The slow speed was exacerbated by the tug’s surprisingly heavy footprint. The unit tipped the scales at a rather impressive 5,700 pounds, much of which could be attributed to the ballast that the workers filled the tugs with in order to ensure that the units would have traction when towing […]
Day: June 14, 2021
NASCAR Cup Cars Might Make Less HP at Superspeedways Than Normal Mustang GTs
The NASCAR Cup Series is synonomous with big-horsepower V8s and 200+ mile-per-hour racers. Because of that, old-school fans make a fuss when they cut engine output and speeds. That’s been the case at restrictor-plate tracks for years now, but the ceiling’s been lowered even more after Joey Logano’s airborne crash […]
VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor Review
A good air compressor is a must for any automotive enthusiast. I’ve lost count of the number of times I had to add psi in between a track run or autocross session or when life throws a flat tire my way. Having a compact, easy-to-use powered compressor is a must, […]
Cheap Electric Cars Won’t Happen in America Until We Fix the Federal Tax Credit
“I feel pretty confident we can get to a compelling sub-$30,000 car in five years,” crackled a voice on Boston’s NPR station WBUR. That was Elon Musk in a radio interview back in 2009. Twelve years later, Tesla has yet to sustain production of an electric vehicle deliverable for under […]