Roadkill Extras

Do you know where the term “drag racing” came from? No? Neither does David Freiburger. But Freiburger did sit down with Wally Parks, the first editor of Hot Rod magazine and founder of the National Hot Rod Association, many years ago and asked him. While Parks didn’t have a definitive answer, he shared many theories. What were some possible origins of “drag racing”?

David Freiburger gets asked a lot about what are the best auto events to go to and where fans can meet the Roadkill crew. Well, on this episode of Roadkill Extra, Freiburger goes through his top 10 list of must-see events of 2019! Don’t wait to check out the rundown either, because the first event is February 7!

Seven hosts. Three cars. Plenty of shenanigans. Honestly, did anyone expect things not to get crazy when bringing together the hosts from Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, HOT ROD Garage, Junkyard Gold, and Head 2 Head? Take a look at this episode of Roadkill Extra to see all of the gaffes and goofs that besiege our hosts while filming Roadkill Episode 86, “Battle of the Network Stars”!

David Freiburger sits down on this episode of Roadkill Extra and talks about some of the slight changes and improvements coming to the show and the MotorTrend website in the coming months. What are they, you ask? Only one way to find out!

While filming Roadkill Episode 86, “Battle of the Network Stars,” David Freiburger discovered that Jethro Bovingdon didn’t know how a drag racing Christmas tree worked. So, on this episode of Roadkill Extra, Freiburger breaks down the finer points of drag racing with a Christmas tree and even some tips to get down the track faster. Check it out right here!

Mike Finnegan has a lot of stories involving fire, but there’s one in particular that he’ll never forget. Sit back and let Finnegan tell you the story of how he almost caught himself on fire while building a mini-truck in high school. Only on this episode of Roadkill Extra!

There’s a new law on the books in California called AB-1824. Maybe you’ve heard of it? David Freiburger has been getting plenty of questions about how Roadkill is going to be dealing with these new noise and exhaust hurdles. Check out this episode of Roadkill Extra to hear why Freiburger isn’t too worried about these new restrictions.

The MotorTrend hosts are back for Roadkill Episode 86, “Battle of the Network Stars,” and they’re picking teams like it’s a grade school kickball game. It’s Team Freiburger versus Team Finnegan. Too bad there’s an odd number of hosts. Who’s the odd man out? Go behind the scenes on this episode of Roadkill Extra to find out!

The OG Roadkill Ramp Truck first appeared back in 2013, and the Roadkill crew has used it to haul any number of their cars over the years. Eventually, Mike Finnegan bought it, took it back to Georgia, and modified it… and then proceeded to buy a new ramp truck. What’s a man going to do with two ramp trucks? Take a look at this episode of Roadkill Extra to find out!

Welcome to the second part of Roadkill Episode 86, “Battle of the Network Stars,” outtakes and bonus moments! As the first day of racing wraps up, Team Freiburger and Team Finnegan get more and more competitive. Who comes out on top? Who ends up in last place? Who ends up in the dirt? Check out this episode of Roadkill Extra to find out, along with plenty of hilarity and goofs!

It all seems so distant now, but there was a time before Roadkill existed. On this episode of Roadkill Extra, Mike Finnegan takes a walk down memory lane and revisits the origins of Roadkill. How did David Freiburger and Finnegan team up to start this automotive phenomenon? Learn what started it all, right here on this must-see for all Roadkill fans!

Mike Finnegan’s back and is answering all your questions! This time Finnegan is diving into his history writing for automotive magazines over the years and sharing some insightful stories about how he broke into the industry. What magazines besides HOT ROD did Finnegan work at? Find out on this episode of Roadkill Extra!

Watch as the “Battle of the Network Stars” wraps up in the final part of our outtakes and bonus moments series for Roadkill Episode 86! The gang from Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, HOT ROD Garage, Head 2 Head, and Junkyard Gold head to the dragstrip to continue their competition.

On this episode of Roadkill Extra, David Freiburger dives into a topic he and Mike Finnegan have long ridiculed: Buick, Olds, Pontiac, and Cadillac engines. What makes these big-block engines problematic for Roadkill is that they were never meant to rev. And Roadkill does love to rev their engines.

Time for a good ol’ TIG weld! On this episode of Roadkill Extra, Mike Finnegan walks through the process of welding aluminum, which is quite different than welding other materials. Take a look at this episode to make sure you have all the information you need before starting your next welding project!

David Freiburger is finally stating his opinion on what he regards as the best and the worst episodes of Roadkill! Over the years, Freiburger has been asked this question a lot and now he is ready to divulge his definitive list. Take a look at this episode of Roadkill Extra to learn which episodes Freiburger deems as the 10 best and the 5 worst!

On this episode of Roadkill Extra, David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich impart some wisdom from their time working on the Crew Cab Chevelle on Roadkill Garage Episode 37. Learn how to prep racing spark plugs, jack up a car properly, and also some down-to-earth logic on gas cap safety while racing!

On Roadkill Garage Episode 37, David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich broke the Crew Cab Chevelle and seized the engine. Check out this behind-the-scenes look as Freiburger and Dulcich analyze and troubleshoot all that might have gone wrong with the engine and how they plan to fix it. Is all hope lost for the engine? Find out on this episode of Roadkill Extra!

On this episode of Roadkill Extra, David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich break down a couple of fun and informative tech tips for the audience. Learn all about the intricacies of flaring and bending tubing only on this episode! A total must-watch before you start your next project car!

The Roadkill Garage Model A almost had a very different name. On this episode of Roadkill Extra, find out what the car was almost called, and see how David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich plan out a build before lifting the first wrench. This is a comprehensive look into the process Freiburger and Dulcich utilize on all of their builds!