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HOT ROD Power Tour 2025: Freaks, Oddballs, and One-Offs Gallery

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025: Freaks, Oddballs, and One-Offs Gallery

Check Out This Dynamic Duo of Fox Body Fords—OK, One Is a Mercury!

Check Out This Dynamic Duo of Fox Body Fords—OK, One Is a Mercury!

Jesse Kiser | Jun 24, 2025

Horsepower Heaven: A Gallery of Hot Rods on Display at HPX 2025 in Charlotte

Horsepower Heaven: A Gallery of Hot Rods on Display at HPX 2025 in Charlotte

KJ Jones | Jun 27, 2025

Roadkill Nights Returns to the Street! Ticket and More Event Info Inside

Roadkill Nights Returns to the Street! Ticket and More Event Info Inside

Mike Galimi | Jun 25, 2025

More Top Stories

In a sea of choices, FiTech’s line of Ultimate Rebel LS EFI systems for GM’s cathedral-port Gen III V-8 is flexible and comprehensive.

LS Fuel Injection Made Easy: FiTech Has Everything in One Sweet Price

Johnny Hunkins | Jun 27, 2025

We take you back to the moment in time in 1982 when one man changed the look and feel of hot rodding with a now legendary car.

Pro Street Icon: Rick Dobbertin’s Blown Twin-Turbo 454ci LS7 1965 Chevy Nova SS Is Overkill!

Gray Baskerville, Johnny Hunkins | Jun 25, 2025

Want to build engines at home like the pros? Here are the tools you’ll need to do the job.

Top Tools for the Home Engine Builder

Jeff Smith | Jun 23, 2025

Check out the rare Impala SS 409 that helped Don “The Dutchman” Uhr carve his name into drag racing history.

Garage Gold: This 1961 Impala SS 409 Once Ruled the Quarter Mile

Hot Rod Archive | Jun 20, 2025

The High-Performance Expo is a new player in the automotive aftermarket trade-show space that looks like it’s here to stay.

HPX 2025: New Hub for Racing and Performance Innovation Debuts With Success in Charlotte

KJ Jones | Jun 19, 2025

Waterborne paint has a different set of rules compared to solvent-based paint, so we head over to Old Anvil to get some tips and tricks.

Pro Tips for Laying Down Waterborne Paint on a 1966 Chevy Wagon

Steven Rupp | Jun 19, 2025

Between autocrossing, drag racing, and open track days, you don’t need to spend a fortune to dip your toes into the motorsports pool.

Cheap Thrills! How to Go Racing Without Going Broke

Steven Rupp | Jun 18, 2025

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Gallery Inside: HOT ROD Power Tour Roared with Pro Street Showcase

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HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 5! The Final Push to Ohio and More Racing—HRPT Gallery

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 5! The Final Push to Ohio and More Racing—HRPT Gallery

Steven Rupp | Jun 16, 2025

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 4—Rolling Through the Heartland—Cruise Gallery

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 4—Rolling Through the Heartland—Cruise Gallery

Steven Rupp | Jun 13, 2025

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 3—181-Mile Cruise Through America—Gallery

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 3—181-Mile Cruise Through America—Gallery

Steven Rupp | Jun 12, 2025

The twin-turbo LT7 Gemini V-8 is back, and it has all-wheel-drive help from the E-Ray’s parts bin.

2026 Corvette ZR1X Boasts 1,250 HP, All-Wheel Drive, and Sub-9-Second Quarter-Mile Times!

Johnny Hunkins | Jun 17, 2025

How Dan Gurney went on to become one of the most versatile and successful American drivers in motorsports history.

The Rise of Dan Gurney, From Hot Rodder to Racing Legend

Roger Meiners | Jun 17, 2025

Drag-and-Drive veteran overcomes setbacks to win everything imaginable and reset records at MEGAWEEK 2025.

Mega Man! Bryant Goldstone Runs the Table at Rocky Mountain Race Week

KJ Jones | Jun 16, 2025

A father and son make lifelong memories together by spinning wrenches on an A-Body Mopar.

Affordable Muscle Cars: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Is Family Fun!

Johnny Hunkins | Jun 16, 2025

Senate Bill 712, “Leno’s Law,” earned Senate approval, has strong momentum for getting the Assembly’s OK.

Smog-Check Exemption Dream May Come True for California’s Classic Car Owners

KJ Jones | Jun 13, 2025

Hard-working Class A trucks and drivers strut their stuff at Shell Rotella’s 43rd annual big-rig extravaganza in Atlanta.

Big-Rigs' Shining Moment: Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show Celebrates the U.S. and Canada’s Road Kings

KJ Jones | Jun 13, 2025

Former HOT ROD editor and Roadkill star David Freiburger discusses changes in automotive media and the roadmap ahead.

David Freiburger Reflects on His Magazine Career and Looks to the Future of Media

Tori Tellem | Jun 12, 2025

How downgrading the original 428 engine for a 302 nearly doomed—then saved—this ’69 Ford Torino Cobra.

