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more about #bonneville more comments → thunder; now eta-powered: Sweet! more » Novaload: Well, at least there is no doubt of what will happen when you roll this baby. The thickness of your skull--which has to be pretty thick to even think ... more » Turboner: I vote crack pipe ;) more » VeeArrrSix: That video makes me not want the thing... seriously my 9 year old niece makes better iMovies starring Polly Pocket and Build-a-Bears. I know it's... more » VeeArrrSix: I am Lakester. I am made out of a tank. more » Alfisted: No radiator, just a big tank. Wonder how long it takes that flatty to overheat. more » mr_dude: Well it's no parking lot, but very cool nonetheless. more » powermatic: Boxed frame rails? Front brakes? That shit's for losers. And look at what's holding up the body-a stick, with some bailing wire wrapped around it!. Lo... more » beercheck: '27 Ajax water tank cap Body rivets round headed believe to be WWII AN430 Sand Cast Harman & Collins Magneto Sexy. more » Mobius: The nose and the cockpit shapes resemble a P-51 Mustang. That's awesome. Here's a toast of engi's brefass scotch I still have left over to you guys at... more » joshish: Man, I was planning on skipping Bonneville this weekend as I have too much work to do, but this tempting me to take a road trip out there this weekend... more » IamZardoz: I prefer the Goldenrod... more » vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in: [spectreperformance.com] and i like the Geo Metro that was in line before them more » TimTim: That's pretty incredible, I look forward to the updates. I'll also be patiently waiting for the feature on that 3 axle pick-um-up-truck they've got f... more » Mobius: Needs some stars and stripes painted. Although that name on the air intake is as American and as awesome you can get. RIP Steve Fossett. more » -
#ebay
eBay Hotness: Flathead-Powered Belly Tank Lakester
Once upon a time, men were real men. Women were real women. And speed came from strapping yourself into an aircraft drop tank and hauling across a lakebed like a bat out of hell. Plus, there's in-tank video. Hallelujah. More » -
#speedrecords
Spectre Performance Attempting 400 MPH Gas-Powered Record
There are countless classes attempting records at Bonneville but Spectre Performance is attempting one of the most important: going over 400 MPH in a gas-powered, wheel-driven car. Audio of the engine and pictures below. More » -
#landspeedrecordracing
Steve Fossett's Record-Breaking Jet Car Up For Sale
Steve Fossett disappeared on September 3, 2008, leaving behind an unproven land speed record contender. It was expected that the car would shatter Thrust SSC's supersonic 763 MPH record, possibly reaching four-figure speeds. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
1955 Johnson and Shipley B-Lakester For A Salty $500,000!
In 1827 Jedediah Smith became the first white man to cross the Bonneville Salt Flats. In honor of that, and Speed Week, Nice Price or Crack Pipe is putting you inside the belly tank of the beast. More » -
#goodwood
Jaguar XFR Prototype: Fastest Jaguar Ever
Among many incredible Jaguars at Goodwood was their fastest production car ever, the 2010 Jaguar XFR. With stock tires and a wing on the back, it did 225 MPH before being paraded in the South of England on Sunday. More » -
#classicadwatch
50 Classic Pontiac Print Ads
Pontiac made some pretty good television ads, but we mustn't overlook the print ads. Franzouse has found a treasure trove — here are 50 Pontiac classics. More » -
#downonthestreet
Pontiac Is No More, But The Survivors Flourish Down On The Street
Oldsmobile, Plymouth, and now Pontiac; this century is rough on the old Detroit marques. With the the demise of Pontiac in mind, let's check out the classic Pontiacs I've photographed down on the Alameda street.
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