Performance in Motion - Vol. 13 #4

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It looks like summer has finally arrived after a number of stops and starts. Who

remembers snow and sleet on May 12!?This issue we are not fighting any

government legislation detrimental to the car hobby. Instead, we are promoting getting your cars out onto the streets and highways for the pure enjoyment of driving or attending events.

WOW what a spring and early summer! It was either too hot, you had no power or it was too wet; those who have cruise nights were getting rained out almost 50% of the time as were the drag race series. It took three tries for the TNT racers to get off one of their events. So we will forget those early months and concentrate on the rest of the season.

No matter what day of the week, you can find a cruise night near you. Get out your favourite specialty car and support the cruises, car events, races and anything else car related.

Here are a few of the dozens of events to go to that have caught our eye. P.I. will be having a seminar on Edelbrock’s E-Force Superchargers on Monday, Sept. 16, get all your questions answered by Edelbrock’s Cary Redmond!

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Car ShowsAug. 9-10 Bothwell, ON - 22nd Old Autos car show & swap meetAug. 9-11 Ameliasburgh, ON - 39th S. Eastern Ontario Street Meet Aug. 17-18 Arthur, ON - 19th Ford and Mercury Truck NationalsAug. 17-18 New Hamburg, ON - MoparfestAug. 23-25 Oshawa, ON - Motor City Car Club’s “Autofest”Aug. 31 Etobicoke, ON - Roadmates Corn RoastSept. 6-8 Blyth, ON - 52nd Reunion of the Huron Pioneer Threshers

Drag RacesAug 10-11 Toronto Motorsports Park, OSCA “Hot Summer Brawl”Aug 23 Elegant Builders Raceway, Lancaster, NY - TNTAug 24-25 Toronto Motorsports Park, “Canadian Street Car Nationals”Aug 24 Empire Dragway, Leicester, NY - TNT Aug. 30-31 Toronto Motorsports Park, “Canadian Funny Car Nationals”Aug. 31 Grand Band Motorplex, “Night of Nitro” Sept. 7 Toronto Motorsports Park, “Northern Nostalgia Nationals” Sept. 7-8 Grand Band Motorplex, OSCA Round 5Sept. 28-29 Toronto Motorsports Park, OSCA Championship Finals

Sprint Car RacesSept 14 Oshwekan Speedway, “Canadian Sprint Car Nationals” Oct. 19 Brockville Speedway, “358 Modified Super Dirt Series & 360 Sprint Car challenge”

Road CourseAug 18 CSCS Race #4, Toronto Motorsports ParkAug. 30-31 Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, ON., “NASCAR Camping World Truck Series” Sept 7 CSCS Race #5, Toronto Motorsports Park

See more events on page 15. Check the track’s web site to see their complete schedules. Enjoy the driving…

EVENTS

6 • Performance in Motion •

_HISTORY

How is that for a car review? Was the driver experiencing a new Ferrari or the latest exotic sports car?

Nope. In this case, the car was the 1901 Henry Ford Sweepstakes race car, and the driver who gave it that review after driving it recently was none other than NASCAR

superstar Carl Edwards.How can a man who has driven some of

the best race cars in the world, at speeds that most of us can’t imagine, be so fasci-nated with a car that would seem crude and rudimentary to the average car buyer today?

It’s simple, really. Carl, and the lucky

few who have driven Sweepstakes in the last decade, have all been fascinated by the car itself, the innovative technology (for 1901) put together by Mr. Ford and his three assistants, using what they knew, along with what they felt would help make the car competitive in the Grosse Pointe race.

Think about it in terms of a modern race car: it sat lower than the competition, and thus probably more aerodynamic. It was lighter than the competition, and thus competitive with less horsepower. And it used early forms of fuel injection and featured the first use of ceramic-encased spark coils (precursor of the modern spark plug), so it was ahead of its time in engine development.

But Carl and the others also understood Sweepstakes’ place in automotive history: how Mr. Ford had failed in his previous automotive ventures, and was “swinging for the fences” by entering a race against some-one, Alexander Winton, who truly was the greatest racer in America at that time.

What that upset victory on Oct. 10, 1901 meant to Mr. Ford, and eventually the automotive industry itself, cannot be understated.

Carl Edwards Drives Historic 1901 Sweepstakes Race Car in Advance of Henry Ford’s 150 Birthday Celebration

Photos courtesy of Ford Racing Story By: Matt Fancett & Kevin Kennedy

“The coolest car I have ever driven.”


Photograph by W.D. Benham, Detroit, 1918 “Ten Mile Race between Henry Ford (in No.4) and Alexander Winton at Old Blue Ribbon Race Track, East Jefferson Avenue opposite present site of Hudson Motor Car Company. October 10th 1901. Time 13 minutes, 23 4/5 seconds, 45.33 miles per hour. Ford won. Lee Cuson, mechanic. 999 built 2 years later.” Uncredited in the photo is Spider Huff, his riding mechanic, sitting low on Mr. Ford’s left side.

Ford’s win changed everything for him, and ultimately, the history of the auto indus-try. Several people watching that day came forward with offers of financial support, which set him on the road to establishing Ford Motor Company in June 1903. Ford went on to prove his belief in low-cost pro-duction with the Model T, the car that put the world on wheels.

“To think that this car is what started this whole thing is just amazing.” Edwards reflected. “If it weren’t for this, there might not be a Ford Motor Company, there might not be a Ford Racing, and a lot of people’s, including my own, paths would be very different.”

On a side note, I’ve been lucky to have been there when both Carl and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett drove the car. These are both men who have won cham-pionships and races at the highest level of the sport. But, after experiencing a drive of Sweepstakes, both men reached one other conclusion: that Mr. Ford was indeed a very

brave man to drive that car, in that race, at that speed.

“It may not look like much standing here, or on video, but I am telling you that is one of the scariest things I have ever done,” said Edwards on the grounds of Greenfield Vil-lage at The Henry Ford. “Coming around that turn back there, there are no brakes. I don’t know how those guys did that because we were only going what, eight miles per hour? They drove this thing near 70 mph back in 1901. That is just insane.”

It’s perhaps why Mr. Ford said “never again” after the race, and hired professionals to drive his race cars from then on. Both Edwards and Jarrett had great respect for Henry Ford, the automotive icon, but they also gained great respect for Henry Ford, the race car driver, and Spider Huff, his riding mechanic, after sitting up high in the seat of Sweepstakes. •

“It may not look like much standing here, but I am telling you that is one of the scariest things I have ever done.”


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_CSCS

The instant the door hit old man winter as he reluctantly trundled on, the event

season began to heat up from Southern Ontario all the way to Quebec. Just --just being relative to your fuel economy of course-- outside of Toronto the sport compact season was ushered in by the fi rst round of the Canadian Sport Compact Series (CSCS) held at Toronto Motorsports Park Cayuga.

Th ere eager drift ers, time attackers, and 1/4 mile junkies could shake the rust off from a particularly long off season slumber and ‘prove it on the track.’

