"RACE TO WIN" How to Become a Complete Champion Driver" By Derek Daly coverimage:  Forward By Mario AndrettiBook Review By Tim Kennedy Los Angeles, Ca. – The off-season for auto racing fans is a great time to catch up on your reading about your favorite sport. I did just that over the Christmas holiday. My… Continue reading "RACE TO WIN" How to Become a Complete Champion Driver" By Derek Daly

Offy America’s Greatest Racing Engine By Kenneth E. Walton coverimage:  Historical Perspective Although its primary focus targets a racing engine nick-named Offy, this historical reflection transcends traditional perceptions of motorsport. It addresses the dynamics of a time-honored right in the United States pursuit of the proverbial “American dream” in our free enterprise system. In the 1960’s,… Continue reading Offy America’s Greatest Racing Engine By Kenneth E. Walton

"MEMORIES of the CALIFORNIA JALOPY ASSOCIATION" By Thomas D. Luce coverimage:  Foreword By Parnelli JonesReview By Tim Kennedy Los Angeles, Ca. – “MEMORIES of the CALIFORNIA JALOPY ASSOCIATION” – (a book review). I had the pleasure of reading the 8 ½ X 11″, 289-page soft cover book by Thomas D. Luce recently. Researched, written and… Continue reading "MEMORIES of the CALIFORNIA JALOPY ASSOCIATION" By Thomas D. Luce

Custom Cars 2009 Annual By Justin Kudolla coverimage:    The Top 10 Customs Sketchpad Restyling New Concept Customs If you remember the Custom Cars Annuals published during the 1950’s & 1960’s, you’ll love Trend Books’ all new Custom Cars Annual for 2009! A look at 32 different customs; Ron Guidry interview; the Top Ten customs… Continue reading Custom Cars 2009 Annual By Justin Kudolla

THREE WEEKS IN MARCH By Mickey Bryant coverimage:    Drag Racing’s launch pad period in 1959 that set the stage for the greatest year in the sports history INTRODUCTION BY MICKEY BRYANT The idea for this story cam from an article in the April 2008 issue of Hot Rod Magazine written by Dave Wallace entitled… Continue reading THREE WEEKS IN MARCH By Mickey Bryant

Harrell Engines & Racing Equipment: Jim (White) Harrell & Nick Harrell By Roger H. Harrell (Author), Alec R. Harrell Carlson (Contributor), Richard C. Harrell (Contributor) coverimage:  Jim and Nick Harrell were well known LA area racers and builders from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. This is their story as told by their 2 nephews, Roger… Continue reading Harrell Engines & Racing Equipment: Jim (White) Harrell & Nick Harrell By Roger H. Harrell (Author), Alec R. Harrell Carlson (Contributor), Richard C. Harrell (Contributor)

You Can Do It! IN A JOB OR YOUR OWN BUSINESS… MAKE YOUR LIFE A SUCCESS By Gareth William, Bill Neumann coverimage:  You Can Do It! is the inspirational story of how Bill accomplished his goals and realized his dreams. Bill shares the secrets of his success so that you too can realize your potential… Continue reading You Can Do It! IN A JOB OR YOUR OWN BUSINESS… MAKE YOUR LIFE A SUCCESS By Gareth William, Bill Neumann

Portfolio 1; Boys and their Toys by the American Hot Rod Foundation coverimage:  Review by Richard Parks, photographic consultant Roger Rohrdanz Steve Memishian and Jim Miller have put together a fun little packet of interesting photo cards called Portfolio 1; Boys and their Toys. There are 16 cards in the set, and while this isn’t… Continue reading Portfolio 1; Boys and their Toys by the American Hot Rod Foundation

Kustom Kulture Queens by Mitzi coverimage:    Review by Richard Parks, photographic consultant Roger Rohrdanz The new breed of hot rodders refer to themselves as Traditional Hot Rodders. They have a culture all their own and they spell it Kulture, with a K. They customize their cars and they spell Kustom with a K as well. They differ… Continue reading Kustom Kulture Queens by Mitzi

Throttle – 1941 The Complete Collection by Thom Taylor, Steve Coonan and the staff of The Rodder’s Journal coverimage:  Review by Richard Parks, photographic consultant Roger Rohrdanz Most of my reviews are very simple. I explain the size, shape, construction, content and then place a value on the book so that the reader can quickly determine… Continue reading Throttle – 1941 The Complete Collection by Thom Taylor, Steve Coonan and the staff of The Rodder’s Journal