Category: News

2019 NSRA Street Rod Nationals East Pros Picks
Posted on June 10, 2019

The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the Street Rod Nationals East held at the York Expo Center in York, Pennsylvania. Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan is the sponsor of these most sought after awards.   The winners were: Chad Adams – Calhoun, GA… Continue reading 2019 NSRA Street Rod Nationals East Pros Picks

Our First Look at the 2018 AMBR Contenders
Posted on January 26, 2018

Any car in the running title of America’s Most Beautiful Roadster at the Grand National Roadster Show is certain to be an amazing example of automotive art. The cars in this year’s competition are no exception. Roger Rohrdanz managed to snap pictures of 13 of the 15 contenders, which we’ve gathered here for you. The… Continue reading Our First Look at the 2018 AMBR Contenders

2018 Grand National Roadster Show is Almost Here
Posted on January 24, 2018

2018 will mark the 69th year of the world’s longest-running indoor car show – the Grand National Roadster Show. It will take place January 26 – 28 at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. As always, highlights will include the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster competition and the neat pinup contest, which we have the honor of… Continue reading 2018 Grand National Roadster Show is Almost Here

Carlisle Kicks Off 2018 Season with Auto Mania
Posted on January 24, 2018

Carlisle Events kicked off its 2018 season with Auto Mania, Pennsylvania’s largest indoor and heated swap meet. The Allentown Fairgrounds came to life for its first big event of the season January 19-21. While gates opened at 12 p.m. on Friday, there had already been vendor to vendor sales happening well before that. In fact,… Continue reading Carlisle Kicks Off 2018 Season with Auto Mania

Irwindale to Re-open Under New Ownership
Posted on January 23, 2018

For 17 years racers, drifters and gear heads have come to the Irwindale Dragstrip to enjoy the roar of the engines and the smell of burning rubber. From Feb. 1, Tim Huddleston, along with Bob Bruncati and Justice Brothers, will mark the start of a new era for the venue, continuing to produce Thursday Night… Continue reading Irwindale to Re-open Under New Ownership

Northern California Hot Rodder of the Year
Posted on January 19, 2018

Words: John Kiley Northern California Hot Rodder of the year started back in 1994. It’s an award to honor a person from northern California who promoted and enjoyed the Life. This year, 2018, the honorees are Larry and Joanne Martinelli. Longtime players in the hobby we love, these two are wonderful additions to the list.… Continue reading Northern California Hot Rodder of the Year

A Legend Passes – Dan Gurney: April 13, 1931 to January 14, 2018
Posted on January 18, 2018

Words and photo: Anne Proffit The racing legend has passed. Dan Gurney, 86, has died due to complications from pneumonia. He had become physically frail in the past few years, but his mind was still as acute as ever. As he wished, Gurney’s funeral services will be private. Gurney, the sole American driver to win… Continue reading A Legend Passes – Dan Gurney: April 13, 1931 to January 14, 2018

CA Introduces Bill to Ban All Combustion Engines by 2040
Posted on January 18, 2018

Courtesy sema.org Legislation introduced in the California Assembly would require a transition to fully electric vehicles in the state by the year 2040. AB 1745, put forth by Assembly-member Phil Ting, would prohibit the Department of Motor Vehicles from accepting registration for new vehicles unless they meet the state’s “Zero Emission Vehicle” standard. An exemption… Continue reading CA Introduces Bill to Ban All Combustion Engines by 2040

NHRA Schedule Change in Effect with Englishtown Announcement
Posted on January 17, 2018

Yesterday Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. informed NHRA that it will no longer host any drag racing events at its facility, effective immediately. This includes the 49th Annual NHRA Summernationals, scheduled to take place this June.  “NHRA drag racing events have been held at the track in Englishtown for almost 50 years,”… Continue reading NHRA Schedule Change in Effect with Englishtown Announcement

Coyote-Powered 1941 Woodie
Posted on January 11, 2018

  Photos and research courtesy of performance.ford.com Few hot rods draw as many smiles as a Ford ‘Woodie’ wagon. That’s what makes this video on swapping a modern 5.0 Coyote into a 1941 Ford Woodie Wagon so cool. The 1941 Ford Woodie belongs to Tim Foss of Riverside, Calif. Foss is the General Manager for… Continue reading Coyote-Powered 1941 Woodie

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