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An Industry Built on Passion The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the 2017 New Products Showcase Awards this morning at the 2016 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket…
There are times when someone has to disrupt the status quo. I met Jim Schafer and Jeff Walker from Mantiques Network a couple of years ago. They had a bunch of “Cool Old Stuff” they were selling at the Cruisin’…
Through the Artful Lens of Don Carrick at Studio 413 Photo. The 2013 Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood, New Jersey. Studio 413 Photo
Now Showing on BlacktopTV: For the past 17 years, Debbie Baker and a crew of about 200 volunteers have successfully put on an incredible event. I don’t want to call it a car show, because it is so much more…
Anthony Robinson’s Custom TriumphWhat if I told you this bike was built from recycled garage doors? Pretty unbelievable, and yes, there is a twist. I dig hearing stories about average guys like you and me who get an idea and…
The earliest racing machines enjoy a huge presence, rarity and price tag to match, the alternative? A US Speedster that offered ‘muscle’ long before the phrase became popular. It matters not your personal taste in motor vehicles, some machines just…
This adventure of mine started at a very early age and was inspired by and dedicated to my dad Jimmy – a hot rodder and motorcycle enthusiast in his day, and the most unorthodox basement mechanic I have known. Early…
A Cycle Stunt Legend Takes Us On A Trip Down Memory Lane [EDITOR: We just learned today 12/23/20 that Lee passed away last night. Rest in Peace Brave Soul.] The other day, I got a message from our buddy Keith…
I have written about Bedlam at the Broiler for Ol’ Skool Rodz three times now. I wanted to do something a bit different for each article. The last article, I penned it as if I was a 70-something year old…
The Kustom Kemps Do It Again! The Kustom Kemps Of America Leadsled Spectacular is just that, Spectacular. Every year I attempt to make it down to Oakdale Park in Salina Kansas for this huge event. I’ve made so many friends over…
Tea Fest Car Show, Tea, South Dakota In the Upper Plains for 4 to 5 months of the year car people work on, improve, prep and polish their beloved rides. This is because in this part of the country it is…
