Dale Armstrong, whose talents as a driver, tuner, fabricator and innovator rivaled those of drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, died Thursday at his home in Temecula, California, with his wife, Susie, and their menagerie of rescued dogs and cats by his side.  He was 73. Although he was best known as crew chief… Continue reading Drag Racing Innovator Dale Armstrong Passes Away

We hope your day is filled with family, friends and feasting! From our homes to yours, happiest of Thanksgivings! We’re so thankful to all of our readers, photographers and contributors, not to mention site users!

One of the perks of being a Southern California chapter of the Society of Automotive Historians member is that we hold our meetings at the coolest places.  Last years gathering at the Toyota USA Automobile Museum in Torrance was a home run. This years luncheon was no exception to that rule. The November 22 gathering… Continue reading 2014 James Valentine Award Memorial – Society of Automotive Historians

From Howie Zechner: Bench racing was the order of the day for seventy five racers, mechanics, sponsors, family and friends who attended the Saugus Speedway Reunion in Chatsworth Ca. Organized by Saugus Speedway Scrapbook author Harold Osmer much work had been invested into the gathering that was held at Andrews Powder Coating. Everyone who works… Continue reading Saugus Speedway Reunion, November 16th 2014

A few months ago, we brought you the story of a devastating crash in Burbank, CA. A 1932 Ford Roadster smashed into a median and was hit by two additional vehicles (Read the original story here: https://www.hotrodhotline.com/32-ford-crash-prompts-safety-concerns).  The driver was reportedly taken to the hospital after miraculously survivng the crash. Recently, we were contacted by friends… Continue reading Help Support the 32 Ford Crash Victim

Surf City Garage Hot Black Friday deals from Surf City, Wednesday, November 26th through Saturday, November 29th. Biggest sale ever with 30% off SITEWIDE and free shipping for all orders over $30 and with every online purchase comes an autographed copy of Adam Carolla’s best seller Not Taco Bell Material. Use coupon code Friday30 at… Continue reading Surf City Black Friday Sale! Wednesday Through Saturday!

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The 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals was a spectacular roller coaster of emotion and racing and at the Sunday Finals, none of the racers held anything back. Morgan Lucas,who raced part-time this year, used the second and third quickest elapsed times in the history of the 1000 foot era to win his second NHRA… Continue reading Champions Crowned at 50th NHRA Auto Club Finals

Harold Coker and son Corky.    If you have modern whitewalls or other collector tires or wheels on your vehicle, odds are they came from Coker Tires.  The company is a fixture in the hot rod, collector, and performance industry and everyone knows the sound of Corky Coker’s voice and the vision of his mustache… Continue reading Coker Tires Found Harold Coker Passes Away

The 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals was a spectacular roller coaster of emotion and racing and at the Sunday Finals, none of the racers held anything back. Morgan Lucas, who raced part-time this year, used the second and third quickest elapsed times in the history of the 1000 foot era to win his second… Continue reading Champions Crowned at Auto Club NHRA Finals