New From Joe Gibbs Driven

Story: Lake Speed/JGD, Photo: T-Bone When you are out on the track and looking for that extra edge. Do like Heather does and reach for a bottle of the slick stuff. Joe Gibbs Driven MX1 is perfect for high revving engines like hers. That’s right boys. You can find Heather out on the Speedway circuit […]

The Skuza Caddy

This month we feature a really sweet mild custom 1961 Cadillac. The boys at Skuza Motorsports – yep, of NHRA fame – sent us this, their latest from the shop in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Story: T-Bone, Photos: Skuza Motorsports and Kirsten Baker-Volatile Images I can smell the Chanel #5 as my mom is getting ready […]

Jockey Shift Kit Installation

Story and Photography by: Tony Colombini Installing the Widow Maker Industries’ Jockey Shift Kit on a pair of Harleys. Old school bikes are becoming more popular, the tide is turning from the modern fat-tire long – OCC Style – choppers to small and spry bobbers. We see bikes reminiscent of the mid 40’s – 50’s […]

Andre Prescott – 16 year old racing phenom

Local youth continues to race his way up the competition ladder. At 16 years old, the La Quinta High School Honors Junior, Andre Prescott, is one of the youngest drivers in his sport, topping speeds of 130 mph, piloting a 2900lb, 600hp, stock car. Cutting his teeth on the local short tracks, at the age […]

Swoopy – Kustom Dodge 4-Door

Swoopy is proving to generate a lot of interest.  What started out as a 1947 four door Dodge has evolved into a full custom.  The principle theme is a strong emphasis on flowing lines, minimal use of chrome, and few, if any, operational controls being readily evident.  Swoopy contains a series of innovative design features, […]

Undercover Protection

We have never been a big fan of covering our vehicles here at Blacktop Magazine, however, we found a need recently when planning a ride on the Harleys. We searched through the catalogs and websites and wanted to try out a couple of covers for both the truck that would be staying at home and […]

Cable Air Show

By Gary Morin Getting Down on What Goes Up. [I met Maniac-Mike early on a Wednesday morning during the weekly Speedway Riders Breakfast at his café at Cable Airport. Cable is the largest privately owned airport in the world. At over 100 acres the airport was built by Mikes grandfather in 1945. Imagine the scene […]