A collection of hot rods, street rods, classic cars, car shows, events, and cool rides, plus the occasional Throwback Thursday #tbt post or article about a historical event.
In 1966, the ’67 model year Camaro debuted as an alternative to the Ford Mustang. However, the story goes that despite an outcry for a Chevy pony car that could really compete on the street and the track, GM corporate wouldn’t allow anything bigger than a 400 cu in engine to power the vehicle.
This special Pontiac was sold through the legendary Royal Pontiac performance dealership owned by Ace Wilson in Royal Oak, Mich.
America may be a democracy, but on July 4, 1984, we proved that even the President of the United States is second to The King as NASCAR royalty, Richard Petty, geared up for a shot at his 200th career victory at the Firecracker 400.
In 1959 the New York Times dubbed Frank Dominianni, “One of the top three drivers whose spectacular performances made the B production class one of the most interesting of the road race season.”
The Andretti Curse kicked off with one historic day in 1969.
In 1972, noone and nothing was hotter than Ed “Ace” McCulloch and the Revullution dragster.
MG represented at Bonneville with a record-breaking Midget. All hail the tiny British convertible!
On March 22,1992 at the Motorcraft Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, Kenny Bernstein became the first driver to break 300 miles per hour with a speed of 301.7 becoming the King of Speed.
The Classic Corner: Looking back at Connie Kalitta’s storied career.
Watch this vintage footage of hot rods on the salt in Bonneville.
