Goodguys Rod & Custom Association The 5th Spring Lone Star Nationals are happening this weekend, March 20-22, at Texas Motor Speedway will be NUTS thanks to a special appearance by the Planters NUTmobile – a 23-foot long mobile peanut. More than just a peanut on wheels, the NUTmobile will offer kids and adults of all… Continue reading This Weekend: Goodguys 5th SpringLone Star Nationals

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable… Continue reading SEMA Legislative Update: Virginia Exhaust System Bill

*Update: We are still in search of a Business Coupe!* Plans have fallen through with others; please, let us know if you can help out! We all can name a few things that elicit that glint in our parents’ eyes. Any child of a car lover will tell you about that twinkle when dad starts… Continue reading Daughter Searches for '51 Ford to Put Sparkle Back in Dad's Eye

By Andreanna Ditton, Editor We’ve all got that one vehicle that pings our nostalgia centers like crazy- the car that, despite any number of drawbacks, would see us forking over a ridiculous sum to reawaken the feelings connected to it. What is your favorite, impractical nostalgia vehicle?  For me, it’s a ’66 Ford Bronco.  My… Continue reading The Original Ford Bronco: Where Aspiration and Nostalgia Met Head On

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Scottsdale, AZ – March 16, 2016 – The Goodguys 2015 season got off to a sizzlin’ start last weekend as the 6th Spring Nationals presented by Brown’s Classic Autos enjoyed three straight days of summer-like conditions! It was top-down cruisin’ at its finest as Westworld of Scottsdale rocked and rolled with over 2,500 Classic American… Continue reading 6th Spring Nationals Rewind…Sizzlin’ Season Opener!

Riverside International Raceway was an important part of the landscape for those who loved speed in Southern California, and author Pete Lyons takes a look back at the track, the drivers, and the legends born at this road course in the desert.  The book, Riverside International Raceway: A Photographic Tour of the Historic Track, Its… Continue reading Riverside International Raceway Book and Contest

J&B Microfinish The ISCA announced all the champions in several categories this past weekend at the finals held in Rosemont, IL. The Jim Hubbell built, Brian Ganos owned 69 ZRS Camaro won the International Best Street Machine Award and later was crowned the International Grand Champion. Jim had us (J&B Microfinish) make several parts for… Continue reading 1969 Camaro wins International Best Street Machine Award with the Help of J&B Microfinish

By Colton Danforth Take a turn off of Highway 290 just southwest of Austin, Texas and drive out into the boonies until you’re sure you’re lost. Not far up a teeth-rattling dirt road that’s sure to test your suspension, popping out of the side of a cedar covered hilltop you might spot one of the… Continue reading Hot Rod Heaven in the Texas Hill Country

Speedway Motors Famous Race Car Drivers Al Unser Jr. and Robby Unser Join Team America’s Oldest Speed Shop is returning to its competitive roots by sponsoring the 2015 Team Speedway racing team. Team Speedway hits the road this weekend, with drivers Robby and Al Unser Jr. competing at the Goodguys Spring Nationals March 13-15 in… Continue reading Speedway Motors Sponsors New Racing Adventure with Team Speedway

This year marked the 63rd Annual Detroit Autorama, held at the Cobo Center. It’s arguably the greatest hot rod shows in the US. Our Roving Reporter Al Liebmann, “Big Al”, was there to experience it all and sent us over1,800 photos. The Great 8 were spectacular as always (see them all here) and the ’65 Imposter… Continue reading 2015 Detroit Autorama