A 14-Year-Old's Dream Muscle Car Reappears 34 Years Later

Steve Magnante | Jun 12, 2025

A massive turnout for the biggest Power Tour ever.

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Day 2—Drag Racing in Joliet—Route 66 Gallery

Steven Rupp | Jun 11, 2025

From the HOT ROD Archives

Thousands of cars descend upon Lucas Oil Raceway for the first day of Power Tour 2025!

HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 Kicks Off Big in Indianapolis—Day 1 Gallery!

Steven Rupp | Jun 10, 2025

A modern drivetrain and technology totally transformed this classy cruiser.

Inspired by Silver-Screen Action, This Coyote-Swapped 1972 Ford Gran Torino Was Built to Drive!

Barry Kluczyk | Jun 10, 2025

Part 2: Trick Flow Super 23 cylinder heads and R-series single-plane intake manifold feed air to our 427-ci stroker engine.

Turning Tricks: Adding a Trick Flow Small-Block Chevy Top-End to Our Summit Racing 427 Stroker

Mike Galimi | Jun 10, 2025

Long Haulers and VIP ticket holders prepare for what could be the largest HOT ROD Power Tour of all time.

Excitement Builds for 2025 HOT ROD Power Tour With Registration Day

Mike Galimi | Jun 9, 2025

The RPM Barona Drags is a day of nostalgia drag racing for old-school machines.

Traditional Hot Rods Hit the Track for a Day at the Drags

Marc Gewertz | Jun 9, 2025

A rare ’83 Capri RS pulled from decades of barn dust gets a 500-horsepower DIY makeover by a diehard Fox-body fan.

From Barn to Brute: One Man’s Mission to Revive and Reinvent an ’83 Mercury Capri RS

Barry Kluczyk | Jun 9, 2025

HOT ROD puts a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 through its paces on the dragstrip.

Experience The Thrill: Running 9s in a 2023 Dodge Demon 170 With Radford Racing School

Mike Galimi | Jun 6, 2025

They found a cam, and now Scoggin Dickey dyno-tests various blower options and mods!

Hemi Hellcat Redeye Engine Blower Dyno Shootout at SDPC! Part 2

Steven Rupp | Jun 5, 2025

The Ringbrothers are building a 1971 Aston Martin DBS for an unveiling at The Quail. We have the exclusive inside scoop.

How to Build a Custom Aston Martin for a Muscle Car Crowd

Greg Emmerson | Jun 4, 2025

Custom Builds and More!

Spring Carlisle 2025 is one of the biggest car-themed flea markets in the country.

The Spring Carlisle Car Show Is the Start to Car Show Season! We’ve Got Pictures!

Dan Gallo Jr. | May 23, 2025

One of the best car shows in California draws a huge crowd, proving it’s the destination car show you should attend.

Cruisin’ Morro Bay Celebrates 28 Years with a Record Turnout

John McGann | May 16, 2025

The West Coast’s biggest Mopar club took over L.A.’s Woodley Park for its 37 annual Chrysler bash.

The Chrysler Performance West Mopar Show Hits Van Nuys

Johnny Hunkins | May 15, 2025

This triple-black, big-block, 4-speed Chevy Nova SS comes from a time when having a muscle car “your way” was easy.

Made-to-Order 1970 Chevy Nova SS Highlights Mecum’s Muscle Car Madness in Indy

KJ Jones | May 13, 2025

A perfectly executed old-meets-new muscle car mashup could earn this Hemi-powered '68 Dodge Dart a Super Stock–style payoff.

Mean, Clean 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi Is Mopar Muscle to Watch at Mecum’s Big Indy Auction

KJ Jones | May 8, 2025

Holley’s LS Fest West invades Las Vegas Motor Speedway with drag racing, drifting, autocross, and a huge car show.

Tire-Shredding Power on Display in Las Vegas

John McGann | May 7, 2025

Nobody told Alex Miladinovich a regular Joe can’t build and run an 11,000-horsepower monster in the NHRA’s premier class, so he did.

Garage-Built NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car Defies All Odds

Johnny Hunkins | May 27, 2025

Penske Racing has dominated the IMSA GTP class, winning every race so far this season. AO Racing’s 911 GT3 R has similar success in the GTD class.

Major Wins for Porsche at Laguna Seca

John McGann | May 26, 2025

Gasoline forever! Ruling on the Golden State’s smog policies is like a breath of fresh air for hot rods and ICE.

U.S. Senate Republicans Flip California’s EV Mandate With a Vote to Nix Waivers

KJ Jones | May 23, 2025

With new Hellcat Hemis still three years out and prices declining, now’s the perfect time to buy.

7 Dodge SRT Hellcat Hemis Went to Auction at Mecum Indy—We Have the Results!

Johnny Hunkins | May 23, 2025

A trick Roadster Shop Low Pro Chassis and just the right mix of then and now makes this OBS truck truly rad.

This Slammed LS-Swapped 1990 OBS Chevy Truck Hasn’t Lost Its ’90s Vibe!

