Roadkill Extra

The engine in Mike Finnegan's Firebird died after just one lap of the road course in Memphis. Find out what really happened that day, as well as the hopeful delusion that the problem was nothing more than a backward fuel filter.

Mike Copeland of Diversified Creations in Brighton, Michigan shares tech tips and revelations about everything that needed to happen to get the 1969 Pontiac Firebird ready for the Tire Rack One Lap of America competition.

Mike Copeland of Diversified Creations in Brighton, Michigan shares tech tips and revelations about everything that needed to happen to get the 1969 Pontiac Firebird ready for the Tire Rack One Lap of America competition.

David Freiburger and Tony Angelo learn that nearly every mechanical part of the 1969 Pontiac Firebird Mike Finnegan bought needs to be replaced, and the team has two or three days to complete it.

David Freiburger and Tony Angelo learn that nearly every mechanical part of the 1969 Pontiac Firebird Mike Finnegan bought needs to be replaced, and the team has two or three days to complete it.

In response to fan questions, David Freiburger explains the $3,000 Hooptie Challenge portion of the Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags annual fan-appreciation event.

The engine in Mike Finnegan's Firebird died after just one lap of the road course in Memphis. Find out what really happened that day, as well as the hopeful delusion that the problem was nothing more than a backward fuel filter.

David Freiburger answers questions about his roles as cohost of Roadkill, Roadkill Garage and Engine Masters, as well as past editor of HOT ROD, Hot Rod Deluxe, Car Craft, Rod and Custom, and 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazines.

Roadkill cohost David Freiburger digs into his toolbox to show off some of his favorite old tools and problem-solvers.

David Freiburger talks his longstanding addiction to books and some of his recommendations for gearhead reading.

Elana Scherr, editor of Roadkill.com and Roadkill magazine, and former staff editor for HotRod.com and HOT ROD magazine, talks with two photojournalists about how to get started in the business.

Elana Scherr, editor of Roadkill.com and Roadkill magazine, and former staff editor for HotRod.com and HOT ROD magazine, talks with two photojournalists about how to get started in the business.

Cohost and executive producer David Freiburger reveals a snapshot of what's to come in Roadkill-land, spilling the beans on future events, politics, episodes and project cars.

Steve Dulcich is cohost of Engine Masters and Roadkill Garage and has developed a cult following, so we sent him out solo for a question-and-answer session based on queries from fans on his @stevedulcich Instagram account.

Mike Finnegan and Tony Angelo are out on the road for the Roadkill trip to One Lap of America. This one is an extended cut of Mike Finnegan and Tony Angelo out on the road in Fin's 1969 Pontiac Firebird.

Mike Finnegan and Tony Angelo are out on the road for the Roadkill trip to One Lap of America. This one is an extended cut of Mike Finnegan and Tony Angelo out on the road in Fin's 1969 Pontiac Firebird.

David Freiburger and Tony Angelo fight with installing a new master cylinder on Mike Finnegan's Firebird before the One Lap of America event.

David Freiburger and Tony Angelo fight with installing a new master cylinder on Mike Finnegan's Firebird before the One Lap of America event.

It's time for more math class with David Freiburger as he explains how to calculate the change in engine rpm at any given speed after changing the rear-axle ratio, tire diameter or transmission ratio.

It's time for more math class with David Freiburger as he explains how to calculate the change in engine rpm at any given speed after changing the rear-axle ratio, tire diameter or transmission ratio.

Part of the saga of the One Lap of America adventure is that Mike Finnegan's 1969 Pontiac Firebird was still being built at Diversified Creations in Brighton, Michigan just a few days before the race.

Show Facebook followers answered a call for questions in force, which lead to this lively conversation between David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich where they discuss whether they have any lingering regrets from their magazine days.

In response to fan questions, David Freiburger explains the $3,000 Hooptie Challenge portion of the Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags annual fan-appreciation event.

David Freiburger explains how to calculate the piston compression height needed to achieve the optimal zero deck height on any engine. The same info can be used to sort out custom connecting-rod lengths and stroker crankshafts.