David S. Wallens

1 week ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | Colin Wood |Tony Sestito |David S. Wallens |James Wood

Update by James Wood to the Mazda RX-7 project car Apr 17, 2025 | Mazda, Mazda RX-7, Engine Building Photography by James Wood It started like most of my worst ideas do: sitting in the garage, staring at the empty engine bay of my RX-7, sipping cold coffee and letting Marketplace get the best of me. I told myself I’d take my time. Be smart. Build the right motor for the right reasons. Cue: LY6. Six liters of truck-born fury. Iron block.

1 week ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | David S. Wallens

Rand Pobst, a Mustang and two novices itching for seat time: the outcome? During our time at the official GRM test track, the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park, an opportunity arose for Chris Tropea, fellow GRM staffer, and I to get one-on-one driving lessons in our Club Spec Mustang GT project car. From who? None other than pro driver Randy Pobst.

2 weeks ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | David S. Wallens

We know a lot of people who dream of doing something big, but for whatever reason they never get around to those plans. Something stupid–like real life–seems to always get in the way. There are a few individuals, however, who not only dream up big plans; by hook or by crook, they also make those plans a reality. Last summer, 20-year-old Blake … This content is available for GRM+ members and Grassroots Motorsports magazine subscribers only.

2 weeks ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | David S. Wallens |Chris Tropea

Update by Chris Tropea to the Ford Mustang GT project car Apr 9, 2025 | Ford, Ford Mustang Photography by Chris Tropea If you haven’t noticed, 2006 was a long time ago now, and cars have changed a lot in those years. Today, when you step into almost any new car, you are greeted with a large touchscreen infotainment system, parking sensors, radar cruise control and much more.

2 weeks ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | Colin Wood |Coniglio Rampante |David S. Wallens

As the Alfa Romeo Giulia enters its 10th and final year, does it still have that Italian zest that turned heads back in 2015? New for 2025, the multi-trim lineup from last year has been replaced with two models: a "base" Giulia that can be configured with various packages and options plus a limited-edition "Tributo Italiano" model. Regardless of what version you choose, all 2025 Giulias receive the turbocharged, 2.0-liter inline-four.