With drag, drift , and time attack getting increasingly more competitive year aft er year drivers were pushing their limits to prove they were the best out and set the correct tone for the season.

Th is lead to several broken track

records in round one and that momentum transferred over into round two where records were more were broken still with competitors jockeying to prove they are number one. Th ese friendly rivalries which carry over from one event to another are what make the Canadian Sport Compact Series very exciting from a spectator’s point of view.

At every CSCS event a stone’s throw away


from the track, show and shine participants get together to showcase their latest modifications and catch up with friends they may not have seen since season end the year before.

Several cars received both visual and mechanical makeovers while some projects were scraped entirely in favor of new ones. As I walked around the vast show fields at both the season opener and second round I

couldn’t help but be thankful that I was just there to take photos and not judge.

As the only local compact car series it’s great to see CSCS continue to do well year after year, and that’s a direct result of the hard work the organizers put in day in and day out.

If you ever get the chance to attend a CSCS event I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed. •


Shortly aft er the fi rst round of CSCS Nine-O-Five Rides, a long-standing local car club, had their third annual Truck & Tuner

expo. On the day of the TNT Expo the weatherman called for the worst but aft er a few morning showers the dark clouds parted and by mid aft ernoon those who made the trek to Fireman’s park were rewarded for their resilience with awesome weather.

With its sprawling grassy fi elds dotted with trees Fireman’s park is a great venue to have a car show and a welcome change from the more standard typical parking venue. Event wise the vehicle limbo was easy enough to capture through photos but sadly there’s no way for me to convey through print just how loud the Ford that won the

exhaust contest actually was. He simply blew away the competition, something to be said for the power of an open header.

At three years young it’s impressive how much this show has grown and some have begun to call it the replacement to the much loved, and now deceased, Scrape By Th e Lake.

While I never got a chance to attend Scrape in its infancy I’m told that show started off very similar to TNT. It may be putting the cart a bit ahead of the horse in hoping this show grows to that level but the potential is certainly there.

Only good things can be on the horizon for TNT Expo. •

Story & Photos: Dave Thomas

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Performance Directory




_Eurokracy

Finally, outside of the city in the land of Poutine

and cheap alcohol, Eurokracy 2013 took place at Naiper Dragway in Montreal. Th is event brought out some of the lowest, fastest and cleanest euros Canada and the surrounding area has to off er, as well as a few notable ‘outcasts’ (that is non European) as well.

Aft er hearing nothing but good things

about Eurokracy for two straight years, I decided 2013 was the year to make the voyage from Toronto to Montreal to check things out fi rst-hand.

Being a terrible navigator, I opted to join the Scraped Crusaders for their cruise down and as the convoy got larger stop aft er stop, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed in the show the following day.

With a turnout large enough to create

a serious impact on highway traffi c, Eurokracy 2013 certainly lived up to its “Canada’s Finest European Automotive Event” moniker. It is easily one of the best and well organized events I’ve ever attended.

A noteworthy stand out attribute of Eurokracy is the fact the owners of the venue were 100% behind everything the organizers had planned and were oft en


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the push people needed to go all out in the crowd pleasing burnout competition.

Another big benefit to the Napierville Dragway is that the ¼ mile was viewable from nearly any location in the facility. This meant that if you were looking at a car in the show field and heard something angry revving up you could turn around and catch the tail end of the pass no problem.

This is something I’ve yet to experience at any local GTA venues and it really helped everything feel like one event as opposed to a show and shine event that just happened to be happening at the same time as a drag event.

The underdog story of the day was a small CRX managing to edge out an Audi R8 in the quarter mile proving once again it’s not the size of the dog in the fight that

matters, it’s the size dog the fight in the dog.

With so many cars in attendance I kept telling myself to take more photos in order to somewhat accurately portray the scale of the show but as soon as I got home the first thing I asked myself was “why did I take so many photos?”, funny how that always seems to be the case.

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Eurokracy 2013 experience was great and I encourage everyone with even the smallest interest in European cars (or low cars in general) to check out one of these events sometime in the future.

Plenty more events to come before the cold hits again so don’t sit back and let the summer pass you by check out the event calendar side bar and check something out near you! •

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Artist and designer Gerry Judah has created a gravity-defying sculpture that holds three iconic Porsche sports cars 35 metres high in the sky. The sculpture was the

centrepiece at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England.

Judah was commissioned by Porsche GB to create the sculp-ture as a celebration of 50 years of the Porsche 911. The sculpture has three futuristic white, steel “arrows” that race upwards, each with an example of the 911 at its apex. The models incorporated in the sculpture are: the 1963 Original 911, the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and the 2013 911.

Weighing over 22 tonnes, each leg of the sculpture is a monocoque made of steel plate welded together with no internal structure. It balances on points at the base that are extremely narrow. The sculpture is finished in a clean white coating, giving it an elegant simplicity.

Gerry Judah said: “I had to create a sculpture that personifies the energy and excitement not only of these beautiful cars, but also the Festival of Speed. The 911 is a fantastic shape that can’t be deconstructed or embellished, so in this context, the sculpture had to provide the right platform for the car to soar up and shine in the sky.”

“The concept was that each car is shooting into the sky, sup-porting one another, racing each other, captured in a perfect moment. Like the cars it displays, the sculpture is superbly engineered, lightweight and reflective of the Porsche 911 itself: simple, pure and built for the job.” •

EVENTSAug. 18 - Vagkraft - Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ontario, 9am - 4pm http://vagkraft.com

Aug. 18 - CSCS Round 4 - Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, ON - 10am - 6pm http://cscs.ca

Aug. 18 - Highway 11 Cruisers Present the Prosserman JCC Car, Truck, & Bike Show 2pm - 6pm - http://bit.ly/2013hwy11

Aug. 25 - Meeting Of The Mazdas - Bruce Mills Conservation Area - 11 - 4 http://www.meetingofmazdas.ca

Aug. 25 - Zfest - Reif Estate Winery - 9-5 http://bit.ly/zfest2013

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Aug. 25 - Meeting Of Mazdas 2013 - Bruce Mills Conservation Area http://bit.ly/zoom2013

Aug. 31 - Roadmates Corn Roast - Noon till Dusk http://bit.ly/roadmates

Sept. 8 - Sherway Nissan ‘Megameet’ http://on.fb.me/1c8IMc9

Sept. 8 - Cruisn’ For The Cure Canada - Powerade Centre Brampton Ontario 10am - 4pm http://www.cruisinforacurecanada.com/

Sept. 14 - Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance http://bit.ly/CobbleBeach

Sept. 15 - British Car Day, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, hosted by the Toronto Triumph Club http://www.torontotriumph.com/BCD/

Sept. 22 - CSCS Round 5 - Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, ON - 10am - 6pm http://cscs.ca

All events are subject to change, be sure to check the websites before hitting the road. - Enjoy the driving.

