Richard “The King” Petty’s name echoes through NASCAR like thunder rolling over the plains. Over 35 seasons, he entered 1,184 races, conquered 200 of them, and claimed seven Cup Series championships.

Pontiac’s first turbocharged muscle car arrived just as the classic V8 era was running out of road, which is exactly why it slipped through the cracks. The 1980 and 1981 Trans Am Turbo tried to blend ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...