Hot Rod Movie “Deuce of Spades” Update

Hot Rod Movie “Deuce of Spades” Update

I caught up with Faith Granger the lady behind the Hot Rod movie, “Deuce of Spades”. Not long ago, I told you more about her in this Blog, but I left out some critical details to the readers at MyRideisMe.com: She owns... 

Don Garlits Back Racing the “Drag Pak” Challenger

Don Garlits Back Racing the “Drag Pak” Challenger

Story Submitted by John C. Hill or MoparMagic Don Garlits to compete in 2009! Don Garlits has planned a comeback to drag racing for 2009, his 60th anniversary competing on the nation’s drag strips. Is he going to run a new Top... 

Hot Rod Art Book by Designer Dwayne Vance

Hot Rod Art Book by Designer Dwayne Vance

The Hot Rod Art book: Masters of chicken scratch is a book of 13 highly respected and talented artists from the industry. While I am fairly new to the art and design scene in the Hot Rod world, I know many people in the industry from... 

Can you ID these V8 Engines?

Can you ID these V8 Engines?

Brandon over at AmericanTorque.com sent over some info about a fun game that tests your knowledge of American V8 Engines. Here’s how the idea got started: One night when I was a kid my Dad and I were at a dirt track watching... 

Jungle Jim vs. Joe Jacono, Nostalgia Funny Car Match race

Jungle Jim vs. Joe Jacono, Nostalgia Funny Car Match race

Story Submitted by John C. Hill or MoparMagic Jungle Jim vs. Joe Jacono, April 1972 Those of you who are drag race fans, especially from the 60’s and 70’s probably fondly remember certain races. Maybe you remember a national... 

3 Steps to Personalizing your Hot Rod

3 Steps to Personalizing your Hot Rod

I’ve always liked my car… Good thing, right? I guess I always wanted a hot rod. Bonnie, as in Bonneville, sure has changed since I bought her at a Goodguys show. The 3 pictures shown here are the 3 evolutionary changes... 

“King” Richard Petty… a Drag Racer?!

“King” Richard Petty… a Drag Racer?!

Story Submitted by John C. Hill or MoparMagic Virtually everyone who has an interest in automobiles knows who Richard Petty is. “The King” is considered the very best NASCAR driver fomr the early era, about the early 60s... 

Speedseekers Photobook: Vintage Drags & More - Book Review

Speedseekers Photobook: Vintage Drags & More - Book Review

Speedseekers is new book by German born designer and photographer Alexandra Lier. Visiting Speedweek’s salt for the first time, she was hooked. Suddenly a fascination with fast cars, hot rods and customs drove her from her...