Words: Ellen Richardson Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats have been home to some of the most impressive speeds ever witnessed for more than a century, but the salt that has stretched for miles and miles for all these years is now at risk. According to officials from the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association, the top layer… Continue reading The Future of Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats

Made a stop to see the VW MAN Lou Hodi at HODI’S PERFORMANCE in Englishtown, NJ.   Lou specializing in VW’s Audi’s and Porsche’s and is noted for his VW aircooled watercooled expertise. His business was started by his father back in the 70’s. When his father left the military he started working at a… Continue reading Shop Stop HODI'S PERFORMANCE

Hanging early with my friends Bob and Rob Ida, Jack Kiley and Gene Winfield before the doors open for the Open House. You never know what being design and built by Rob. Thank to Bob and Rob for hosting this for there fiends and guests. Car Images: 

1950 Ford Coupe owned by Jim BrewerAll images courtesy IDIDIT   The IDIDIT Car Show & Open House has a reputation as one of Michigan’s best auto events; the 2019 iteration, with scrupulously polished cars gleaming in the sunlight and plenty of auto enthusiasts enjoying the summer’s final days, more than lived up to the… Continue reading IDIDIT Car Show Sends Summer Off in Style

Words: John Gunnell Jerry Chenot bought his first T-bucket in 1996. It was powered by the typical small block Chevy engine. In 1999, he and his wife drove that car bucket to the very first National T-Bucket Association (now Alliance) Nationals in Branson, Mo. “That was quite a trip,” he told Hot Rod Hotline. “We… Continue reading Jerry Chenot’s Kustom Kandy Green Beau-T

Car Owner: Peter LH         Words & Photos: Clive Branson The moment Peter jabbed the throttle, it felt like my chest suddenly went concave. The thrust of the car threw me back into my seat. I was squeezed against the straps of a 2-point harness. If I had been toothpaste, I’d be all over the bathroom… Continue reading Muscle Car Madness: 2002 Superformance AC Cobra

Governor Gavin Newsom of CA has approved SEMA-supported legislation (SB 112) that restores “fix-it” tickets for cars suspected of violating the state’s exhaust noise limit, allowing car owners 30 days to correct violations. SB 112 amends a 2018 law (AB 1824) that removed this ability and created great concern within the auto enthusiast community. “On… Continue reading California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Signed by Governor

While still traveling I stopped by to see Dave and Paula Borneman at Bornemans Blast from the Past a premiere shop for the Auto Customization Industry with over 50 years of experience.   Borneman’s Blast From The Past Restorations and Customs, Inc. is the areas leading customization & restoration shop for all types of vehicles.… Continue reading Shop Stop with Borneman’s Blast from the Past

While on the road for RJ stopped over to see my friends at S&W Race Cars. They have been building race car chassis, racing components & high performance auto parts manufacturer – Since 1959. This years marks the BIG 60 for supporting the drag racing community. Check out that on the JIG and and at www.swracecars.com.… Continue reading Shop Stop with S&W Race Cars

Words: Tommy Parry Kurt’s been circle track racing for 15 years. After a while, it got to be a little tedious, so he set his sights on a new challenge. At the time, he had an ‘85 Monte Carlo SS which was mildly set up for autocrossing. It didn’t quite cut the mustard for him,… Continue reading Kurt's '75 Monte Carlo