Written by Howie Zechner “I know a race track in the sky Where brave young riders thunder by And all who love this racing game Must know that fate may call their name” Rumors and false dates finally led to an announcement that a Memorial gathering was planned for Mike Parti on Saturday April 2nd.… Continue reading Michael Anthony Parti – Celebration of Life 4/2/16

The HRIA Education Day will be held in Louisville this year at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals on Thursday, August 4 at the Kentucky Expo Center. The day will be jam-packed with informational events from all of your favorite brand name companies. The HRIA, or the Hot Rod Industry Alliance, works to ensure the future… Continue reading HRIA Education Day

J&B Microfinish #1576 – 61-66 Ford F-100 Billet Dash Insert Hot Rodding a 61-66 Ford F-100 is a hot new trend in the truckin’ circle. Pictured here is our new 6 hole insert that allows the builder to install aftermarket gauges and beautify the interior at the same time. Made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, it… Continue reading J & B Microfinish Ford F-100 Billet Dash Insert

I’ve been working on it for about 2 years in my garage,  The body and frame were basket cases. It’s still a ways from running.  This one is my third HEMI with 8 carbs in the last 14 years.  People around here expect these from me.  I’ve been keeping pictures since I started this and… Continue reading Chuck's Chrysler Powered '28 Five Window is One Cool Ride

As NHRA gears up to celebrate 50 years of the Funny Car class, fans will be given the opportunity to vote for the cars they believe to be the most important in the history of the NHRA Funny Car class. After many suggestions from fans, an expert panel of drag racing historians and journalists narrowed… Continue reading NHRA Fans to Determine Most Important Funny Cars

Each year, the Hot Rod Coalition hosts a show, Rods on the Bluff, the first Friday of each month April-September. The first event kicks off tomorrow, April 1 at Park Place Shopping Center at Palm & Nees.  Rods on the Bluff typically brings out more than 3,500 enthusiasts, 25 vendors, and 500 of the Valley’s… Continue reading Hot Rod Coalition Rods on the Bluff

Each year, the Carlisle GM Nationals offer something unique for its guests. Last year, the first-ever Camaro to be produced was shown, and this year, it’s something even more unique. This year will feature a one-off mash up of an Olds 4-4-2 and a Toronado, which was produced by Hurst Performance. It is called The… Continue reading Fournado Coming To Carlisle

The Quarter Mile Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser roast of Pro Stock star Larry Morgan on Thursday, June 23 during the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals event week at Norwalk, Ohio’s Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. The roast will play on Morgan’s well-known sense of humor and mischeif and will be titled “The Larry… Continue reading Larry Morgan Roast

Koul Tools We had a 187 1932 Fords show up and take part in the show activities. There was  garage tours, Deuces on the Blvd. and the Saturday show. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the perfect venue , perfect weather and a tent to relax in. The Proceeds from the event managed to raise $10,000 for… Continue reading First Annual Havasu Deuce Show

Design Engineering will host its inaugural Cruise-In car show on Saturday, June 18 at the company’s headquarters (604 Moore Road, Avon Lake, OH). The event will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. This show will bring some of the area’s most exciting custom cars and hot rods to DEI as part of… Continue reading DEI Inaugural Cruise-In