Legislation (S.2041) has been introduced in the Massachusetts Senate to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles. Under current law vehicles must display two license plates. The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Joint Committee on Transportation on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. You can have an… Continue reading MA Single Plate Bill Scheduled for Hearing Jan. 2

  This year, the NSRA celebrates the 50th Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY! Along with that milestone, the schedule offers the full array of amazing shows all across the country.  It also includes two brand new events for the season — the Route 66 Street Rod Nationals in Albuquerque, NM and the Cajun Street… Continue reading NSRA 2019 Event Schedule

NHRA has announced the schedule for the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing series, featuring the NHRA Motorsports Museum’s Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature thrilling racing action, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing, nitro burning Nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters and Nostalgia Funny Cars. The 2020 season will begin at the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet,… Continue reading 2020 HOT ROD HERITAGE SERIES AND REUNION DATES ANNOUNCED

Legislation (S. 2084) has been introduced to allow blue dot taillights on Street Rods and Custom Vehicles. Under current law, all vehicles are prohibited from displaying blue colored taillights. The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Joint Committee on Transportation on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Request support for this legislation by using this… Continue reading MA Bill to Allow Blue Dot Taillights on Street Rods and Customs Scheduled for Hearing Jan. 2

The VA Car Show is returning in 2020, presenting a showcase of the very best in the mid-Atlantic automotive world! Check out amazing creations like restored classics, speedy pro street machines and wild display vehicles displayed beneath the lights at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Modern Muscle, custom motorcycles, pro touring rides and jaw-dropping customs… Continue reading VA Car Show Returning in 2020

The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (also known as the RPM Act) has been introduced to the House of Representatives by Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA). The Act has five additional original sponsors: Reps. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Bill Posey (R-FL), Gil Cisneros (D-CA) and Michael Burgess (R-TX).… Continue reading RPM Act Introduced Into US House of Representatives

Author’s image Words: Mike Aguilar I was introduced to Bill Simpson at the tender age of 16 when my mentor, Frank Leary, presented me with my first safety harness. Today, it pains me to announce that he has passed away at the age of 79. I am one of many racers who can directly attribute… Continue reading Motorsports Industry Mourns the Loss of Bill Simpson, Safety Pioneer

Classic Instruments is proud to announce that its owner, John McLeod, recently received The Hot Rod Industry Alliance’s Industry Recognition Award. John was presented the award during the company’s trip to the annual SEMA, Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association, show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, the HRIA presents this award to an individual who has… Continue reading Classic Instruments’ Owner John McLeod Wins HRIA Industry Recognition Award at SEMA

Words: John Gunnell Wayne Yoder of Wautoma, Wis., holds collector car auctions each spring and fall. Yoder starts off taking bids on automobilia items. He then moves on to selling cars and trucks (about 70 in this Sept. 20, 2019 auction). He’ll end most sales by offering an array of golf carts, boats, trailers, trollies,… Continue reading Wisconsin Fall Auction Offered Many Bargains

Words: Avery S. Finnivan     Photo: NHRA Media This year’s NHRA finals concluded with results that surprised few, but performances that surprised many. Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines and Steve Torrence went home champions, while a number of other drivers won memorable race victories. In Funny Car, Hight safely achieved his third category championship, but… Continue reading 2019 NHRA Finals a Contrast to 2018