Discover HOT ROD’s Top 10 Cars of 2025—our third year reviving this iconic list. See the trendsetting builds, top builders, ...

Rare Ardun-equipped Ford flathead V8 crate engine built by Irvin Werksman is offered for sale with period-correct performance ...

The Ford Megazilla is an upgraded version of the Godzilla V8, offering significantly more horsepower and torque. It's also much more expensive.

Discover the main differences between Ford's Godzilla and Megazilla V8 engines, including their power, applications, and ...

There’s still a charge in the air after the record-setting 2025 HOT ROD Drag Week—an event that delivered the most entries in history and barrier-breaking performances. Now, HOT ROD is proud to ...

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced the acquisition of Heartland Motorsports Park on Dec. 29.

One of Berks County’s longtime establishments is changing hands. The International Hot Rod Association has bought Maple Grove Raceway, which has been a county racing institution since the early 1960s.

Saying “What’s important to me isn’t male or female but rather who is best for the job,” International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) CEO Darryl Cuttell nevertheless made history by naming Leah Martin as ...

Championship drag racing is coming back to Michigan for the first time since 1960, the National Hot Rod Association announced.

A storied track, U.S. 131 was founded by John Grivins in 1962 and became a beloved Michigan drag strip that gained national attention for hosting big-time events. It saw a major renovation in 2002 and ...

Three independent racing websites recently received legal threats from Peter V’landys, CEO of Racing NSW. They came in like a volley towards the end of November. Racing NSW chief Peter V’landys and ...

For example, the first high-compression V8 built for road use came about in 1949. It was called the Rocket V8, produced by Oldsmobile, and it made just 135 horsepower. However, just about 15 years ...