A burnout is pretty easy to do, but it's a lot easier with a line-lock. A line-lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so the car stays put while the tires smolder.

Last month we introduced our latest project, a '64 Dodge Polara hardtop, which we'll be transforming into a street/strip car that will ultimately run in the Nostalgia Super Stock drag racing class.

For those of you just joining us, Project Road Rage has progressed from a tired rust bucket, wannabe drag car shell, to a purpose-built road racer, ready to take on the ponies of that "other" brand in ...