We convene a panel of Summit Racing industry insiders to discuss the biggest racing and automotive news stories of 2025, and take some guesses on where gearhead car culture is heading in 2026. 

We assembled a group of Summit Racing employees, including a first-time SEMA Show attendee, to recap the 2025 event and discuss what hot new products, trends & vehicle builds we spotted in Las Vegas. 

We sat down with Summit Racing employee & accomplished drift racer Michael Barbosa to talk all about this exciting form of motorsport. Hear some expert advice on drifting & learn how you can get started. 

With help from the experts at Quicksilver/Mercury Marine, we dive in to the unique characteristics and maintenance demands of boat motors, and cover topics like winterization, oil chemistry, and service intervals.

We spoke with a radio communications expert from DX Engineering all about the value of RF communications for the off-roading and racing enthusiast, with specific regard to the GMRS & ham radio bands.

Get some interesting history behind Honda's racing and motorsports heritage, along with some insight on its potent K-Series engine—plus modern import tuning tech—with Honda K-Series engine swap expert David Cordell from Hybrid Racing. 

We sat down with hotrodder, journalist & racer Liz Leggett to discuss her fascinating career path. Listen and get some smart advice for anyone passionate about land speed racing or interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry. 

Learn how automotive trade shows bring an important benefit to the industry, and offer a collaborative space for networking, innovation, and comradery. Get some tips on how to navigate your next event successfully with the folks behind the HPX High Performance Expo. 

We get into the nitty-gritty of performance and racing engine oil with the experts from PennGrade 1. Learn about important topics like zinc/phosphorous additives, viscosity, synthetic and mineral blending, and the science behind motor oil formulations and additive packages.  

Restoring or upgrading a vintage Datsun 240Z, 260Z or 280Z? Get some expert advice from one of the leaders in Nissan reproduction parts. Max McCroskey from Resurrected Classics explains why the Z makes such a great project car & what should look for when buying one.