Steven Rupp | May 22, 2025

Trick Flow Specialties’ affordable 11R 227 induction parts for the Ford Windsor 351 puts it on par with modern LS and Hemi offerings.

New TFS Heads and Intake for Small-Block Ford V-8s Promise LS-Beating Power Gains

Johnny Hunkins | May 21, 2025

Interested in a vendor spot on this year’s HOT ROD Power Tour? Hurry-up because they are almost sold out.

HOT ROD Power Tour Vendors: Time and Space Are Running Out

HOT ROD Staff | May 20, 2025

If you thought ProCharger had some big blowers, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Oh My! The Biggest Superchargers You’ve Never Seen

Johnny Hunkins | May 20, 2025

Adding a Performance Design intake on a mildly modified C8 Corvette picks up power.

Easy 23 WHP Increase: C8 Corvette Intake Swap Nets Big Gains

Dr Jamie Meyer | May 19, 2025

Engines and How-To

You have a lot invested in your hot rod, so choosing how to have it transported is about more than just the costs involved.

How to Have Your Hot Rod or Project Car Transported the Right Way

Steven Rupp | May 13, 2025

If you want to move to a Ford 9-inch rear and retain your GM brakes, this is the right move for your hot rod project.

Budget-Friendly Way to Upgrade Your Chevy Rearend to a Ford 9-Inch and Retain Your GM Brakes!

Steven Rupp | May 12, 2025

Exclusive—ProCharger Gives Us A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Its 1,344-HP LT Small-Block Chevy Testing

Mike Galimi | May 9, 2025

Summit Racing has just introduced a comprehensive line of affordable pro-level fabrication tools you’ll love.

Quality DIY Welding Gear on a Budget From a Name You Know

Johnny Hunkins | May 6, 2025

BluePrint and Gearstar just dreamed up another way to save you money and hassle on your next Chevy project.

632ci Big-Block 4L80E Trans Combos: 815-HP Overdrive Powertrains in a Box

Johnny Hunkins | May 2, 2025

Standalone EFI systems helped usher in a new golden era of horsepower by giving engine tuning back to the people.

Digital Revolution: Modern EFI Systems Unlock Horsepower for the Masses

Jeff Huneycutt | May 1, 2025

Tom Baiely unleashed a record performance during the 2025 Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Peak Street Car Shootout.

Six-Time HOT ROD Drag Week Champion Tom Bailey Almost Sets Quickest Run in Street-Legal Drag Racing History in 1969 Chevy Camaro

Mike Galimi | May 17, 2025

The HPX show in Charlotte will be a busy three days of performance components and a celebration of motorsports.

NASCAR and High-Performance Expo Team Up for Women’s Em[POWER]ment Summit

Mike Galimi | May 15, 2025

Chevrolet Performance returns to the HOT ROD Power Tour as title sponsor and they're bringing plenty of horsepower.

Chevrolet Performance Named Title Sponsor of HOT ROD Power Tour

HOT ROD Staff | May 13, 2025

A custom RS Low Pro Chassis and a lot of imagination turned this old OBS truck into something truly special.

How Roadster Shop built the baddest 1990 Slammed OBS Chevy Truck in the Land!

Steven Rupp | May 12, 2025

HOT ROD Power Tour heads from Indiana to Ohio for its five-day road tour in 2025.

Info Inside! 2025 HOT ROD Power Tour Schedule, Locations, and Official Routes

Mike Galimi | May 6, 2025

The Kingsburg Car Show celebrated its 30th anniversary with a record turnout.

Hot Rods Flood California’s Central Valley

John McGann | May 5, 2025

This futuristic concept car was 3D-printed over 20 years ago and relied on compressed gas to fuel its Whipple-supercharged 8.2L engine.

What Is a Xeno III Concept Car?

KJ Jones | May 2, 2025

HOT ROD Power Tour West returns in 2025 with three stops and a road tour you won’t soon forget.

2025 HOT ROD Power Tour West: Information and Tickets

HOT ROD Staff | May 1, 2025

Performance pioneers discuss the merits of a long-proven power adder, and another that’s back on the scene.

Emerging Trend: Compressed Air Supercharging Plays a New Role in the Pursuit of Performance

KJ Jones | Apr 29, 2025

Three HOT ROD Drag Week pros reveal the secret to drag-and-drive happiness for those who really like driving their hot rods!

Gear Vendors: Taking It to The Street

Johnny Hunkins | Apr 15, 2025

In an unprecedented move, Team Shelby welcomes any U.S.-made muscle car to its Bash-closing show.

Shelby Car Show Highlights All American Muscle Cars: Did Hell Freeze Over?

KJ Jones | Apr 15, 2025

The 24th Annual Goodguys Del Mar Nationals packed the house in Del Mar, California.

Sunny Skies and Cool Cars at Goodguys Del Mar

John McGann | Apr 14, 2025

Easy engine-building ideas, part 1: Proper block prep is first and foremost.

How to Build a Cost-Conscious Chevy 350 Small-Block

Gray Baskerville, KJ Jones | Apr 14, 2025