Be Sure to Catch the Factory Five Rattle Can Rod on PowerNation!

If you missed the previous airings of the Factory Five Rattle Can Rod on PowerNation TV’s “Engine Power,” you’ll have several chances to watch the episode over the next few days.

Tune in on Sunday, 11/22 at 9:30 AM ET on Spike, on Tuesday, 11/24 at 4:00 PM ET on NBCSN, or on Saturday, 11/28 at 8:30 AM ET on CBS Sports Network to watch the episodes.  You can also watch them on PowerNation’s website here:

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Episode 1: Hot Rod Roller

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Episode 2: Hot Rod Engine Install

The team from PowerNation TV announced the winner of the Factory Five-Dupli-Color Rattle Can Rod at this year’s SEMA Show. Rebecca A. from Mount Vernon, OH will be cruising around in this ’33!

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