Gerry Judah Sculpture for Porsche Reaches New Heights


Legendary Canadian artist Jeff Norwell, that’s who. If you read any of the current Hot Rod magazines,

you have seen Jeff’s work, If you are involved in the advertising business, you have also seen his work. Jeff creates story boards for film companies, advertising renderings for agencies representing brands like Oh Henry, Coca Cola, and many others. Jeff’s work is in demand from all over North America.

So, when it was time to celebrate his milestone, Jeff did it like he does everything, “TO THE MAX.”

Invitations were sent out to join him at his home on June 29 for “The Palookaville 50.” Rockabilly band “The Millwinders” were hired and caterers brought in. Jeff’s goal was to fill his property with interesting hot rods and lots of friends. Goal achieved.

Happy Birthday, Jeff, keep up the good work! •

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2.5” Chrome Column Drop

HG14214 $59 ea.

SAVE $18

Swivel Column Floor Mount - Fits 1 3/4” - 2

1/2” Columns

HG15959 $85 ea.

SAVE $14

HG23153 32” x 2” Chrome Steering Column - Floor Shift $299HG235083 32” x 2” Keyed Chrome Column - Floor Shift $399

Chrome Tilt Shifter Steering Columns

These 2 in. diameter, 33” Chrome Tilt Steering Columns are equipped with a Shifter, Built in Ignition Switch, Gear Indicator Window, pre-wired turn signal switch, billet signal lever, along with a pre-wired hazard switch and colour-coded wiring with a 4 1/2 in. GM-style plug.

Upgrade your old, boring stock column with full-featured TKO steering columns.

HG23152 33” Tilt Column with Shifter $349HG235069 33” Keyed Tilt Column with Shifter $499

These U-joints will provide that reliable piece for your steering system. Available for Double D steering shafts (round shaft with two flat sides).

HG55223 3/4” DD x 3/4” DD $79HG55229 3/4” DD x 3/4” - 36 $79HG55231 3/4” DD x 9/16” - 26 $79HG55233 3/4” DD x 1” DD $79

Brilliant Steel U Joints

1/2 Price

Column Accessories

In stock clearance on TKO Steering

BoxesPitman Arms also available — $49 while supplies last! SAVE

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Big Summer Savings

1.5” 0-100 psi Black / Chrome

AA6211 $10 Ea.

SAVE $10

1.5” 0-15 psi Black / Chrome

AA6210 $10 Ea.

SAVE $10

1.5” Oil Filled 0-100 psi Comp White

AA6231 $20 Ea.

SAVE $20

1.5” Oil Filled 0-100 psi Black / Stainless

AA6221 $20 Ea.

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1.5” Oil Filled 0-15 psi Comp White

AA6230 $20 Ea.

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1.5” Oil Filled 0-15 psi Black / Stainless

AA6220 $20 Ea.

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$20Ea.AA4190

Polished Aluminum PCV Valve

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AA1120 12”x2” Flat Base Paper Filter $79

Finned Aluminum Air Cleaner

AA1155 12”x2” Flat Base Paper Filter $79

Lets go retro! Vintage finned air cleaners are back!

AA2111 SBC - Black Block Hugger $109AA2110 SBC - Chrome Block Hugger $129

Block Hugger Headers

Perfect for street rods! Easy Installation with Max ground clearance. Add a set of Hugger Tubes for easy exhaust hook up.

Black or Chrome!

Fits “35” Top Post Batteries

AA3140 $99 Ea.

SAVE $30

Fits “25/75” Dual Terminal Batteries

AA3130 $99 Ea.

SAVE $30

Fits “34/78” Dual Terminal Batteries

AA3120 $99 Ea.

SAVE $30

Polished Billet Battery Mount

Available for most Optima Batteries

Heater Hose Fitting - 5/8” Short

AA2781 $6 Ea.

SAVE $4

Heater Hose Fitting - 3/4” Long

AA2780 $10 Ea.

SAVE $5

1/2” NPT Pipe Plug

AA2786 $3 Ea.

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3/8” NPT Pipe Plug

AA2785 $3 Ea.

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AA1167 Small Hilborn Scoop (1x4BBL) $129AA1168 Small 6 Fin Scoop (1x4BBL) $129

Small Scoop

A ‘baby” sized scoop that performs! Only 13.5” long and 4.5” tall, this scoop will fit where others won’t. Polished Aluminum with your choice of a smooth top or raised fins, fits most 4bbl carbs.

A cool look in a compact size!

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20% 50%Big Savings!

off Select TKO Items

1/2 Price Gauges

AA1131 14” Aluminum Air Cleaner Base & Lid $29.95

Drop Base Spun-Look Aluminum Air Cleaner

Base and lid only, finished in clear anodize for durability while retaining the high tech spun aluminum look. The base drops 1-5/8” below the throat of the carb and the overall height is only 2-5/8” above the throat. Uses 14” diameter filter, sold separately.

Drop base utilizes radius air flow technology to smooth the transition into the throat of the carburetor making more power.

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Big Summer Savings

KE001579 245/45R17 Street Comp $ 159 KE001600 275/40R17 Street Comp $ 189 KE001601 235/55R17 Street Comp $ 195 KE001602 235/40R18 Street Comp $ 195 KE001603 225/40R18 Street Comp $ 189 KE001605 245/40R18 Street Comp $ 195 KE001606 275/35R18 Street Comp $ 240 KE001607 235/50R18 Street Comp $ 205 KE001608 245/45R18 Street Comp $ 205 KE001609 255/45R18 Street Comp $ 230 KE001615 255/35R20 Street Comp $ 224 KE001616 275/35R20 Street Comp $ 230 KE001617 245/45R20 Street Comp $ 224 KE001618 275/40R20 Street Comp $ 244 KE001620 275/40R18 Street Comp $ 244 KE001621 245/40R19 Street Comp $ 244 KE001622 255/40R19 Street Comp $ 255 KE001623 285/35R19 Street Comp $ 279

Street Comp

Built for ultra high performance applications, provides incredible traction, crisp handling, and high speed cornering ability with the outstanding appearance you’d expect from Mickey Thompson. Compounded for both dry and wet traction.

The Ultimate UHP Tire For American Muscle

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Convert to Fuel Injection FAST

CC30226-KIT EZ-EFI Base Kit $ 1649 CC30227-KIT EZ-EFI Master Kit In-line Pump $ 1999

No laptop or tuning experience needed it

does the work for you!

- Kit includes mini ECU, wideband O2 sensor, wiring harness, injectors, fuel pump kit & 4150 throttle body- 4150 throttle body works with original carb-style linkage- Bolts on to any engine under 600 HP - Perfect choice for street rods & muscle cars- Easy-to-use setup Wizard system tunes itself

- No factory ECU/Harness required - No Tuning Experience Necessary - Plug & Play SAVE

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MF11225 2.25” - Off set In / Centre Out $ 79 MF11226 2.50” - Off set In / Centre Out $ 79 MF11235 2.25” - Off set In / Off set Out $ 79 MF11236 2.50” - Off set In / Off set Out $ 79

Satin Finish Stainless Steel

And a great Sound too!

