In early December of 2012, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan announced that it would be closing its doors to the public at the end of the year. This announcement came after the museum lost nearly $1.5 million in the prvious two years. The museum had been open, although below the radar,… Continue reading Chrysler Museum to Reopen

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association At select events throughout the Goodguys event schedule, a program called AutoCross for Kids is held. This program gives participants the opportunity to ride along with a Pro driver on the AutoCross course with the proceeds going to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. To read more about the… Continue reading AutoCross for Kids Video from Detroit Speed

Story by Howie Zechner I’d received the heads up long before the official invitation arrived. Courtney Crone, a major deep pockets sponsorship. The news was exciting and I couldn’t wait to share it. Still I couldn’t, I was sworn to secrecy. Damn, I hate when you know and can’t say. The offical release date was… Continue reading Tom Malloy's Trench Shoring Sponsors Courtney Crone

Late last month in Iowa, Volkswagen treasure was uncovered in the form of 25 forlorn VW carcasses and several tons of musty parts. Some of the cars could be completely salvageable and provide a great way to get into a VW restoration project inexpensively, or the multitude of parts found could be just what you… Continue reading Barn Find Leads to Massive Volkswagen Auction

Just as Elvis Presley is the King of Rock and Roll and Jerry Lawler is the King of wrestling, Richard Petty is the King of NASCAR. Of course, there are many individuals who can lay claim to the “crown”, but as part of the 2016 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, it will be Richard Petty as racing’s… Continue reading Richard Petty to Appear at Cartlisle Chrysler Nats

This year, Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated on July 8, 2016. At the request of SEMA, the commemorative day has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and… Continue reading Collector Car Appreciation Day

WELD is continuing their support of young people pursuing automotive careers through its sponsorship of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge program. WELD has been a sponsor since 2013. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow brings high school kids from across the country to an engine building competition that engages them to pursue careers in… Continue reading WELD Renews Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Sponsorship

Shirley’s Kids, the charity headed by NHRA legend Shirley Muldowney, had another successful weekend in terms of lending a hand to children in need in drag racing communities. 6-year-old Kevin Bean and his family were welcomed to the seventh annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals presented by Lowes Foods at zMAX Dragway. Through a donation by Stan… Continue reading Shirley's Kids Helps Kids in the Race Community

The Allard Chrysler Action Group (ACAG) has announced that Draper Tools has joined the list of businesses that will be supporting the restoration of Europe’s first dragster – Sydney Allard’s 1961 Allard Chrysler, owned by the National Motor Museum of Beaulieu. Draper Tools, established in 1919, is based in Chandlers Ford, not far from the… Continue reading Restoring the Allard Chrysler

Spring Carlisle was the third event for Carlisle Events in 2016, but for Carlisle Auctions, the two-day collector car auction, which was part of the annual spring offering, marked the half-way point in its 2016 schedule. All sorts of records were shattered at the spring auction for Carlisle Auctions, and the future is looking promising… Continue reading Carlisle Events Spring Auction