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hotrod.com > features > whipple-superchargers-history-2003-cobra-origins

Whipple Superchargers: From Farm Truck Roots to Ford Racing Dominance

2+ day, 44+ min ago  (318+ words) Whipple Superchargers: From Farm Truck Roots to Ford Racing Dominance'HOT ROD Network Whipple Superchargers: From Farm Truck Roots to Ford Racing Dominance What started as a hand-built solution for California farmers became one of the most influential performance upgrades of…...

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hotrod.com > features > mooneyes-christmas-party-show-drag-pomona-debut

Mooneyes Christmas Party Show and Drag Finds a New Home at Pomona

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (231+ words) With a legendary dragstrip, sold-out racing, and deep roots in hot rodding history, the long-running Mooneyes event proved its future is just as strong as its past. On December 20, 2025, the Mooneyes Christmas Party Show and Drag made its debut at…...

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hotrod.com > news > twin-turbo-2024-s650-ford-mustang-shatters-the-7-second-barrier

This Twin-Turbo 2024 Ford S650 Mustang Went 7.93 at 174 MPH on Its Third Pass Ever

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (406+ words) Stock heads and cams, twin turbos, and zero warmup passes. Midnight Performance's 2024 Ford S650 Mustang showed up and went straight to the 7s. Some drag cars need a few test sessions to sort themselves out. Others show up at the track and…...

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hotrod.com > features > mcacn-2025-show-highlights-rare-muscle-cars-corvettes-unveilings

Inside MCACN 2025: Rare Muscle Cars, Corvette Legends, and This Year’s Biggest Unveilings

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (270+ words) A fresh wave of rare classics, high-end restorations, and unforgettable themed displays made MCACN 2025 one of the show's most dynamic years yet. For high-end shops, MCACN is the perfect location to unveil a fresh restoration. Whether it is a car…...

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hotrod.com > features > features > mcacn-2025-barn-finds-hidden-gems

Inside MCACN 2025: The Best Barn Finds and Hidden Muscle Car Gems

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (887+ words) HOT ROD Drag Week 2025 once again put the toughest street cars in the country to the test. Over five days and more than 600 miles, racers had to prove they could drive their cars on the street and still lay down…...

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hotrod.com > features > ringbrothers-aston-martin-dbs-octavia-sema-2025

Ringbrothers Aston Martin DBS "Octavia" Brings British Muscle to SEMA 2025

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (462+ words) From viral sensation to SEMA showstopper, the Ringbrothers" carbon-fiber Aston Martin DBS "Octavia" proves that British style and American horsepower make an irresistible combination. Following its debut at Monterey Car Week in August and the subsequent global interest in the…...

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hotrod.com > events > mopar-ram-dodge-sixpack-charger-concepts-sema-2025-hemi-preview

Mopar Drops Ram and Charger Concepts at SEMA—and a Hidden Clue to Future Hemi Styling!

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (954+ words) Mopar debuts the Dude Ram 1500 and Sixpack Charger concepts at the 2025 SEMA Show, previewing new Mopar performance parts for the 2026 Charger and teasing future Hemi-powered Dodge models. Mopar Drops Ram and Charger Concepts at SEMA'and a Hidden Clue to Future…...

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hotrod.com > events > cruisin-the-coast-2025-gallery

Thousands Drive the Coast as Muscle Cars and Hot Rods Fill Mississippi’s Gulf Towns

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (730+ words) HOT ROD Drag Week 2025 once again put the toughest street cars in the country to the test. Over five days and more than 600 miles, racers had to prove they could drive their cars on the street and still lay down…...

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hotrod.com > features > barn-find-1974-chevy-nova-ss

1974 Nova SS Barn Find: An Affordable Muscle Car Worth Saving?

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (198+ words) HOT ROD takes on a 1974 Nova SS barn find to prove affordable muscle is still out there. The interior is even less inspiring as an SS model, with just an emblem on the steering column. The SS suspension includes the…...

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hotrod.com > features > woodward-dream-cruise-2025

30 Years of the Woodward Dream Cruise: America’s Biggest Car Event Hits the Streets of Detroit

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (271+ words) The legendary Detroit tradition brings together muscle cars, hot rods, and fans for a nostalgic celebration of cruising's golden age. HOT ROD was on the scene in 1995 to cover that very first Dream Cruise, which drew about 7,000 vehicles and more…...