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

Speedway Motors Speedway Motors is pleased to congratulate the national winners of the 2013 Goodguys Speedway Motors Homebuilt Heaven and Traditional Homebuilt awards.   Gary Wallace has been named the 2013 Speedway Motors Homebuilt Heaven winner for his ’53 Chevy Bel Air convertible, while Brock Gilmore has earned the 2013 Speedway Motors Traditional Homebuilt prize… Continue reading Speedway Motors Congratulates Goodguys Homebuilt Heaven and Traditional Homebuilt Winners

CARLISLE, PA – In 1977 the careers of Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason were firmly in place, but it was their involvement with a smash ’em up, chase ’em down film known as Smokey and the Bandit that forever won over audiences of the time and generations thereafter.  That movie today is… Continue reading East Bound and Down – The Bandit Run Comes to Carlisle in June

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 03/11/2014 – 11:51am A red 2002 Dodge Ram 4×4, a white 2003 Haulmark 24 ft. enclosed trailer and a black 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline were stolen from the Hampton Inn & Suites on Jefferson St. in Temecula, California the night of March 8, 2014. If you have any information regarding the… Continue reading STOLEN – 1950 Chevy Fleetline, 2002 Dodge Ram and 2003 Haulmark Trailer

Congratulations to J.F Launier and his 1964 Buick Riviera on winning the coveted 2014 Ridler Award! Photos courtesy Autorama   Imgupload: 

Photos: Big Al Liebmann The prestigious Ridler award, sponsored by Pirelli, is the highest honor granted in hot rodding. Eight cars are selected out of those entered – this year there were 38 – and represent the “Great 8”, the top eight contestants. Congratulations to JF Launier of JF Kustoms in British Colombia who’s custom… Continue reading Congratulations to the 2014 Ridler Award Winner from the 62nd Annual Detroit Autorama

The 62nd Annual Meguiar’s Autorama in Detroit, Michigan opens to the public in about an hour, but we’ve got a special sneak peek of the Great 8, the eight contenders for this year’s Ridler Award, courtesy Hot Rod Hotline’s roving reporter “Big Al” Liebmann. These eight cars are all examples of perfectly executed design and… Continue reading Preview of the Ridler Award's Great 8 from Detroit

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Don’t miss out on the Goodguys 5th Spring Nationals this weekend, March 7 – 9, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The three day event features a show & shine with over 2,500 cars, vendor exhibits, a large swap meet & car corral and more fun with cool cars! It’s the first… Continue reading Goodguys 5th Spring Nationals is this Weekend!

Advanced Plating Back in January a lot of people had a lot of comments about the fact that Steve Tracy, owner of Advanced Plating, and Chip Gerber entered a competition race car in the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster competition. The Gerber Special was a 1932 Ford Roadster that had made over 40 runs at 200-plus… Continue reading Ridler Award Contender – Advanced Plating Lakester

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association -5th Spring Nationals Gets Underway at Westworld March 7-9 Scottsdale, AZ – After a 3 month winter break, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is poised to kick off its 2014 season March 7-9 at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona with the 5th Spring Nationals. The three day event features a show… Continue reading Goodguys Get in Gear with Scottsdale Kickoff