Friend of Hotrodhotline, Dick Dixon, died in his sleep, he was a friend to many in this business, and contributed so much to our industry… he will be so missed.

Dick was Chair of the Automotive Education Alliance at Cal State University San Bernardino, Publisher / Managing Editor at Hot Rod Parts Guide and Director: International Motorsports Alliance at Calif. State University at San Bernardino till his death on Nov. 16, 2012.  He was also SEMA 3-time Ambassador of the Year and was currently a SEMA endorsed educator of automotive management. In fact his last trip this year into the automotive world was to the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2012 

Our Deepest Sympathy go out to his wife Judi, who was his High school sweetheart, and to the rest of his family and friends who miss him so much.

Good friend of Dick, Doug Stokes, who is well-known by those in the media and racing, wrote a great tribute to him. Click here to read