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TC640000 StreetThunder HEI Distributor $ 95

StreetThunder HEI Performance Distributor 50,000 volt high performance coil and 50 amp module means this distributor is misfi re free to 6500 RPM! An attractive polished housing and red cap fi nish it off with style.

Now

$ 95 SAVE $32

BM112002 S/S TRANS TH400 $ 1199 BM20404 TORK MASTER 2000 CONVERTER $ 219

TH400 package

$ 1250 Package Price

SAVE $168 over individual prices

BM113001 S/S TRANS TH350 $ 1099 BM20400 TORK MASTER 2400 CONVERTER $ 189

TH350 package

$ 1150 Package Price

SAVE $138 over individual prices

$80 - $100 a Set!

Big Summer Savings!

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Dress Up & Car Care

Big Summer Savings

ED20254 Air-Gap Dual-Quad Kit Endurashine $1299

Dual Quad Intake Manifold Kit

Includes the new Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap Dual-Quad intake manifold and two 500 cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetors (one manual choke, one electric choke). To make the installation simple, these kits also include a high-tech progressive throttle linkage, Russell fuel line and high-quality Edelbrock intake gaskets.

Convert your small block Chevy to a Dual Carb

ED20244 Air-Gap Single Kit Endurashine $899

Single-Quad Intake Manifold and Carb Kit

Includes an Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap aluminum intake manifold that is coated with Edelbrock’s EnduraShine finish, an intake gasket set, intake manifold bolts, a carburetor stud kit, and an Edelbrock Performer Series 600 cfm electric choke carburetor.

Everything you need to upgrade your induction system

ED2098 Power Package Kit 410HP $1749

Power Package Top End Kit

Edelbrock has taken the guesswork out of top-end component selection by actually placing the power package components together in complete kits. These kits include almost everything you need to make serious horsepower.

PD11201 RED (11oz)

PD11203 BLACK (11oz)

PD11207 WHITE (11oz)

PD11209 CLEAR (11oz)

PD11221 GUNMETAL (11oz)

Plasti DipMulti Purpose Rubber Coating!

It sticks to just about anything clean, but easily peels off. Great for temporary colour changes of wheels, body panels, valve covers and much much more!

$18SAVE $2

A chrome frame with a Tuf Bubble Novelty Plate Shield to protect your license plate. The novelty plate shield has a lifetime guarantee against cracks and breaks.

CZ62310 Tuf Combo, Chrome/Clear $16CZ62320 Tuf Combo, Chrome/Smoke $16CZ62520 Tuf Combo, Chrome/Blue $16

Tuf Combo

The novelty plate shield is an unbreakable polycarbonate with a UV resistant stabilizer to prevent discoloration.CZ73100 Tuf Bubble Shield CLEAR $8CZ73200 Tuf Bubble Shield SMOKE $8CZ73400 Tuf Bubble Shield BLUE $8

Tuf Bubble Shield

PD11218 Blaze Orange

PD11219 Blaze Blue

PD11222 Blaze Yellow

PD11223 Blaze Pink

PD11224 Blaze Green

PD11225 Blaze Purple

Plasti Dip BlazeEye-catching looks for any application

Create a one-of-a-kind look! The Blaze collection is electric, eye-catching neon-bright colour and still creates a protective easy-grip surface coating to shield against abrasion, corrosion, mild impact, and the elements. If you decide to change the look it’ll peel off easily leaving the material underneath in its original, pre-Dipped condition.

SAVE $3 $22

Includes two sets of S/S Locking Fasteners

Licence Plate Frames from $8

Many styles available!

RP11722 Max Clean $15

Max CleanRoyal Purple Max-Clean is a 3-in-1 high performance synthetic cleaner that maximizes the performance of your fuel system. Formulated with state-of-the-art detergents to deeply penetrate and clean injectors, carburetors, intake valves and combustion chambers. Max-Clean is EPA/CARB Compliant. Safe for gasoline and diesel engines.

SAVE $3

RP51020 0W20 Five Quart Jug



RP51530 5w30 Five Quart Jug

5 Quarts of Synthetic Oil

$45

New 5 quart size, works out to $9 /qt! SAVE

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Flexfi t So-Cal Script Flat Visors : Premium Fitted 210 pro-baseball on-fi eld shape with fl at visor, matching fabric sweatband, 210 taping on inside seams, hard buckram, 3 3/4" crown and moisture absorbent pro headband. Bottom stitched for durability, with matching color under- visor.

SC6010S Black Script Hat Flex-Fit 24.95 Flexfi t S/M, L/XL

SC6011L Brown Script Hat Flex-Fit 24.95 Flexfi t S/M, L/XL

SC6019L Grey Script Hat Flex-Fit 24.95 Flexfi t S/M, L/XL

SC6020 Classic Snap Back Script Hat 20.95 Adjustable hat

Adjustable Cotton Hat Brushed light weight Cotton Cap with traditional adjustable fabric strap.

SO-CAL Logo sheet SC91111 9.99 Ea.

Dare Devil Decal Sheet SC93171 9.99 Ea.

Vicious & Wolf Decal Sheet SC93172 9.99 Ea.

Shine Decal Sheet SC98015 9.99 Ea.

SO-CAL Vinyl Sticker Sheet SC93197 9.99 Ea.

Stickers SO-CAL Tool Box Decal SC91033 2.99 Ea. (11” x 3.5”)

Each SO-CAL vinyl sticker sheet comes with a variation of designs and sizes. Grab a sheet of each and plaster your garage, tool box or car windows.

This beautifully embroidered and affordably priced jacket is constructed of light weight materials yielding year round comfort. Each jacket is built to exacting specifi cations featuring medium grain black leather outer shell, cream leather sleeves, gun metal gray polyester liner, two slash outer pockets, brass zipper, inside zippered pocket, solid black knitted cuffs/waistband, and leather gusseted upper inner sleeves. A must for any serious car guy. SC4015M : $ 299.00 Ea.

Roadster Leather Jacket in Cream and Black

Front Chest Logo

SO-CAL Speed Shop Embroidered Varsity Jacket : Embroidered Black on Black Varsity Jacket. Featuring fully embroidered SO-CAL logo on back and embroidered SO-CAL Script on the front left chest. 100% leather sleeves and wool body. Nylon lined. SC4018XL $ 168.99 XL - 2X

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Truck Door T-shirt - Double-sided Print

SO-CAL Logo Lapel Pin SC90601 $ 6.95 Measures 1"x 1/4"

EST. 1946 TEE SC7025BM Short Sleeve Black 21.99 S - XL $24.99 2X - 3X

Genuine So-Cal Speed Shop Since 1946. Ask Your Dealer. SC7017OM Short Sleeve Olive 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

Your superior auto supply store SC7018LM Short Sleeve Navy 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

SO-CAL Speed Shop Guaranteed Excellence SC7022BM Short Sleeve Black 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

SO-CAL Speed Shop California Tank SC7023WM Short Sleeve White 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

Lots of other Shirt Styles available!

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ordering. Prices subject to change without notice.

