Hot Rod Drag Week – Darlington 2023

Hot Rod Drag Week Darlington 2023

Hot Rod Drag Week 2023 opened up at Darlington Dragway in Darlington, South Carolina. Over a hundred drag cars of all types showed up Sunday, September17th to get registered and do some testing to dial in their rides. Things got…

Introducing my friend Rich Miller

Rich Miller

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…

Boogie Down with Pinky at BYOB 8 The Ocho.

BYOB The Ocho with Pinky Swear

Each year the crew at California Street Vans host one of my most favorite events of the year. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Boogie) Van-in and Show at Canyon RV Park in Anaheim Hills, California. And for the past several years…

16th Annual Hard Knox Chopper Ball

16th annual Hard Knox Chopper Ball

A MIKE SLADE BIT The Hard Knox Chopper Ball is a drag race and car show put on by the Hard Knox Car Club of Anderson South Carolina. This years show was held at the historic Greer Dragway in Greer…

Kiwanisland Car Show 2023

Kiwanisland 2023

Imagine a nice grass lawn park rimmed by a variety of trees; Eucalyptus, Palms, and Pine Trees. A large man-made pond with an island and rope bridge in one corner, clubhouse, amphitheater, rows of picnic tables and pass-through kitchen. All…

Windy’s Vixen

Windy Campbell's 1974 Dodge Dart Sport

Windy Campbell’s 1974 Dodge Dart Sport While roaming around the Cruisin For A Cure show, there is a building full of “Women and Wheels” exhibit of women owned vehicles. Right up front and center was this beautiful pink 1974 Dodge…

High School Camaro

Steve Clark's High School Camaro

Steve Clark’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Have you ever noticed a car for the first time at a regular cruise night? For instance, I go the Historic Main Street Garden Grove Car Show on a regular basis and you see…

Pinky and the Vans

Pinky and the Vans

Like any great event, there are events within the event. This is true at the recent and very first Grand National Truck Show! The event is promoted by Rod Shows the same team that puts on the Sacramento Autorama and…

Sheila’s ’33 Cabster

Sheila Chavez' Redneck 33 Cabster

A Redneck 33 Cabster from Redneck Hot Rods in South Dakota. This car was Sheila Chavez’ father’s project. He is an avid hot rodder with about ten cars and this one he was going to finish after he retired. He…

Randy’s Hot Rod Garage

Randy Haapala's Hot Rod Garage

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.…

Cruisin For A Cure with Pickups Limited

Pickups Limited at Cruisin For A Cure

We take a moment to stop at the Pickups Limited camp at the 2023 Cruisin’ For A Cure. Brandon Hamner shares how important Cruisin’ For A Cure is to their club. Pickups Limited hosts two events during the year and…