Speedway Motors Get everything you need to plumb your brake system in one easy-to-order package with the Universal Brake System Builder Kit from Speedway Motors. Speedway’s Universal Brake System Builder Kit comes complete with all the lines, valves, fittings, adapters and clips you need to set up a typical street rod or specialty vehicle brake… Continue reading Speedway Motors Universal Brake System Builder Kit

B & M Racing and Performance The B&M Console QuickSilver Shifter for 1968-1969 Camaro (Automatic TH-350 & 400) is a top of the line ratchet action shifter that provides performance without a trigger. It’s cable operated for easy installation and precise shifting. * High performance ratchet action.* Reverse lockout feature meets NHRA and IHRA requirements.*… Continue reading Console QuickSilver Shifter for 68-69 Camaro

American Autowire 2 new additions to the Classic Update Series of wiring systems!  The 1965 Chevy Impala Classic Update and the 1966-68 Chevy Impala Classic Update were released on 5/20!  Both kits are available and ready to ship! 1965 Chevy Impala Classic Update – $749 (part# 510360) 1966-68 Chevy Impala Classic Update – $699 (part#… Continue reading American Autowire – Two New Classic Update kits Ready to Ship

The 2014 NHRA season kicks off this weekend, February 6 – 9, with the 54th annual Circle K Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California. From the NRHA: Every February since 1961, fans have flocked to Southern California for one of drag racing’s grandest traditions: The unveiling of new cars, ­drivers, teams, and… Continue reading NHRA 54th Annual Circle K Winternationals

HushMat HushMat’sTim McCarthy has been in the business of quiet since the 1980s.  With the development of interior acoustic damping technology in Japanese cars driving massive changes in the auto industry, American OEMs eventually responded and McCarthy was part of that push.  From working for big Detroit steel to eventually marketing his own brand of… Continue reading HushMat Joins Hot Rod Hotline for a (Quiet) Chat

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance will host the 2014 Education & Training Day at the Detroit Autorama on March 6. Many of the industry’s best and most influential manufacturers offer workshops on installations, new products, marketing, selling techniques and tips for running your business. With 25 seminars, this daylong event supports HRIA’s mission to offer… Continue reading Hot Rod Industry Alliance Education Day

Story by Richard ParksPhotographs by Roger Rohrdanz Roger Rohrdanz, Dave Lindsay and I recently made an excursion out to the Auto Club Dragway at Fontana to see for ourselves how much work has been done so that the drag strip can re-open. Roger was the dragstrip photographer prior to the closing of the drag strip.… Continue reading Auto Club Dragway at Fontana Sound Barrier

While we were admiring the entries for the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster competition at this year’s Grand National Roadster show, a deep blue ’32 Ford called the Goodwin Speedster caught our eye . The owners, Ronnie and Deborah Goodwin just happened to be by their car so we took the opportunity to ask them about the… Continue reading The Goodwin Speedster

Pete and Jakes Hot Rod Parts At Pete and Jake’s we like to celebrate the big things in life like 40 years of continuous service to our wonderful customers. So in celebration of the coming year Pete and Jake’s has come up with a line of T-shirts and Jackets you’ll want to own. We have… Continue reading Pete and Jake's Celebrates 40 Years with New Apparel Line

National Street Rod Association (NSRA) The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) will be producing 11 exciting events for the 2014 season. You can view the full schedule of events for 2014 HERE. Classic Instruments will once again participate in the “Pro’s Pick” selection process at each of the NSRA events in 2014. Five awards will… Continue reading NSRA 2014 Show Season