📷 BMW

F8X BMW: All you need to know to go fast with one The F8X BMW provides a great platform for a dual-duty car. Learn more about what you need to know about this era of M3 and M4.

Hoosier Racing Tire has introduced a new entrant to the 200tw tire market, the TrackAttack Pro. More info here: https://buff.ly/4e4r6jx

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Will you finish this crazy project? A GRM forum user is offering up his unique Volvo P1800/Mazda Miata hybrid project for free.

You Need This: A Volvo P1800/Miata mash-up, free to a good home Can you finish this crazy project? A GRM forum user is offering up his unique Volvo P1800/Mazda Miata hybrid project for free.

Intercity Lines, Inc. offers a behind-the-scenes look at transporting Steve McQueen's last new car purchase—a 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera—and the only steel-bodied Porsche 356 America Roadster from the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Shipping Steve McQueen's 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo & a 1/1 356 America Roadster | The Petersen Museum When it comes to shipping legendary vehicles like Steve McQueen's last purchased car—a 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera—and a 1/1 Porsche 356 America Roadster,...

The Grand Tour: One for the Road may be the last time we see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May together. However, their adventures will live on. What are some of your favorite moments from Top Gear or The Grand Tour? https://buff.ly/3XwR4Vs

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Clarkson, Hammond and May: What were your favorite moments? The Grand Tour: One for the Road may be the last time we see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May together. However, their adventures will live on.

To get a baseline of our BMW 435i's engine's health, we changed all the fluids and sent oil samples out to Blackstone Labs for analysis.

Is the engine in our BMW 435i healthy? What oil analysis can tell us To get a baseline of our BMW 435i's engine's health, we not only changed all the fluids but also sent oil samples out to Blackstone Labs for analysis.

Road racing a pickup truck? Meet Red-X, a radical Chevrolet C1500.

Red-X: How to turn a pickup into a sporty track "car"

September 21: Sponsored in part by Backroads of Appalachia, the Mountain Heritage Festival Auto Show has something for everyone.

It's almost that time! We have a ton of vendors/crafts/businesses coming out to set up, multiple food trucks all selling different types of food. A ton of activities for the kids! Bicycle show, for kids and adults, there will be an award for best bicycle. Face painting, hot wheels racing, carnival type games, the Mayking Fire Department will be there giving out fire hats and school supplies, come check out a real fire truck!
CKYMA is coming out with almost 20 mustangs, and I hope to see every local car in the area there!
There will be over 5 different awards given out, multiple raffle giveaways and more.
We still have a couple spots open for crafts/vendors if you are interested. Working on music now is the last piece!
Thank you for everyone who has offered their support, help, and volunteer time for the show.
Letcher County Tourism
City of Whitesburg

Broken parts usually mean game-over for most race cars, but that wasn't the case for the Nissan R90CK during qualifying at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1990. https://buff.ly/4ers74U

📷 Nissan

Video: When your race car breaks–and goes even faster Video: When your race car breaks–and goes even faster

Which 200tw tire has the optimal balance of performance and street manners, Kenda Vezda UHP Max KR20A, Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 or Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02? We compare all three to find out. https://buff.ly/4e3VTgh

📷 Anna Overman

Tire test: Kenda Vezda UHP Max KR20A Which tire has the optimal balance of performance and street manners, Kenda Vezda UHP Max KR20A, Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 or Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02?

Did you know that some of the fresh asphalt at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta contains recycled Michelin tires?

Ford wants to break the 7-minute mark at the Nürburgring with the Mustang GTD. If successful, the GTD would join the likes of the Ferrari 488 Pista, Porsche Cayman GT4 RS and Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro. https://buff.ly/4eniPH0

📷 Ford

Ford Mustang GTD: 815 horsepower–more per liter than a 911 GTS RS Ford wants to break the Nürburgring 7-minute mark with the Mustang GTD. 815 horsepower and a top speed of 202 mph is just scratching the surface.

Brakes should both correct speed and balance the chassis. The brakes on our MR2 Turbo did virtually none of that, so it was time for a change–a big brake change.

Can bigger brakes make an older car perform like a modern machine?

This tube-frame Oldsmobile Cutlass–originally built wearing Camaro bodywork–has racing history in Trans-Am as well as the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. Asking price is listed at $40,000. More info here: https://buff.ly/3XHW2Ag