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Welcome to the Hotrodhotline "News" section where you'll find the latest news from the Rodding and Muscle Car Industry. We post new articles every day to keep you informed about new products, industry leaders, news about car shows, and all you need to know about what is going on within our industry. Keep checking back as we add new articles all the time.

Goodguys Names 2020 Street Rod of the Year and Street Machine of the Year at Heartland Nationals
Posted on July 7, 2020

Goodguys celebrated Independence Day with STYLE this evening at the 29th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF, the event had a special awards ceremony to crown the 2020 Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year and PPG Street Machine of the Year winners! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thw awards were relocated to Des… Continue reading Goodguys Names 2020 Street Rod of the Year and Street Machine of the Year at Heartland Nationals

Syracuse Nationals Track Attack Event
Posted on July 2, 2020

With the Syracuse Nationals canceled, Syracuse is now offering a substitute event that looks like a lot of fun.   Track Attack is designed for drivers of all abilities to get valuable seat time in a safe, fun, and relaxed environment. Driver improvement, safety, and friendly “competition” are the goals of Track Attack.   The… Continue reading Syracuse Nationals Track Attack Event

The Goodguys 1st RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals is Still On!
Posted on June 30, 2020

With many events being canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, The GoodGuys 1st RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals will be happening.    WHERE July 17-19, 2020 Utah State Fairpark   155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Friday, July 17 –  8:00am to 5:00pm   Saturday, July 18 – 8:00am to 5:00pm   Sunday,… Continue reading The Goodguys 1st RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals is Still On!

The Petersen Museum Announces New Partners and Judges for Car Week
Posted on June 25, 2020

The Petersen Automotive Museum has been at the forefront of virtual experiences. They recently announced additional partners and its list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin. The event will be August 12-16, 2020, among the happenings  will be a virtual series of events that will premiere as hour-long episodes several times per… Continue reading The Petersen Museum Announces New Partners and Judges for Car Week

Spring Carlisle Show Happens in June
Posted on June 24, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spring Carlisle Show needed to be rescheduled twice and by the time the annual spring offering took place, it was mid-June.  Spring Carlisle fans were happy to finnally attend the event despite the delay. The show took place under four days of mostly sunny skies with those passionate vendors… Continue reading Spring Carlisle Show Happens in June

5 Questions with Diamond Back Tires
Posted on June 24, 2020

We got the opportunity to talk with Tab Chapman of Diamond Back Tires. A family business that has been around for over 30 years, Diamond Back is a premier white wall tire producer for classic cars and hot rods.     1. Could you tell us a little bit of the history of Diamond Back… Continue reading 5 Questions with Diamond Back Tires

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY RACING RESUMES
Posted on June 22, 2020

 Racing at Irwindale Speedway returned Saturday for the first time since February 1 with a six division, eight main event program for competitors and pit crews. The event excluded fans in the grandstand because of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that halted racing since mid-March. The local economy gradually restarted in late May using precautionary… Continue reading IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY RACING RESUMES

Southern California Timing Association To Proceed with Bonneville Speed Week
Posted on June 18, 2020

Great news for Bonneville fans! The Southern California Timing Association has received collected all necessary approvals and permits from local health and government associations to green light the 2020 Bonneville Speed Week as planned, according to a statement on the group’s website.   However, The Utah office of the Bureau of Land Management will require… Continue reading Southern California Timing Association To Proceed with Bonneville Speed Week

Goodguys Cancels Nationals, Preps for Mid-Summer Classic
Posted on June 17, 2020

Goodguys has released a statement regarding their 2020 events schedule starting with the “Mid-Summer Classic” on Independence Day weekend, July 3-5, in Des Moines, IA. However, there is some grim news regarding other events.  Their statement below: To our Members and Supporters, We are excited to announce that we will once again be hitting the road… Continue reading Goodguys Cancels Nationals, Preps for Mid-Summer Classic

Petersen Museum Prepares to Re-Open June 19
Posted on June 16, 2020

Good news for automotive fans on the West Coast.The Petersen Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, June 19, 2020, establishing a new schedule of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.   The museum will follow the health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… Continue reading Petersen Museum Prepares to Re-Open June 19

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