For Steve Zahn, that nightmare was a high school reality. Braving the elements of his home state of Minnesota, the amazingly talented actor of now 40 feature films like Sahara, Joy Ride, National Security, That Thing You Do and Saving Silverman, once piloted a Chevette as daily transportation. He recalls hating driving that car to school and having to pass those lucky guys…
Its one thing to own a real “COPO” car (central office Production order) and it’s yet another to be the original owner of such a car today! Arizona’s Kevin DeWitte is one such guy, as he purchased this white ’69 427-cid Camaro brand-new back in 1969, and today it’s part of the DeWitte household, and in much the exact same condition as when he first picked it up at the Berger Chevy dealership,…
What are the greatest differences between performance enthusiasts when you first started back in 1962 and today?
Electronics have changed everything. Today, with government regulations it is more difficult to create performance cars. People have higher expectations. In the ’60s everyone wanted speed, but now they want speed with a/c, stereos, reliability and performance, all at a low price. Car enthusiasts like packages that match everything up. They want someone…
Is there a place for crate engines in racing?
To answer our own question: Yes, there is a place for crate engines in racing. But like the engines themselves, it’s very limited.
Crate engines – specifically, the pre-packaged and assembled engines available in a variety of low-horsepower options from General Motors – are viable only as an alternative to race engines in the same division.
ARCA, which sanctions both touring and weekly racing, has had success with that approach. “Crate engines are…
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