Arkansas Enthusiast’s Pontiac Crowned Champion ‘King Of The Road’
Roger Walker, owner of a beautifully restored 1966 Pontiac GTO, is the inaugural $5,000 grand-prize winner of the Champion “King of the Road” contest, Federal-Mogul’s innovative Web-based program that enables consumers to enter and vote for their favorite rides. Walker, of Jacksonville, Ark., was one of 10 weekly King of the Road winners who faced off in the final round of consumer voting at www.AlwaysaChampion.com. The contest is sponsored by Federal-Mogul’s iconic Champion brand of spark plugs, wipers and chemical additives.
Servicing The Chrysler 3.5L Engine
If ever there was a service opportunity ripe for the taking, Chrysler’s 3.5L SOHC V6 engine (and its 2.7L, 3.2L and 4.0L cousins) is it. This engine was introduced back in 1993 as an “upgrade” from the earlier 3.3L pushrod V6 engine. Some would question whether the move was a step forward or backward because the 3.5L V6 (and its variants) has a poor reputation for reliability. Lubrication issues, oil sludging, coolant leaks, overheating and low-mileage engine failures have plagued this engine family from the get-go.
5 Finalist Positions Remain In $10,000 Champion ‘King Of The Road’ Contest
Are you driving the next Champion “King of the Road?” There’s only one way to find out: by entering the iconic Champion brand’s free King of the Road online contest. The contest, which has already awarded $2,500 in prizes and generated more than 50,000 votes, still has five weekly prizes remaining before the King of the Road finals determines the $5,000 grand prize winner.
Custom Petty Diecast Models Fit For ‘The King’
The line of autograph seekers snakes along the front of the Richard Petty Museum in Randleman, N.C., well before the scheduled opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24. Fans have gathered here for Pettyfest, the annual celebration of all things Richard Petty, and today is their chance to meet “The King” of NASCAR himself and get an autograph or two. But Paul DeSantis of New Castle, Penn., is a little different from the other fans waiting to ask The King to sign something. He comes bearing gifts.
Stamp Of Approval: Muscle Car Power Depicted In ‘America On The Move’ Series
Raw power has a stamp of its own as seven-time NASCAR National Champion Richard Petty recently helped dedicate the “America on the Move: Muscle Cars” Forever stamps.
AMSOIL Synthetic ATF And Motor Oil Put To The Test In Las Vegas Taxi Cab Field Study
Few applications place more stress on lubricants than taxicabs, particularly those operating in the desert heat of Las Vegas. The combination of excessive idling, stop-and-go driving and high ambient temperatures creates the ideal scenario for lubricant failure, resulting in sludge formation and catastrophic component failure.
Directions: Stamp of Approval
Raw power has a stamp of its own as seven-time NASCAR National Champion Richard Petty helped dedicate the ‘America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever’ stamps. Petty, his son Kyle and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe together dedicated the limited-edition stamps at the Daytona International Speedway where “The King” won a record seven Daytona 500 Championships.
Ray Evernham To Auction One-Of-A-Kind, Custom-Built Muscle Car At 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
NASCAR legend and ESPN racing analyst Ray Evernham, known as an avid classic and racecar collector, can now add “car designer” to his resume. Evernham unveiled a street-legal 1964 Plymouth Belvedere that combines old school American style with modern NASCAR racing technology at the 2012 SEMA Show, which marked his debut as a car designer and builder.
ACDelco Enhances Police Brake Pads With Proprietary Coating
ACDelco is adding a proprietary surface coating to its police brake pads that the company says helps reduce the break-in period and improves pre-burnish brake effectiveness. The coating, designed specifically for police applications, is suitable for both patrol and high-speed-pursuit situations, according to ACDelco.
Top 10 Finalists Announced For Mopar ‘Top Eliminator’ Online Competition
With nearly 80 entries submitted for the first-ever online version of the widely popular Mopar “Top Eliminator” program, Mopar officials have selected 10 finalists, which will be narrowed down by fan voting to one lucky winner.