National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Classic Instruments and the National Street Rod Association are pleased to announce the selection of “Pro’s Pick” award given at the Southeast Street Rod Nationals Plus held in Tampa, Florida on October 11 – 13, 2013. This year’s selections include: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad owned by Scott Kisner from Merritt Island,… Continue reading NSRA Pro's Pick Award at the Southeast Street Rod Nationals Plus

Words and photos: Chadly Johnson “That old ladder bar crap doesn’t work.” Mark Schoonover of Chippewa Falls, WI has been hearing that same comment for over four decades at everything from street races to a day at the strip. The individual who muttered those words is soon left eating them as Mark dumps the clutch… Continue reading Mark Schoonover's 1932 Coupe

Somernites Cruise This is the last Somernites Cruise of the year! Don’t miss out! Festivities start with a cruise-in at Culver’s Restaurant on Thursday night. Friday will play host to a meet and greet at Danny’s Rod Shop in the afternoon and a Rock & Roll Block Party sponsored by Wal-Mart in the evening! Saturday… Continue reading Somernites Cruise Weekend October 24 – 26, 2013

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Pleasanton, CA – As the 2013 drag racing season winds down, the Goodguys Racing Team led by driver and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association CEO Marc Meadors had some time to reflect on a whirlwind year. The team was able to accomplish a series of milestones in their 4th season… Continue reading Goodguys Team Reflects on "Hell" of a Year

NHRA Motorsports Museum Don’t miss out on the 22nd annual California Hot Rod Reunion Presented by Automobile Club of Southern California on October 18 – 20, 2013! Go HERE for more information and to register! NHRA Museum The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, long a dream of… Continue reading NHRA 22nd California Hot Rod Reunion October 18 – 20, 2013

East Coast Indoor Nats Car Show 24th Annual Indoor NationalsDecember 7-8, 2013Maryland State FairgroundsTimonium, MarylandThe Largest Indoor Pre-73 All American Car & Custom Motorcycle Show On The East Coast NEW FOR 2013! Tot-Rod Truck RaffleTickets: $20 each5,000 Tickets Available • Proceeds benefit TOYS FOR TOTS Drawing will be held on Saturday December 7, 2014 at the… Continue reading 24th Annual East Coast Indoor Nationals Tot-Rod Truck Raffle

The car is a ’58 Chevy Bel Air. Jim had a ’58 Chevy Impala when we were married in 1962. In 2006, after being involved with various hot rods, we decided it would be great if we could find a ’58 Chevy. We mentioned it to a friend who had a car collection and he… Continue reading Mr and Mrs Carter's 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

National Street Rod Association (NSRA) COMP Cams and the National Street Rod Association are pleased to announce the selection of the “Thumpr Award” given at the Northeast Street Rod Nationals Plus held in Burlington, Vermont on September 20 – 22. This year’s selection is a beautiful blown 1937 Chevrolet Pickup owned by Kevin McGibney from… Continue reading 1937 Chevrolet Pickup Wins NSRA Thumpr Award

Pete and Jakes Hot Rod Parts After WWII, G.I.’s who were used to flying fast planes, driving powerful tanks, jeeps and trucks came home, stripped their old Model A or roadster of it’s fenders, upgraded their engines and headed for the track, abandoned air strip or the salt flats to fulfill their new found need… Continue reading Pete and Jake's Hot Rod Parts Turns 40!

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association The Goodguys 20th Southeastern Nationals cruises into Charlotte Motor Speedway for a fall fling October 25-27. The giant outdoor event features over 3,500 hot rods, custom cars, classics, muscle cars and trucks through 1972 vintage. The show fills the entire infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway with brilliantly colored, chrome plated… Continue reading Goodguys 20th Southeastern Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway