The field of contenders for the 2016 Ridler Award has been narrowed down to just eight hot rods in what is known as the Pirelli Great 8. The day started with dozens of challengers competing to be in this elite eight, but not everyone made it through the eliminations, which began last night. One of… Continue reading 2016 Pirelli Great 8 Contenders for Ridler Award

I recently finished my version of Ed Roth’s great Mysterion show car.  Mike Scott and Dave Shuten collaborated on one in about 2005 that now resides at Galpin Auto Museum in LA.  Mine is different in that it has a stronger frame and I intend to try driving it.  I wrote a book about the… Continue reading Jeff Jones' Mysterion Clone

Kevin Redd, owner of Concept One Pulley Systems, shows off all the power steering reservoir options Concept One offers. When choosing a power steering reservoir there are a couple different things to take into account. For instance, if you are running into clearance issues you may want to look at a remote reservoir. Another reason to… Continue reading Concept One Talks Power Steering Reservoirs

Hunger and waste are two very real problems facing Americans of every social level, every day. Over twenty-five years ago, Forgotten Harvest formed, combining two different problems to create a common solution. Last year alone, they rescued 40.9 million pounds of food and delivered it, free of harge, to 280 emergency food providers in the… Continue reading The D Lot

Last year’s Ridler Award winner Each year at Detroit Autorama, one lucky car is chosen for the Ridler Award. Originally, the award was given to the Best Vehicle being shown for the first time. Throughout the years of the award being given, it has been evolved to better conform to new ideas, changing designs, and… Continue reading Detroit Autorama Ridler Contenders

  The Bonneville Salt Flats needs your help. It’s association with land speed record attempts may soon come to a close.  By Mike Aguilar   The name Bonneville brings images of speed to the minds of most gearheads. Running high speed passes. Land speed records. Most people aren’t aware of the fact that Bonneville’s motorsports… Continue reading Speed Freaks! Bonneville Needs Your Help!

Article & Photos by Tom Simpson Build consultants Rick and Tempie Abate It all started on Labor Day in 2013. My wife Bev was telling a friend, Rick Abate, about a dream she had to have her own 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (which she named “Marilyn” as in Marilyn Monroe.) When Bev was of driving… Continue reading Building a Dream

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Goodguys Rod and Custom Association and The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer have extended their partnership through 2016 to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation’s mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer for patients, survivors, and their families. This continued partnership will provide the Foundation with opportunities… Continue reading Goodguys and Austin Hatcher Foundation Renew Partnership

After supporters rallied to help out after a devastating fire in January, Auto Club Famoso Raceway is ready to open its gates to racers and fans for the 2016 Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet. The fire destroyed the old tower, VIP suite, and storage area, but the necessary repairs have been made and the raceway… Continue reading Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet

West Virginia legislators are considering two bills that will, if passed, positively affect owners of cars such as this Classic Chevy. Legislation aimed at supporting automotive hobbyists at both the state and federal level has been on the rise the past few years. As an example, Congress recently passed a piece of legislation that will… Continue reading West Virginia Legislature Considers Two Auto Hobbyist Bills