Category: Featured Event

Featured event coverage

New Products at the 2016 SEMA Show

It is inspiring to see what people with think of… There are a ton of wheel companies and only a few make it to the Hot Rod Alley. We like what David has done with Rocket Racing Wheels. There were over…

The People at the 2016 SEMA Show

A big part of the show is running into old friends and making new ones. The show kicked off with Mangus Walker introducing the show at the first morning’s New Product Awards Breakfast. And the fun didn’t stop there. SEE…

The Trucks at the 2016 SEMA Show

Last year the halls were filled with C10’s. This year a bit more of a variety. Texas Rich followed KC Mathieu’s two trucks he built for the show. You can find them here and on our Facebook page. Our friend…

The Bikes at the 2016 SEMA Show

Here are some of the really cool scooters from the SEMA Show. SEE MORE AT SEMA! The 2016 SEMA Show Overview The Cars of SEMA The Bikes of SEMA The Trucks of SEMA New Products at SEMA The People at…

The Cars at the 2016 SEMA Show

Like always, there were some incredible cars at this years SEMA Show. One car in particular caught our attention. 1951 Ford Coupe Owner Bruce Leven had Wicked Fabrication and Byers Custom build this sectioned vintage racer styled custom. One off quick-change…

Texas Rich Hits the 2016 SEMA Show

Here is the show through a first-timer’s lens with a ton of passion and overwhelming energy! SEE MORE AT SEMA! The 2016 SEMA Show Overview The Cars of SEMA The Bikes of SEMA The Trucks of SEMA New Products at…

The 2016 SEMA Show Day One

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…

Cruisin’ For A Cure

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…

Bedlam at the Broiler 2016

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…

Leadsled Spectacular

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…

SEMA Open House – RPM Act

Hundreds of motorsports manufacturers, racers, celebrities and supporters gathered at the SEMA Garage’s annual Open House last week, where they got a firsthand look at SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility. The event underscored the ongoing uncertainty regarding how the motorsports industry is…