Legislation (H.3140) has been introduced in the Massachusetts State Legislature which, if signed into law, will exempt older antique vehicles from the state’s annual safety inspection requirement. The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Joint Committee on Transportation on September 17 – next Tuesday. H.3140 would exempt any antique vehicle 75 years old… Continue reading SEMA Action Alert: Massachusetts Bill to Exempt Vehicles 75 Years or Older from Annual Safety Inspection Scheduled for Hearing

Words: Anne Proffit It’s time for the first of six races for 10 drivers or riders in NHRA’s Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycles to start their quest for their class’ 2019 title. This fact is particularly true for dominating Top Fuel driver and reigning class champion Steve Torrence, who accumulated… Continue reading NHRA's 2019 Countdown to the Championship is ON

All images courtesy Goodguys George Poteet’s vehicles have been winning awards for many years, but of the few accolades they haven’t received, the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster trophy at the Grand National Roadster Show and the prestigious Goodguys BASF America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod honor stand out. This year he closed that gap in his… Continue reading Poteet's '36 Ford Wins Goodguys 2019 BASF America's Most Beautiful Street Rod

So far, the NHRA has released four schedules for 2020: the Mello Yello full series schedule, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle and, most recently, Pro Mod. Regardless of which kind of high-speed action you prefer, you can find out the details below. NHRA Mello Yello Series Regular SeasonFeb. 6-9 – Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Pomona,… Continue reading NHRA 2020 Schedules Released

Photos & Words: Mitzi Valenzuela Photographer Mitzi Valenzuela brought her camera to the Bonneville Salt Flats for 2019’s Speed Week. Here are the stories of a few of the teams which converged on the Utah landmark. Some information from Jim Lindsay about the awesome roadster you see above: “I began my trips driving to Bonneville… Continue reading Racing Teams at Bonneville Speed Week 2019

Words & Photos: John Gunnell August 9 and 10, 2019, brought thousands of old school hot rodders to the Symco Hotrods & Kustoms Weekender in Symco, Wis. The venue in which the show takes place is called Unionville. It’s a vintage town built and taken care of by the Union Thresherman’s Club. In early August… Continue reading Symco’s 'Hotrods and Kustoms' Packs Unionville Again

The Mullin Automotive Museum has unveiled a collage by artist and car enthusiast Heidi Mraz. Entitled “Beneath the Surface: Bugatti of Lake Maggiore,” the art piece is inspired by the Mullin Collection’s 1925 Bugatti Type 22 Brescia Roadster. The Bugatti was nicknamed “Lady of the Lake” due to spending nearly 75 years submerged beneath the… Continue reading Mullin Museum Unveils "Lady of the Lake" Inspired Artwork

Words: Andreanna Ditton      Image: Jessi Combs Facebook Page Racing is never risk-free, and those who love it know what they’re getting into. That never lessens the tragedy when the sport claims someone, though, and Jessi Combs is no exception. Known as the “Fastest Woman on Four Wheels” for her record-setting runs in jet cars, Combs,… Continue reading Jessi Combs Dies in Land-Speed Racing Accident

The first ever NSRA Route 66 Street Rod Nationals are just around the corner! This promises to be an amazing event, and will hopefully run for years to come. Details below: ALL VEHICLES OF 1989 AND EARLIER MANUFACTUREARE WELCOME TO ENTER THE EVENT. Even though you may not be in your rod, everyone is welcome… Continue reading NSRA Route 66 Street Rod Nationals Debuts

Image: Allan Rosenberg It’s that time of year again. Each August, some of the most historic and valuable race cars in the country come together and race the 11-turn course at WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca for the Rolex Reunion. HMSA sanctions the event and its President, Cris Vandagriff, said the Rolex Reunion is unlike… Continue reading Historic Motor Sports Association Heads to Laguna Seca for Rolex Reunion