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SO-CAL Shirts are available from Small, all the way up to 2XL: and prices vary accordingly. Most S-L Ts are $24.99,

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ordering. Prices subject to change without notice.

SO-CAL Speed Shop Hot Rod Service SC7024BM Short Sleeve Black 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

SO-CAL Speed Shop Safety Fast SC7031WM Short Sleeve White 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

SO-CAL Firerite T-Shirt SC7032BM Short Sleeve Black 24.99 S - XL $26.99 2X - 3X

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Big Summer Savings

Tailgate Light Bar

PU90009-48 48” LED Light Bar w/Turn $ 99 PU90009-60 60” LED Light Bar w/Turn $ 129

Installs in minutes using supplied 3M tape or mounting screws for a secure installation!

60 LED Light Bar w/Turn Signal Function

WA31-5170 Polished E-Series Bull Bar $ 349 WA32-0055 License Plate relocation kit $ 34

Tough looking 3” tube and skid plate design is made from polished stainless for lasting shine. Easy bolt on installation, a license plate relocation kit may be required.

Look good without breaking the bank!

SAVE

$90 Was $ 438.99 • From $ 349

$ 299 Pr. WA23-0500 Polished Stainless E-Series bars start @

$ 210 Pr. WA23-0505 Black E-Series Side bars start @

Great Price on Westin Bars! 3rd Generation side bars off er style and functionality! Direct bolt on design all Hardware is included.

KE861125 LED Tailgate Spoiler $ 299

5-Function LED Tailgate Spoiler

These Anzo tailgate spoiler LED light bars mount on your truck’s tailgate and provide super-bright LED lighting for brake, turn signal, or parking lights. Their 5-function design allows you to use them for additional turn indicators, drive lights, brake lights, and more.

SAVE $55

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These lights are a great addition to any off -road vehicle. Choose from various bar lengths and three unique beam patterns. Built strong to handle most terrain. Solid housing construction with deep heat sinks to dissipate heat and a powerful, dual row of LED bulbs. Bars are equipped with stainless steel mounting brackets, allowing for versatile installation. Outstanding light output for a fraction of most competitors.

HIMBD12F 8” LED FLOOD LIGHT $ 149 HIMBD24F 14” LED FLOOD LIGHT $ 275 HIMBD84C 26” LED COMBO LIGHT $ 899

LED Light Bar Turn night into day with the flip of a switch!

8” & 14” Choose from Spot or Flood

HIHLED LED Light Bar Relay Harness $ 29.95

KE663000 1.5” - 2.5” Keys - GM P/U 88-07 4WD $ 239 KE663050 2.5” Keys - GM HD P/U 01-10 $ 239

ReadyLift torsion keys are designed to grab the “FLAT” of the torsion bar for a tighter, sturdier fi t. CNC machined adjuster bolt pockets and 10.9 grade metric hardware allow for proper bolt seating, ensuring an accurate and safe adjustment. Only ReadyLift torsion keys are forged, making them 25% stronger than OEM and designed to last the life of your vehicle.

Forged Torsion Key

SAVE

$25 was $ 264 • Now $ 239

KE661090 2” Coil Spacers - Dodge Ram 94-01 $ 239

Provides up to 2” of lift for clearance to add up to 35” wheels and tires.

Coil Spacers

KE662059 2” Strut Extension - Ford F150 04-13 $ 239 KE663085 2.25” Strut Extension GM P/U 07-14 $ 239

• Keep Your Factory Ride• Will never wear, break or fail• Toughest fi nish• Safest way to mild lift• Does not require permanent modifi cations• No Cutting or Drilling Required• CNC Machined from aluminum• Will align back to factory specifi cations• No spring compression required• Installs in about 1-2 hours

Strut Extension

Westin Mail-In Rebate

$35

Tailgate Light Bar Tailgate Light Bar

2” Strut Extension - Ford F150 04-13 2” Strut Extension - Ford F150 04-13 $ 239 $ 239

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Air & Fuel Air & Fuel

Big Summer Savings

ED1532 2009-10 5.7L HEMI $ 7695

Does your 5.7 HEMI need more power?

All Edelbrock E-Force supercharger kits feature Eaton’s Gen VI Twin Vortices Series TVS rotor group - the same internals used on the new Corvette ZR-1. The most effi cient supercharger on the market for the popular Chrysler 5.7L and 6.1L HEMI engines. 506 HP & 501 TQ

Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger systems deliver excellent horsepower and torque in a complete, street-legal kit that fi ts under the factory hood. The core of each system is the Eaton Gen VI 2300 TVS® Supercharger rotating assembly. Eaton’s assembly features a four lobe design with 160° of twist for maximum fl ow, minimum temperature rise and quiet operation for excellent drivability.

Special Features:• Bolt-on install - � ts under stock hood• Everything � ts right out of the box• Eaton® 2300 TVS Rotor assembly• Self contained oil system• Electronic PCM programming module• High Flow Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS) • Little to no decrease in fuel economy• Individual runners for maximum torque

SAVE NOW!

SAVE NOW! ED1578 2007-12 4.8 & 5.3L GM $ 6995

Boost the power in your GM truck

Turn your truck into a true work horse! Towing and off -road applications will see a tremendous benefi t created from the twelve inch long intake runners that are designed to increase low end torque. You will also feel the boost in horsepower throughout the entire RPM curve! 334 HP & 380 TQ

ED1588 2011-13 5.0L Mustang $ 6495

Supercharge your 5.0L Pony and stay legal!

Instant, reliable and safe HP AND maximum low end torque for your Mustang 5.0L. Edelbrock superchargers provide the most power at the lowest amount of boost, resulting in performance that is safe for a completely stock engine.

559 HP & 503 TQ

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SAVE NOW! ED1598 2010-13 CAMARO $ 7195

Take your Camaro to the next Level

This supercharger kit for the 2010-12 Camaro SS features 12Ó long intake runners for maximum low end torque. It’s compact design fi ts under the stock hood and compliments the clean look of the engine compartment.

599 HP & 547 TQ

ED1536 2005-10 6.1L HEMI $ 7395

Most efficient supercharger for your 6.1 HEMI

This complete Edelbrock E-Force supercharger system includes everything you need to bolt it on under the hood, including supercharger/manifold assembly, fuel injectors, air-to-water intercooler and a handheld fl ash programmer to properly tune the factory ECU for the added power. 556 HP & 501 TQ

SAVE NOW!

$1,000 in Rebates!

Up To

$500 US Mail In Rebate from Edelbrock on all Superchargers!$500 CDN Rebate from PI on in-stock Superchargers onlyFull details in Store.

Get all your E-Force questions answered by Edelbrock’s Cary Redman at 87 Advance - see store for details!

Special Features:

Performance Seminar on Edelbrock Superchargers September 16!

