Classic Auto Mall - #232 - Stewart Howden with Guest Alexis DeJoria
Classic Auto Mall SHOW
Classic Auto Mall SHOW Feb 27, 2026
Classic Auto Mall - #232 - Stewart Howden with Guest Alexis DeJoria

Classic Auto Mall - #232 - Stewart Howden with Guest Alexis DeJoria

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Classic Auto Mall - #232 - Stewart Howden with Guest Alexis DeJoria
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NHRA

NHRA is an organization that runs drag racing events, which are races where cars go very fast in a straight line over a short distance.

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drag racing

Drag racing is a kind of car race where two cars race side by side in a straight line to see who is faster.

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general admission ticket

A general admission ticket is a basic ticket that lets you into the event, sometimes even to special areas where the race teams work on their cars.

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funny car

Funny cars are special drag racing cars that look like regular cars but are built to go very fast in a straight line. They have light bodies and very strong engines.

Term

horsepower

Horsepower tells you how strong a car's engine is. More horsepower means the car can go faster or accelerate quicker.

Term

race track

A race track is a special road where cars race against each other to see who is fastest.

Chevrolet Chevelle
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street racing

Street racing is when people race their cars on normal streets where other cars drive, which can be very unsafe and is usually against the law.

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Skip Barber School

Skip Barber School is a place where people learn how to drive race cars on real tracks safely and improve their racing skills.

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Willow Springs

Willow Springs is a race track in California where people go to practice driving fast cars and race.

nitro funny car
Car

nitro funny car

A nitro funny car is a special race car that goes very fast in a straight line using a special fuel called nitromethane. It's built just for drag racing and looks different from normal cars.

Part

fresh air tank

A fresh air tank is like a small air supply that gives the driver clean air to breathe, so they don't breathe in bad smoke or fumes while racing.

Car

alcohol funny car

An alcohol funny car is a special race car that uses a type of fuel called alcohol to go very fast in straight-line races.

Brand

Dale Worsham

Dale Worsham is a race car driver who competes in drag racing, which is a type of car race where drivers go very fast in a straight line.

Brand

John Force

John Force is a famous race car driver who races really fast cars in drag races. He's won many big races and is well known in the sport.

Term

sub four second runs

It means the car can finish a short race or speed test in less than four seconds, which is very fast.

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nitromethane

Nitromethane is a special kind of fuel that can make race cars go really fast, but it's also very dangerous and can explode if not handled carefully.

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burnouts

Burnouts are when a driver spins the back tires while the car stays still or moves slowly. This makes the tires hot and sticky so the car can grip the road better when the race starts.

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engine rebuild

An engine rebuild means taking apart the car's engine to fix or replace parts so it works like new again. In drag racing, they can do this really fast.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Car

Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS is an old American car that was built to be very fast and strong. The 1967 version is famous for looking cool and having a big engine that makes it go fast.

GMC Typhoon
Car

GMC Typhoon

The GMC Typhoon is a fast and powerful SUV from the 1990s. It had a special engine that made it quicker than most SUVs back then.

Gmc Jimmy
Car

Gmc Jimmy

Chevrolet Bel Air
Chrysler Concorde
Ford Mustang
Car

Ford Mustang

The 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a special version of the Mustang car that was made to be fast and look cool. People like it because it has a strong engine and unique design.

Part

FMX three-speed automatic

The FMX three-speed automatic is a type of transmission made by Ford that changes gears automatically. It was used in many cars a long time ago and is known to be strong.

Part

351 cubic inch Cleveland

The 351 Cleveland is a type of big engine made by Ford that gives the car a lot of power. It was used in muscle cars a long time ago to make them go fast.

Part

Ford 9-inch rear

The Ford 9-inch rear is a strong part at the back of the car that helps turn the wheels. It is famous because it can handle a lot of power and is used in racing cars.

Cadillac El Dorado
Cadillac El
Ford Thunderbird
Term

AC

AC means air conditioning, which cools the inside of the car so you stay comfortable when it's hot outside.

Ford Bronco
Term

EFI

EFI means the engine uses computers to help put fuel into the engine, making it run better and use less gas than older systems.

351 Windsor
Car

351 Windsor

The 351 Windsor is a type of engine made by Ford that has eight cylinders and is known for being strong and reliable.

351 Cleveland
Car

351 Cleveland

The 351 Cleveland is another type of Ford engine with eight cylinders that is made to be more powerful than some other engines.

Brand

Aston Martin

Aston Martin is a car company from Britain that makes fancy and fast cars. They are well known because their cars appear in James Bond movies.

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