Photo courtesy NHRA Jr. Dragster League Pop culture observers who think young people’s interest in cars is somehow waning seem to have difficulty explaining a growing interest in motorsports among America’s youth. In fact, to help meet the demand for teenagers wanting to drive fast, the NHRA today announced a new racing program for 13-16-year-olds… Continue reading NHRA Youth Racing Will Focus on Racing Knowledge and Car Safety

BMS Navigo BMS NAVIGO offers a line of 5 core models that will accommodate any specialty trailer need from the transport of motorcycles and ATV’s to a rolling 53’ multi-vehicle mobile command center. Each model can be customized beyond the long list of standard features accommodating virtually any need or desire.    SS MODEL VIEW DETAILS… Continue reading BMS Navigo Custom Trailers

1969 corvette. Has been in the back of my garage since 1979. 427 big block, 4-speed, factory sidepipes, stereo radio, no other options. 69,000 original miles. I am secomd owner. Got remarried in ’79 and wife said it was too scary. Put it in garage and covered. Has not seen daylight since. – Dan Wise… Continue reading Dan Wise's 1969 Corvette

There are about 50 cars here mostly early mustangs, a couple of Fairlanes, 1 Buick GS convertible that has the top up and looks pretty good. It is a shame the mustangs are in all ranges of condition and sadly going down hill! The 49 Buick Super is in another pasture, looks like it has… Continue reading Joe Moore's Field Cars Find

Southern California is home to some of the coolest hot rods and muscle cars mostly due to the year-round sunny weather, but also because there are talented fabricators like Jim Bassett and his team at Bones Fab. Hot Rod Hotline paid a visit to Bones Fab in Camarillo, California to check out where all the… Continue reading Bones Fab – Hot Rods and Muscle Cars

J&B Microfinish It was history in the making at this years Detroit Autorama. This ZRS Camaro, owned by Brian Ganos and built by Jim Hubbel, both from the state of Wisconsin, was awarded a Ridler “Great 8” finalist award. This Pro Touring Camaro became the first Camaro of any year to be awarded with such… Continue reading ZRS Camaro Wins Ridler Great 8 Finalist Award

Covercraft Carband™ encompasses all sides of a vehicle with a thick, tight-fitting, self-securing band that provides 360 degree protection while your car is parked or stored. The fully breathable spacer fabric material allows air to circulate and the Carband™ is easy to install and remove. This product is designed for use in private or public… Continue reading Carband from Covercraft

At the March Meet on Sunday I knew that something was not right with James. James had suffered with his diabetes for quite some time, which took a major toll on his life. Plus he was dealing with the health of both his aging parents. I will remember the good times. James Drew was my… Continue reading Remembering James Drew

Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) The article “Drive Shaft Harmonics” in Hot Rod MD explains how to set up the pinion angle on a rear end differential. It states in the process that the next step is to measure the rear end pinion angle. “It should be pointing upward towards… Continue reading Setting Pinion Angle

Just happened to run across a copy of the September 1950 issue of Cycle Magazine. At that time it was part of the Motor Trend Publishing aka Trend aka Peterson Publishing. Our friend Tom Medley was listed in the magazine as one of its photographers, but he did more than that at the magazine. We all… Continue reading Remembering Tom Medley