WOW Motorcycles is the World’s Largest Powersports Dealer Owned by a Woman. “When we as WOMEN excel in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the world benefits,” explains Candy Hunter, CEO of WOW Motorcycles in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. “The stereotypes disappear and all we are left with are our success stories.” WOW Motorcycles is an […]
At the recent Early Times Picnic I met up with Larry Wood, a long-time Early Times member. Larry usually welcomes everyone at the gate. Always a cheerful guy, he makes a great host. While enjoying the day I went over and spent some time with Larry at the gate. We talked about all the great […]
Brea, California June 15, 2025 – If you like going to a car show where there are is a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd of spectators, then this, my friend, is a show for you. Each year Cruisin’ Brea is held on Father’s Day downtown Brea California is a buzz with over 400 classic, exotic, custom, […]
Sometimes owning a truck is rather frustrating. We have all been there, you are unloading a truck full of a days work and that dang gash between the tailgate and truckbed is a stumble. Debris gets down there and makes a mess that you have to clean up in order to close the tailgate. The […]
Hosted by The Friends Of Steve McQueen supporting The Boys Republic I have always wanted to go to this show. Every year it comes up, something else takes me away. This year, after prodding by my friend Steve (no relation) Yarber, I made it a point. And, so glad I did. WOW! You may have […]
Celebrating 60 Years! I really dig this show. Well, it really isn’t a show as much as it is an event. For decades the Early Times car club has been hosting a picnic at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club right off the 710 at Atlantic.This year they are celebrating 60 Years. I am not […]
A Legendary Story told by Mike Hembree A Blacktop Book Report I’m a fan. A fan of racing and always the good race. I never had a specific driver or team to root for. I rooted for the excitement of a grill to rear bumper race and the sweeping pass no matter if it was […]
At Jordan Family Classic Cars It may not officially be Summer, but after Memorial Day in Southern California, it is. And today was no exception, an upper-level low in the atmosphere from a storm down in Mexico made the air abnormally muggy on this sunny day in the heart of Orange County. Jordan Family Classic […]
We all have those stories. When we first saw a Corvette. America’s sports car. Maybe it was in black and white on the the CBS series “Route 66” with Martin Milner and pals for 4 seasons from 1960 to 1964. Or, like me a decade later when my next door neighbor roared home in a […]
La Verne, California 2025 April brings an onslaught of local car shows and Flying Deuces Cool Cruise in La Verne, is one not to miss. The sleepy town in the shadows of the NHRA Pomona Dragstrip is awake with the roll of cruisers, hot rods, muscle cars to display on the downtown streets around the […]
The Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show most sought-after event in Orange County, California. A show that sells out it’s 400+ spots within minutes came again in April 2025. The show has a stunning backdrop around the Orange Plaza (Circle) and adjacent streets. The historic buildings, great shops and restaurants makes for a wonderful event for […]
I thought it would be fun to see which articles on BlacktopMagazine.com was the most read. It was fascinating to see what everyone is interested in. I was really surprised to see the top article. A very intriguing story you are sure to re-visit. When I discovered the variety, I thought it would be a […]
