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(Words and Photos by David Whealon) The roar of powerful engines, the scent of diesel fuel, and the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd came together once again for UPOC/ NTPA tractor pulling at the 2026 NC State Fair. The 50+ decade of the UPOC (United Pullers of the Carolinas) organization once again brought their traditional over 30+ year action-packed event b...

The BAJA 1000 is one of the most impressive off-road races on the planet. I’ve been lucky enough to attend and would definitely go back in a heartbeat. Starting and ending in Cabo in 2026, this year is the 59th running of the race that takes crazy and devoted racers through all kinds of horrible terrain in an effort to prove who’s the best of the best. We’re talking about eve...

(Photos by Joe and Dan Grippo) When Tony Angelo called me several months ago and asked if I wanted to announce his new drag and drive event, I jumped at the chance. Tony and his team of guys and gals at Stay Tuned are awesome people and I knew we’d be having a great time. This event is unlike any other drag and drive because it is made up of only the index cl...

I’m a sucker for small classic Fords like the Maverick, Pinto, and Capri. I’m not a fan of the Mustang II in general, but the Capri does something for me. This one was parked in the Toyo Tires tunnel at the 2026 SEMA Show and Larry Chen did his thing and took great photos and video of this thing while at the show. The Toyo Tires tunnel at the SEMA Show has been a hotbed for r...

The 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas was epic as always. With tons of cars, trucks, customs, and more, it is sometimes easy to forget that the real stars of the show are the parts that all these companies sell. But for years the goal for so many builders has been to get a car into the SEMA Show. I’ve been fortunate enough to have my car in the show a couple of times and know a lot...