The Protouring Network

Lacks Enterprises acquires Forgeline Motorsports

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 9, 2024 – Lacks Enterprises Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Forgeline Motorsports, a Dayton, Ohio-based manufacturer of custom, made-to-order, lightweight forged aluminum street and racing wheels. Brothers David Schardt and Steve Schardt, co-founders of Forgeline Motorsports, will collectively retain … [Read more...]

Driving A Time Machine

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Driving A Classic Car Is A Time Machine Hey folks - I'm going to get off topic a bit here from your normal Lateral-G content. Normally I'd be writing showing an install, covering a show, or whatever else I can find that's interesting. A few weeks ago I completed the Hot Rod Power Tour. I long hauled it. I completed 2,617 trouble-free miles in my 1962 Cadillac Limo … [Read more...]

Project 1955 Bel Air: Turning Into A Driver

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Our 1955 Bel Air project now moves under it's own power! From a bare frame, all the way to driving is a massive accomplishment and one that's been years in the making. Now we didn't go very far, to the end of the driveway and then down the street for some pictures, but it's a start. There still isn't an interior in the car, so we drove it sitting on the bottom of the factory … [Read more...]

1962 Impala That Breaks The Mold

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Some cars are built with an inherit style. A ‘69 Camaro is going to be a performance machine as that was their intent leaving the factory. In the 60’s, Cadillacs were pure luxury - performance wasn’t there, just comfort.  For the Impala line, they fell somewhere in between. They were primarily designed as a full-size luxury car for the Chevrolet line, but there was some … [Read more...]

Project 1955 Bel Air: Hear It Run!

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Whew! It's been about six months since we last updated you all on this build. But that doesn't mean progress on the '55 has stopped. These past few months we've been working away tirelessly on the car. The big news is that it runs! Check out all the progress. It's All In The Details... Mainly, we've been working on details. For example we had to figure out hoses for our … [Read more...]

Choosing The Right Wiring Harness Type

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What's The Right Wiring Harness For Your Car? Wiring a car can be a daunting task even for a professional. Not all wiring is created equal including how they are laid out. Sort of like how some people prefer to buy a complete suspension kit and others prefer to piece things together. We all work differently and wiring is the same way. We see there are several different … [Read more...]

Installing Dakota Digital Universal HDX Gauges

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Installing Dakota Digital Universal HDX Gauges One of our side projects has nothing to do with auto crossing or Pro Touring, but we are having a blast with it. It's our 1923 Ford T-Bucket that we are installing a modern LS into. One thing we ran across was the need for gauges. Now if you've been following Lateral-G over the years we've installed just about every version of … [Read more...]

The Future Of Pro Touring Cars: Have We Gone Too Far?

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Editor Opinion: Have We Gone Too Far? I've been following the Pro Touring craze for over a decade now. As soon as I saw these types of builds they made total sense for me - modernizing suspension, brakes, engines - you know the drill. I always said that I'm too poor to own a stock car. Meaning I have one car that can do it all, from autocross, to drag race, to road race, to … [Read more...]

1965 Chevelle Wagon: Family Meets Pro Touring

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In the world of automotive dreams, the journey sometimes takes unexpected turns. Andrew Lezotte, the proud owner of a beastly '69 Chevelle, found himself in a new chapter of life – fatherhood. With three little boys, the need arose for a grungy, resilient ride that could withstand the chaos of childhood. Enter the 1965 Chevelle wagon, a relic from a spirited motorcycle-riding … [Read more...]