AT THE 2024 GRAND NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW We had the opportunity to roll with Pinky Swear around the second annual Grand National Truck Show at the Los Angeles Fairplex, in Pomona, California.
As the sun was about to set on this day, a picture perfect Southern California mid-winter day, the beasts were draggin down the strip. Only yards behind the main stage, where the beauties were on display. Yes, it’s the annual…
Today we interview Ron Cambra of Cambra Speed Shop at the recent Grand National Roadster Show, winner of the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show Builder of the Year!
It’s official, Cambra Speed Shop in Orange, California was recently announced as the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show Builder of the Year. Ron Cambra and his team of 12 have been passionate about building museum quality rides that burn rubber…
I have known Rich for quite a few years now. He is one of those quiet guys that are always there to help, lend a hand and encourage you on what ever project you are working on. Like anyone who…
In Memoriam: Sadly Randy passed away a few months after our visit to his Museum and the Hot Rod Shop. Earlier we shared an article from Blacktop Magazine issue #27: Randy’s Drag Racing Museum. It showcased Randy Haapala’s NHRA Collection.…
The Wild Indian Photos/Story by Mike Slade I originally pick up the assignment to shoot the feature on this Gober Sosebee 39 Ford coupe race car when I was covering the 1988 Daytona 500 for Circle Track Magazine. After getting…
A Father/Son Garage As I reflect on the “Good-Ol’-Days”, I get to thinking that we actually live in a wonderful time. A time where you can make friends with someone from a great distance. Such is the case here, I…
Kasia Jones’ 1954 Studebaker Commander Do you believe in love at first site? For this car gal, love was in the air when she first saw this Studebaker two years ago. The lines were far ahead of the…
When you spend your days in the field watching the lemons and avocados grow, you get to wondering. For Jerry Friedrich, that wondering got him into racing and now deep in hot rodding. We took a jaunt off the Ventura…
At Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum Today we hit one of my favorite places in all of Southern California. The Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum. Always a good time, but today is even more special. We are here to celebrate a founder…