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Maryland Drag Racer Thomas Logue Killed in Nitrous Bottle Explosion at Home
The drag racing community is grieving after 33-year-old Maryland racer Thomas Logue was killed in a nitrous bottle explosion at…
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When Famous People and Unusual Cars Collide: The Most Surprising Celebrity Vehicle Stories
Celebrity car collections are usually predictable. Lamborghinis, Ferraris, blacked-out SUVs, the occasional vintage Porsche for the more tasteful owner. What…
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The Truck Owner’s Upgrade Path: How to Build Performance Without Destroying Reliability
Modifying a truck is one of the most satisfying things you can do as a vehicle owner — and one…
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Ferrari’s Defiance Is Actually a Gift to Car Enthusiasts Everywhere
When Ferrari publicly declared its position on autonomous driving technology and its commitment to combustion engines, the response split along…
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Smart Buys in Today’s Collector Car Market: What to Look For and What to Avoid
The collector car market has had a turbulent few years. After an extraordinary run of appreciation following the pandemic-era buying…
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Backfire News Weekly Recap: June 4–6, 2026
It was a packed week on Backfire News, with coverage spanning Formula 1, NASCAR history, truck culture, collector cars, and…
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Mooresville Dragway Is Becoming a $50M Motorsports Country Club
Mooresville Dragway, one of North Carolina’s most storied quarter-mile strips, is getting a $50 million makeover — and it won’t…
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The Case for Small, Light, and Analog: Why the Sports Car World Needs to Stop Chasing Horsepower
Something has gone wrong with the modern sports car. Walk through a manufacturer’s lineup today and you’ll find vehicles wearing…
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Best Truck Mods for Every Budget: From $50 to $5,000
Upgrading your truck doesn’t have to break the bank — but it can if you let it. Whether you’re working…
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Beyond the Numbers: What Actually Made NASCAR’s Greatest Drivers Great
Championship trophies and win totals tell part of the story. But the drivers who defined NASCAR’s history did something more…
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The Monaco Grand Prix Experience: Everything That Makes F1’s Crown Jewel Unlike Any Other Race
There is no race weekend in motorsport quite like Monaco. The Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco is not just…
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America’s Big Bet: How Cadillac Is Shaking Up Formula 1 as the Grid’s Newest Team
For the first time in more than a decade, Formula 1 has a brand-new team on the grid — and…