Veda and Karl Orr are legendary Hot Rodders. They were among the early racers who took to the dry lakes...
Gilles Villeneuve Mark Donohue 1 Al Unser Jr. wins the CRA sprint car main event at Imperial, California (1981). 2...
Pete Lyons You’d need a piece of paper the size of Texas to write down all that should be said about Carroll Shelby, so I’ll fall short here. But I’d like to share a few personal recollections. Years ago, during a supposedly formal banquet at the auto museum in San...
In addition to being a successful real estate developer, Ted Gildred was appointed Ambassador to Argentina during the Reagan administration....
The broadly experienced Bill McGuire, whose several careers in the automotive world include consultancy, troubleshooting, education, negotiations and, of course,...
Parnelli JonesPhoto: John Zimmermann This year marks the 50th anniversary of Parnelli Jones’ 1963 Indianapolis 500 victory. That win, from pole position, turned out to be his only one although at least three others slipped from his grasp through various misfortunes. In his rookie year of 1961, he was leading...
Famed Hollywood customizer George Barris has passed away at the age of 89. Before World War II, George and his...
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The LA Roadster Show, America’s premier event for pre-1936 roadster and hot rod enthusiasts put on by the LA Roadsters car club, returns to the Fairplex in Pomona on Father’s Day weekend, June 15-16, 2018. One of the longest-running roadster exhibitions in the world, the event will feature the world’s...
In almost all parts of the world street racing is illegal. It’s unsanctioned, unregulated, and often extremely dangerous for participants...
Cars honoring the origins of American hot rodding will occupy a special place on the Silver Anniversary Amelia Island Concours...
Salon Privé returns to Blenheim Palace on September 1-5, 2021, with its celebrated mixture of modern supercars, iconic racers, great classics and the latest concepts. This year, however, the pristine grounds of historic Blenheim Palace will also be rocked by the unforgettable sight and sound of hot rods created by...