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Chassis

Big Summer Savings

DN010102 2”x 50’ - Tan $ 45 DN010108 2”x 50’ - Black $ 48 DN010127 2”x 50’ - Titanium $ 51

Tan Exhaust Wrap

HT Silicone Coating spray is highly recommended

• Reduces Under Hood Temperature up to 50%!• Increases Exhaust Flow• Improves Horsepower• Convenient Installation Guidelines

SAVE

$19 UP TO

Spiro Pro 8mm Ignition Wires

Available in Blue, Red and Black

TC74202 All SPIRO PRO Custom wires on sale! $ 20%

• Stainless Steel Spiro Wound Core • ProBoot Low Profi le Spark Plug Boot •

SAVE

20%

TO54505450 1.25” Billet Wheel Adaptors $ 35

Billet Wheel Adaptors

These can be used as spacers to move your existing wheels out 1.25” or can be had with diff erent bolt patterns allowing you to adapt diff erent wheels to your vehicle!

From

$ 35 SAVE

$15 UP TO

PI15224 H4 XTREME WHITE+ $ 71

XTREME WHITE PLUS Headlight Bulbs

The Xtreme White Series of bulbs have a cool white light output that gives the driver better color recognition on depth perception and better contrast than stock halogen lamps. The blue top coat on this series of bulbs adds a slight blue tint to a lamp with no loss of performance.

From

$ 71 SAVE

$12 UP TO

TU7127D As Cast 100 amp 1 or 3 wire $ 99

Original look with up to date performance

With an as cast fi nish and a gold zinc pulley & fan, these alternators look stock but have enough power to support heavy electrical loads. SAVE

$37

TU7127ND Chrome 100amp 1-wire $ 125

Chrome that will get you home

Like all Tuff Stuff products, these 100% USA alternators are smoothed, buff ed, polished and plated for the ultimate shine. High quality internals keep your battery charged.

SAVE $36

VP16900 Manual Boost Controller $ 74

Manual Boost Controller

A Manual Boost Controller is one of the easiest and most cost eff ective ways to squeeze more horsepower and torque from your turbocharged vehicle. Adjustment key included.

SAVE $15

VP12800 2.5” Intercooler 18”x6.5”x3.25” $ 175 VP12810 2.5” Intercooler 22”x9”x3.25” $ 245 VP12815 3” Intercooler 25”x12”x3.5” $ 375

Air to Air Intercooler

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$75 UP TO

PT40011 COIL (1.5ohm) OIL-FILLED (BLACK) $ 35 PT40111 COIL (1.5ohm) EPOXY (BLACK) $ 39 PT40001 COIL (1.5ohm) OIL-FILLED (CHROME) $ 39

Flame-Thrower Its higher voltage allows larger spark plug gaps for added power, smoother response and better fuel economy. These coils are internally resisted so they are compatible with many ignition systems.

SAVE

$11 UP TO

PT1181 IGNITOR KIT DELCO 8cyl $ 75 PT1281 $ 75 PT1381A $ 80

Ignitor

Never Change Points Again!

Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.

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$25 UP TO

FE15935 2.25” U-FIT DUAL KIT $ 269 FE15936 2.50” U-FIT DUAL KIT $ 289 FE15937 3.00” U-FIT DUAL KIT $ 309

U-Fit Dual Exhaust KitThe universal kit that will help you to install a dual exhaust system on your car with a crossover pipe.

JUST ADD MUFFLERS!

Does not include hardware

$ 269 $ 269

Upgrade to S/S only $60 more!

COIL (1.5ohm) OIL-FILLED (BLACK) COIL (1.5ohm) OIL-FILLED (BLACK)

SAVE $16

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Big Summer Savings

PR302350 Ford Racing 13” A/C Chrome $ 59

Chrome Ford Air Cleaner

Includes special die-cast Ford Oval nut

Ford Racing 13” A/C Black

PR302352 $ 69 Ea.

SAVE $29

Ford Mustang 13” A/C Chrome

PR302361 $ 75 Ea.

SAVE $29

SAVE $20

AP154-3601 ARP Head Bolts SBF $ 55 AP134-3601 ARP Head Bolts SBC $ 83 AP250-4202 ARP Head Bolts 6.0L Powerstroke $ 515

ARP Head Bolts

ARP High Performance series head bolt kits are tough!

They are rated at 170,000 psi--15 percent stronger than Grade 8 fasteners. They come available with hex heads or reduced wrenching 12-point heads that eliminate the need for valve train removal when re-torquing cylinder heads.

SAVE

$50 UP TO

AW304100 Wide band Digital O2 Gauge $ 225

AEM Wide band 02

Wickedly accurate, these gauges work as a gauge or with standalone EMS. Includes Bosch 5v sensor. Analog gauges also available

SAVE $24

AW304350 Boost Controller/Gauge $ 315

AEM TruBoost Controller

Gauge and Boost Controller all in one!

SAVE $24

PW10101 Including GM column plug $ 359 PW10102 w/o GM column plug $ 359

This harness is ready to install with colour coded, pre-printed high quality wire. Modern blade type fuse block with pre-terminated wire. Painless wiring kits are guaranteed for life.

12 Circuit Wiring Harness

SAVE

$40 Was $ 399 • Now $ 359

CT56-864 Multi US 4.3 for all batteries $ 79

Multi US 4.3

Battery Chargers

• Fully automatic charging and maintenance• 8 steps process maximizes battery life and performance• Water-resistant so that the solution could be taken to the problem even if it rains or snows• Reconditions deep discharged batteries• Desulphation step extends battery life• Water resistant, short-circuit proof and polarity protected for untroubled use

OBSC75U RED TOP (75/35) 720CCA $ 159 OBSC34U RED TOP (34/78) 800CCA $ 189 OBSC78S RED TOP CLASS 78 BATTERY $ 189

Maximum Starting Power • Strongest 5 second starting burst • Completely spill-proof• Mountable in many positions

Red Top

SAVE

$21 Was $ 179.99 • Now $ 159

PQ80000 SBC 6.75” INT BALANCER $ 69 PQ80001 SBC 6.75 EXT BALANCER $ 96 PQ80002 SBC 8” INT BALANCER $ 99 PQ80003 SBC 8” EXT BALANCER $ 105

Powerforce Street Dampers

Withstands the demands of today’s street performance enthusiasts!

WF11419R Quick kit for 4160 Carbs $ 25 WF11485R Quick kit for 4150 Carbs $ 35 WF15152B Complete kit for 4160 Carbs $ 29 WF15413 Complete kit for larger 4160 Carbs $ 39 WF15456B Complete kit for 4150 DP $ 39

Quick Kits for Holley Carburetors

Top quality components to restore your carb!

The most common parts you need to bring your Holley carb back to as-new condition.

SAVE $5

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$27 UP TO

Many other applications available!

in-Stock only

LOATS6350AM TH350-23” Shifter w/knob $ 239

Lokar Automatic Shifter!

Tranny mount design makes for an easy installation! Display model Clearout - This Shifter ONLY!

