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The Sweet 16 Classic
Original Redline Hot Wheels Racing, Cacklefest and Car Show I have been working on collecting the first series of original “played with” Redline Hot Wheels known as “The Sweet 16”. Just as I completed the collection by flipping some garage…
The CarCapsule CF1 ShowCase
The Next Revolution in Vehicle Storage Carbon Fiber is typically synonymous with strength, visual appeal, supercars, and opulence. This space-age material has truly had an impact on the automotive world, in terms of performance, and appearance. Based on that appeal…
James Hetfield at the Petersen Automobile Museum
Here’s the interview of Metallica front man James Hetfield from the “Reclaimed Rust” opening exhibit of his collection of cars donated to the Petersen Automobile Museum.
Fuel Fed Fun Guidebook – Long Beach, California
The first installment of our series we introduced in our Special Print Editions of Blacktop Magazine. There are pockets of hot rod shops, historical spots, scenic routes, and general automotive goodness. We present a listing in these pockets for visitors…
EDELBROCK RETURNS TO THE 2019 SEMA SHOW
Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, today announced its return to the SEMA Show for the 52nd consecutive year. Attendees will be able to view new superchargers and performance products, see noteworthy vehicles and participate in…
Lions Drag Strip Museum Grand Opening
If you grew up in Southern California from the mid ’50’s to the early 70’s, there is no doubt you had heard of Lions Drag Strip. Opening in 1955, the same year as Disneyland and in the middle of a…
Vinyl Inspiration
An Intimate Evening At The NHRA Motorsports Museum After spending the day at Mitzi’s Pinup Pool Party, I rolled Project Riff-Raff over to the NHRA Museum for the Vinyl Inspiration exhibit opening reception. It was a big day, May 18,…
GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW UNVEILS THE NEW PERPETUAL AL SLONAKER MEMORIAL AWARD TROPHY
Created by noted automotive designer Eric Brockmeyer, the new perpetual trophy will be awarded for the first time in 2020, accompanying the new rules and prize purse announced for the award earlier this year. The Grand National Roadster Show, the…
Chino Corn Feed Run
A view from the recent Chino Corn Feed Run. It’s a great show around the City Hall complex in Chino, California. A quaint community with a farming history. The show includes all types of cars, tractors and even big rigs.…
Fountain Valley Car Show
Pete Haak comes in the studio to share details about the upcoming Fountain Valley Car Show Saturday June 22, 2019 at Mile Square Park. See more at http://www.FVCarShow.com
Dave Lindsley, A Celebration of Life and Cars
We head out to south Orange County to meet up with a bunch of cool car guys to celebrate the life and cars of Dave Lindsley