The kit car industry as we know it has changed.  A law has been signed into legislation by President Obama that will permit low volume car manufacturers to produce turn-key replica vehicles for customers nationwide. This provision, which is SEMA-supported, is part of a larger highway construction bill. The “Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act… Continue reading New Law Benefits Kit Car Manufacturers and Customers

The National Street Rod Association has entered into an agreement with Ty Hauer – Reisinger Custom Rebuilding LLC – of Evansville, Indiana to give away a completed street rod at the 2017 Street Rod Nationals.  Hauer will create a 1933 three window coupe that will be presented to a lucky participant attending the Street Rod… Continue reading 2017 NSRA Top Participant Prize

Richard “Dick The Relic” Morse, 80, of Tyngsboro, MA died Monday, Nov. 30 at D’Youville Senior Care in Lowell, MA.  Dick was born in Boston on Dec. 10, 1934 and was the son of the late Edward and Ida Morse. He graduated from Boston Latin High School with the class of 1952.  He served in… Continue reading RIP Richard Morse, The Relic

After a tumultuous year at Bonneville, we were fortunate enough to enjoy racing at many other venues around both the United States and the world.  A tentative list of VW Challenge racing events for 2016 has been announced.  Daily updates on the happenings of our Volkswagen land speed racing world will be posted on the… Continue reading 2016 VW Challenge Schedule Announced

The 10th annual British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHOF) Gala Awards Dinner was held on November 21, 2015 in Windsor Great Park.  The occasion was, once again, the most prestigious social gathering on the drag racing calendar and is one of the top gala events in UK motor sports. The evening included the induction… Continue reading British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Gala 2015

During a ceremony held on Saturday, November 21, the drag racing legacy of the Mopar brand and its iconic HEMI V8 was recognized and honored by the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) with the organization’s Global Achievement Award. The BDRHoF Global Achievement Awarrd was introduced in 2014 and is presented for achievements in… Continue reading Head of MOPAR UK Wins Global Achievement Award

In his latest film, THREE MILE, hot rod filmmaker Brian Darwas shows us how important of a resource The Bonneville Salt Flats are to the automotive world. With salt levels diminishing at an alarming rate, causing the cancellation of Speedweek for two consecutive years, THREE MILE is the film that everyone needs to see.  … Continue reading Bonneville Vanishing? Not In Brian Darwas' New Documentary "Three Mile"

The 2015 Goodguys season came to a close with the 18th Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ.  The Scottsdale Westorld show grounds showcased over 3,000 glistening rods, customs, muscle cars, and classics.  The final two Goodguys Top 12 Cars of the year were crowned on Saturday when the weather was perfect. The event took off on… Continue reading Goodguys 18th Southwest Nationals Recap

Are you looking to fully restore your American classic car, truck, or bike?   Are you ready to get your vehicle tricked out  by one of the best customizers in the world?   Do you need help in finding your ultimate dream classic car or motorcycle?   If so, we want to hear from YOU!… Continue reading Now Casting: Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles For Amazing Cusomizations

Sacramento based “Blue Collar Customs” has been named Builder of the Year for the upcoming 2016 Sacramento Autorama, February 12-14, 2016. Blue Collar Customs has won numerous awards with many of their impressive creations being featured in magazines around the world.  They will have a prominent place in the Autorama show, while featuring many of… Continue reading 2016 Sacramento Autorama Builder of the Year Announced