Following the revised national event schedule they released last week last week, NHRA officials have announced the schedules for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service, the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series, the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series and the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category. The… Continue reading NHRA Announces Revised Schedule for Pro Mod, Top Fuel Harley, Factory Stock Showdown and Mountain Motor Pro Stock

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 03/30/2020 – 11:25am   03.22 9:45AM: This 1978 Crossle 32f  and open trailer was stolen earlier today  from an underground parking garage  in the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks  area of California. 1978 Crossle 32f: blue with an orange stripe,  #23 (the nose cone is not on the car)  Grey Panasport FF wheels.  Rollbar number 33-1463. Trailer: 1983, small open… Continue reading Stolen – Race Car

  The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has created a website intended to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The site features details and information about each state’s definition of “essential” businesses, SBA (Small Business Administration) emergency loans, paid sick and family leave, unemployment benefits and more. The SEMA COVID-19 Resource page is meant to… Continue reading SEMA Offers Resource for Businesses during Pandemic

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association As we all try to keep our hobby alive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent social distancing, Goodguys Rod and Custom takes the lead with a virtual car show. The event will take place on March 28, 2020 and kicks off at 7:30 a.m. PST. Want a reminder to tune… Continue reading Goodguys to Host Virtual Car Show

Words, photos & video: Gary Rosier Rich Baratha of Port Orange, Fla. owns this very cool 1953 Ford F100. We really shouldn’t say “Mellow,” because it’s anything but! Painted a Chrysler Yellow, it’s powered by a Ford 302 with the Automatic (AOD). The rear end is a Ford 9in with 3:52 gears. Its many custom… Continue reading Mellow Yellow '53 Ford F100

Words & photos: Gary Rosier Bill Hendrix of Port Orange, Fla. refers to his car as Purple Haze, from that famous song released in June 1967 by none other than the rock star and legend himself, Jimi Hendrix (no relation). It was a time and period of our lives, said Bill, that we grew up… Continue reading 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner "Purple Haze"

The ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic are isolating our communities can be very overwhelming.  As a group of enthusiasts, the social aspect of car shows, car club gatherings and regular meet-ups is part of who we are.  Community is essential to our hobby and right now, communities are spread out.  Hot Rod Hotline wants… Continue reading HotRod Hotline Is Here for You. We are HERE for Each Other

Words: Tommy Parry Nearly seven years ago, Jason decided to buy this appetizing ‘66 Barracuda off his father. It’s been a slow push to get it to where it is now. When he purchased it, the Plymouth was in decent shape aesthetically and despite living in upstate New York, it’d been lucky enough to avoid… Continue reading Jason's '66 Plymouth Barracuda

Words: Tommy Parry Several years ago, Phil stumbled upon this Pontiac Firebird corroding in the corner of a shop in Montana. He and his wife were looking for a new project and despite the rust, they saw the potential in this aging Pontiac. The price was right, so the couple packed up and took an… Continue reading Phil's '67 Pontiac Firebird 400 Resto Mod

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 03/23/2020 – 8:07am This 1978 Crossle 32f and open trailer were stolen on 3/22 from an underground parking garage in the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks area of California. 1978 Crossle 32f: blue with an orange stripe, #23 on the engine cover, the nose cone is not on the car. Gray Panasport… Continue reading Stolen – 1978 Crossle 32f and Open Trailer