SAVE

$127 UP TO

CLEARANCE

This harness is ready to install with colour coded, pre-printed This harness is ready to install with colour coded, pre-printed

SAVE

$10 UP TO

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Air & Fuel

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Diggers, Funnies, Gassers and Altereds Author: Bob McClurg • 204 So� bound pages

• 200 Colour and 150 B/W photos • SACT521 • $29.95

Just in time to coincide with our story on the ONDR, Car Tech has released their book about the golden age of drag racing in paperback

Featuring a forward by the legendary John Force. Th ere was a time in drag racing when creativity ran rampant, and innovation was the name of the game. Every class had its own rules, every car had its own look, every team had its own agenda, and every driver had his own style.

From the 1960s through the 1970s, the sport grew and changed dramatically, and it all happened in front of Bob McClurg’s camera.

McClurg is an accomplished magazine writer and photographer, but he’s best known for his drag racing images of the 1960s and 1970s. His lens captured all of the exciting action of the Roadsters, Gassers, Altereds, Top Fuel, Funny Cars, Pro Stocks, and even the modern age of nostalgia drag racing.

Follow each of the classes as they evolve, each year bringing more speed and lower elapsed times. Follow the exciting careers of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, “TV Tommy” Ivo, “Big John” Mazmanian, and many more.

Now available in paperback for the fi rst time, McClurg’s best drag racing photos are brought together in one volume—a book that is a necessary addition to any drag racing fan’s library.•

DIGGERS, FUNNIES, GASSERS and ALTEREDS

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Maxim Lemoine, 21, likes to ride BMX bikes and skateboards. Like any other young man his

age looking to find his identity in this world of high expectations, he might not care now, but these days he’s a big deal. As 2012 Drift Mania (DMCC) Pro-Am Champ, Maxim is well on his way to having a successful 2013 PRO season. He would probably like you to know that he is still the same kid who likes to ride bikes and go around with a huge smile on his face. Lately, he’s taken to having his hair cut in a mullet, to which his English-

speaking friends stated, “Business in the front/Party in the back,” just like his Chevy S10 pickup truck.

Pickup trucks have always been man’s best vehicular companion. Everyone knows how useful and how enjoyable it can be to drive a pickup and customize it to suit particular needs. From lifted monster trucks to slammed-down mini-trucks, pickups have saved some of the automakers from going completely bankrupt. As the most accessorized vehicles out there today, they keep our performance aftermarket industry thriving.

A product of great parenting, Maxim’s parents took him to racing events such as drag racing, mud drags, stock car racing, Grand Prix Trois-Rivieres, and boat racing at Valleyfield Regatta. All of which had shaped the young man to become a tire-slayer at just 21 years old.

Although not a competitive extreme sportsman, Maxim is an avid skateboarder and BMX rider, all of which give him an adrenaline-fed natural instinct for winning. In 2012, he captured the DMCC Pro-Am Championship title, and at this time of writing, he is the current points

Story & Photos by Jover Papag • Action Photos by Jeremy Alan Glover

MAX


BusIness in the Front-Party in the Back


leader in the Pro DMCC Championship. Impressing peers and fans alike, he

cites Patrick Cyr as a great influence to his program, the two competitors are #teamfriendship, often seen hanging out and sharing laughs both in and outside the racetrack. The senior Pat Cyr found instant rapport and took well to the then-unknown Maxim Lemoine in 2011 when Max had cut his teeth in competition and took several podiums on his run to a Pro-Am championship.

Why would anyone ever decide to use a pickup truck as a competition vehicle? To Maxim, he didn’t really have a choice at the time, as this Chevy S10 was his only automobile. Early on, he worked in a

cramped garage with barely enough room to work on one side at a time. Through hard work and perseverance he earned enough money by working at a speed shop in Quebec City where he hashed out a plan to put in the best motor available – a LSX 454 from GM Performance. For those who don’t know, this is essentially a modern 21st century 454, utilizing a tall-deck LSX Bowtie Block and occupying the same space of a LS motor. With a forged rotating assembly and six bolt heads that hold down over 600 ponies, you cannot miss hearing this engine. The custom 5-inch exhaust terminates right behind the cab just below ear-level. To say this truck is loud is like saying all the heavy metal bands in the

world playing at the same time with like 600 amplifiers in the same venue would be loud. To those who are easily afraid, we like to say, – hide your kids and cover their ears.

What you don’t see is the development that Maxim and his best pal, JP have put into the fabrication of this seriously competitive S10 Pickup. From the custom fabricated dashboard with AutoMeter gauges, fuse panel and switches, to the roll cage and the custom-welded frame, this truck is a monster on its own. Putting the power to the pavement is achieved with QA1 Proma Star coilovers from strengthened and boxed suspension pickup points. When more traction is needed, Maxim uses weights to ballast the rear

Max sliding with his idol & friend Pat Cyr

Bro, do you even lift?

Nice & Tidy Dash


TECH SPECS1999 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner: Maxim Lemoine 2012 Drift Mania (DMCC) Pro-Am Champ

ENGINE:• GM Performance Parts tall-deck LSX 454• Forged rotating assembly• 6-bolt cylinder heads deep breathing• GM Performance Parts LSX/LS7 4-bbl manifold• Holley 4150 Street Avenger 870 CFM 4 barrel carb • MSD 6LS 2 igntion• Headman Hustler Headers with 1-¾ primary tubes • Estimated horsepower: 600+HP

CHASSIS and SUSPENSION:• Spot-welded frame and chassis • Fabrication by Maxim and JP• Partly boxed & reinforced suspension pickup points• QA1 front and rear custom coilovers with QA1 Proma

Star double adjustable shocks

DRIVETRAIN:• TKO 600 Transmission• Welded rear-end with 3.42:1 gears• Procomp Series 52 steel wheels with 225/45/17 front

and 255/45/17 rear

INTERIOR:• Custom steel dash • AutoMeter Sport Comp gauges• Custom side-brake handle• Sparco Sprint 5 seats• Sparco steering wheel• Custom switch and fuse panels• Safety roll cage custom built by Maxim and JP at

Lloyd Transport

EXTERIOR:• 2-tone red and black paint and bodywork done by

Leblanc Autocentre

SPECIAL THANKS: KSK Drift Team, Family and Friends especially:JP, Matjul, ced, Camille, Oliwood and Pakbo

suspension for more traction. Contrary to what most people think, drifting is as much traction as it is losing traction. You must go sideways, but you must also propel forward and leave your competitor in a huge plume of tire smoke to win. This humble truck subtly hides a few secrets up its sleeve and often leaves losing competitors in its wake, wondering where they can gain on Maxim and his trusty Chevy.

For every normal enthusiast, there’s always a rare outlier – someone who has to go completely against the grain. For Drift Mania Drifting Championship (DMCC) driver, Maxim Lemoine, he couldn’t have picked a better ride. In a sea of imports – some of which are running modern domestic V8 power, Maxim’s truck definitely sticks out and makes a bold statement, while obliterating rubber in a very dramatic way. Really, what’s not to like? •

Bro, do you even lift?

Nice & Tidy Dash

Legendary LSX 454


About the Photographer: All the drifting photos of Maxim’s truck were taken by Jeremy Alan Glover, based out of Montreal. See more of Jeremy’s awesome work at: jagimaging.com.

About the Author: When Jover Papag’s not drifting his F20C-powered AE86, he’s handling social media for Performance Improvements. Give us a like on facebook.com/PIspeedshops #TruckTuesday

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Story by Bob McJannett • Photos: Jim Madigan

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If you have been around drag racing in Southern Ontario for a while, you

experienced it during what is now referred to as the golden years. Years when, if you went to the track, you never knew just what you might see. No matter if you were at Cayuga, St. Thomas, or Niagara, the numbers and types of cars were amazing.

Racers from that era built their cars to suit themselves, as well as the rule book. Those were the days before big

money sponsors and cloned cars. In those days, all cars did not look alike, with the only difference being the colour and the lettering. NHRA referred to that era as “Ingenuity in Action.”

If those days appeal to you, you can relive them right here at St. Thomas Raceway in Sparta, Ontario. St. Thomas was opened over 50 years ago by Bob and Helen Harvey and was for years run by the family. Unfortunately, the Harveys have passed

away, but the track is still operating. There have been a few name changes

originally St. Thomas Dragway then London Motorsports Park, and now St. Thomas Raceway, but the venue remains one of the nicest places to see races. The track features pits with grass, trees and a wonderful family attitude, plus good food at the concessions. Racing today closely matches those days in the 60s especially when the ONDR show is in town.


The ONDR (Ontario Nostalgia Drag Racers) was started in 2002 by Rick Proctor who, while sitting in the stands at St. Thomas, wondered why all the old style cars in the area were running against all the new cars. Rick felt there were enough cars from 1974 back that would make a fun oriented nostalgia drag club. Shortly after that, the ONDR was born. Rules were created and classes set.

However, the first and most important rule was to have fun. Eleven years later, there are 300+ members all having fun, while reliving the golden days of drag racing.

Look over Jim Madigan’s photos from their last event at St. Thomas and check the web site for their next outing. What a fun variety of cars, who says you can’t go back? •

For more info on Rick Proctor and the ONDR visit: www.fastpast.ca.


For the last 33 years, the Antique and Classic Boat Society - Toronto has held

one of the largest boat shows in Canada. Each year, there is a feature boat builder with as many of that particular genre on display as possible. Over time famous builders such as Ditchburn, Greavette, Seabird, Chris Craft, and many others have all been recognized.

For the last 21 years, the show has been held at the Muskoka Wharf in scenic Gravenhurst, Ontario. This is home port for the Muskoka Steamship Fleet consisting of the RMS Segwun, the SS

Wenonah ll and the SS Wanda lll. This year’s event, held on July 6 took

a different turn, billed as “The Greatest Race Boat Show in Canadian History.” The 2013 event featured a wide variety of racing water craft. Everything from genuine antique wooden racers, to modern fibreglass versions with a nice mix of unlimited hydroplanes and sea fleas were all on display.

The docks were filled with all types of speed boats with a great turnout of “Gentlemans Racers.” Certainly one of the highlights was the freshly restored 64-year-

old Miss Canada lV, the varnish was barely dry when it hit the water. Miss Canada lV is powered by a 3,000 HP Rolls Royce Griffin engine. At 34-feett-long, we are talking impressive.

One of the other interesting parts of the day was to watch these great boats demonstrating their prowess on the water on a closed course set up in front of the boat docks, the sounds of power would make your heart pound.

All in all, it was a great day. Hats off to the ACBS for putting on an amazing show. I can’t wait till next year. •

Story & Photos: Len Sly

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The 42’ Team Apache, owned by Lorne Libel, was powered by not one, but two Entec 3151 blown big block engines.

One highlight of the show was the unveiling of Bob Genovese’s freshly restored 1948 Miss Canada IV Greavette, powered with a 12-cylinder Rolls Royce engine.

The greatest race boat show in Canadian history



Ramblin Rose, 18’ homebuilt with a 400HP Chev V8 owned by Randy Milligan.

The RMS Segwun and The SS Wenona ll wait to load passengers going out for the lunch cruise.

How about 1,370 HP of GE Turbine power? Mark Nye’s “Squirt 2” had it.

There was an interesting display of early race outboard engines

In addition to their Friday Night cruise at East Side Mario’s on Argentia in Mississauga, the Mississauga Classic Car Club

combine with Skyway Jack’s Restaurant for two Sunday mornings to bring you breakfast with the cars. This year’s events were held on June 9 and July 14. The sun shone and lots of great cars turned out for the good food, music and just plain fun.

Watch the MCCC web site for your next chance to have an excellent breakfast and to see some great cars. •

Mississauga Classic Car Morning

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After so many journeys down the road, drivers and passengers alike develop a unique way of communicating. Some refer to it as The Code, which is only shared with those who know

the secret handshake, while others treat it like a trip to Vegas—what happens in the garage, stays in the garage.

Whether broadcast at full volume or as quietly as a group of angry mimes, a driver or passenger’s message won’t mean anything if you can’t crack the code. We’ve eliminated the need to call in MacGyver, interpretive dancers or the dudes from Counting Cars by creating this handy decoder.

“I’ll be done in ten minutes.”This is when many people discover that their loved one is a time lord. What the speaker thinks is only ten minutes can turn out to be hours or days. Unfortunately, those not inside the TARDIS (or the garage or the walk-in closet) know exactly how much time has passed and must use a bullhorn or cut the power supply to get said time lord’s attention.

“It was on sale.”If you have yet to understand the importance of reacting to this statement with praise and admiration instead of suspicion, you have a dark and lonely future ahead of you.

“It came that way.”This sentence—usually uttered at a cruise night or other vehicle-

gawking event by a chap who claims the Mustang engine in his Honda Civic is stock—should not be taken as an invitation to share your knowledge of how a particular make and model left the factory floor.

For some car nuts, all they have left is their belief. What you can do is point them in the right direction if they need parts or service for their unique-yet-stock automobile.

“It only needs a bit of work.”If this is said while a driver is acting like a young owner of an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle, you have a lost cause on your hands. If, by chance, you are able to inspect the vehicle before purchase, take a magnet with you to help determine how much of the ride’s body is still metal.

“Think of it as an investment.”And this last statement is the one that rings true for most of us. The time spent fixing up, souping up or simply driving around in the cars we love is an investment that pays off. Maybe it won’t be in copious amounts of cash, but it will be in overall enjoyment. There’s something magical that happens when the engine purrs, the road beckons and there’s still fuel in the tank.

Heck, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a driver proudly and excitedly explain how he or she fixed that faulty whatchamacallit or grinding doohickey, I’d have that beach house in Belize.

In the meantime, we can use our road-worthy common sense whenever those “code phrases” are uttered.

Enjoy the ride •

Dashboard ConfessionalDecoding what drivers and passengers are really saying

• Image Credit: Ryan McMartin •

About the Author: Bonnie Staring is a comedic triple-threat (writer, performer, coupon user), and she appreciates the road of life a lot more than she might let on. Bonnie has plans to master social media one day, right after she learns how to machine rotors. www.bonniestaring.com