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Jay Leno’s world record in a Tesla Model S plaid has been broken
Over the summer, Jay Leno set a world record in a Tesla Model S Plaid. In June, Leno broke the world record for accelerating a quarter mile when he drove it on the drag track at Pomona Raceway in California for his show "Jay Leno's…
The small car that cost American pickers $ 1,100
In the Season 17 episode titled "Hot Rod Hero," Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz find a tether car toy in a store they are browsing. While the aging vehicle lacks an engine and the body has certainly seen better days, the item's history…
Ryan Preece selects 2021 by leading NASCAR underdogs
Best dog: Ryan Preece
While the vast majority of attention was rightly on Championship contenders 4, the NASCAR Cup Series underdogs looked to end their 2021 seasons strong at Phoenix Raceway (November 7). The action matched the…
A new pro action on the horizon? NHRA announces A / FX exposure class
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today quietly unveiled the set of rules for a new show category for the 2022 season, known as A / Factory Experimental (or A / FX), which will feature a Modified and Lightweight Factory Stock…
Horse Racing Nation
Today's edition of Horse Center will be in blog form due to circumstances that prevented video production this week. However, your co-hosts Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman wanted to make sure you could get the favorite picks, analysis, and…
Flashers back on Hot Rod Charlie for BC Classic
After running without blinders in his last two races and wandering the stretch, Hot Rod Charlie will wear the gear again during the $ 6million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) on November 6 in Del Mar.
This summer, Monmouth Park…
Meet the Jockeys at the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic 2021
Does the jockey really make a difference in deciding whether a horse wins or loses? This is a question we hear all the time from people new to horse racing and learning to bet on organized races during the biggest days of the sport.…
Munsters’ Dragula racing car up for auction
Is not it drag race pretty scary ?A bespoke car designed by Georges barris for âThe Munstersâ is heading for auction, but unfortunately not in time for Halloween.Dragula is a 1964 drag car built with a…
From Top Fuel to ET media, the latest issue of National Dragster has it covered
The latest edition of the NHRA National Dragster, with coverage of the NHRA's full spectrum of major racing series, is now digitally online and mailed to NHRA members around the world.On the national events side, we cover the NHRA Midwest…
1931 Ford Race Truck Goes Aluminator for Wicked Hot Rod Build
For when a 5.0 Mustang GT Coyote engine just isn't going to cut it.
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Love, Allen guides Cavaliers to 99-87 victory over Nuggets
DENVER (AP) - Anger briefly erupted between fiery guards Ricky Rubio and Facundo Campazzo as the two clashed at the end of the third quarter.Nothing happened except a downcast look. All he did was help ignite Cleveland's big win.…
Austin storms Hot Rod Reunion to win Funny Car event | Motor sports
A notice was served Sunday at the NHRA California Hot Rod meeting at Famoso Dragstrip: There is a new…
Obituary of Richard Bertolucci (1929 – 2021) – Sacramento, CA
Richard Mario Bertolucci February 20, 1929 - October 12, 2021 Sacramento, California - Richard Mario ("Dick") Bertolucci was born on February 20, 1929 in Sacramento, California. He was the only child of loving parents Mario and Mary…
8 cool AMC muscle cars that tell the brand’s story
A muscle car is what every guy wanted in the '60s and' 70s, regardless of their age, and American Motors (AMC) knew that all too well. However, at the time, the company had a reputation…
WATCH NOW: COMMENT: Drag racing returned to Bristol with rave reviews | Sports News
The Bristol Motor Speedway has long been one of the most iconic facilities of any genre of powersports, but the tradition of the adjacent Bristol Dragway runs just as deep.The first National Championships in Spring 1965 were the first NHRA…
Knicks lead NTRA poll for 11th consecutive week – Horse Racing News
Knicks Go wins the G3 Lukas Classic on October 2
Knicks Go, the 5-year-old from Korea Racing Stable and possibly the morning line favorite for the $ 6million Longines…
Notes from the Santa Anita barn: Dr Schivel worked on Saturdays
(Dr. Schivel / Photo courtesy of Santa Anita)
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THE STRONG MOUTH IS "VERY GOOD" FOR THE CALIFORNIA FLAG
Loud Mouth, fresh and fit after being promoted to victory in the EB Johnston Stakes at Los…
Kar Kapades takes advantage of the Bikes for Kids effort
The very first Kar Kapades last Sunday drew participants from near and far. According to the event's organizer, Pete Paulsen, some have traveled to the sports complex in River Island, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and even Mississippi to "join…
Can we call you tonight? – The Vanderbilt Hustler
Indie pop star Sloan Struble gave an energizing, life-changing and depression-healing performance at the Brooklyn Bowl on October 6. It is OUR medicine.Andrew Kolondra Jr.Singer Sloan Struble performs in front of a huge neon sign.…
The Expendables 4 Sylvester Stallone Revealed Photos Set
Sylvester stallone is back in Barney Ross mode, as the actor shared new photos and a video from the set of Consumables 4, which is currently in production. The action franchise has been dormant since 2014 The Expendables 3…
Rome Speedway Results: October 10, 2021 (Late Models from Lucas)
Rome Showdown Results for National Late Dirt Model SeriesTonight the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series lands in Rome, Georgia. Rome Speedway's fastest half-mile clay oval is set to host the Rome Showdown.See the Rome Speedway results…
After the breakthrough of the sea at Vosburgh
Already double grade 1 placed, the breeding of Spendthrift Farm After the sea earned their first ranked victory in the $ 232,500 Vosburgh Stakes (G2) on October 9 at Belmont Park. The 3-year-old Runhappy Colt beat three rivals…
AutoMatters & More: GOODGUYS Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals – “America’s…
After a long absence due to COVID-19, the GOODGUYS Del Mar Nationals returned to the Del Mar Fairgrounds, during a beautiful 3-day October weekend in Southern California.This mega event is more than just a car show. At this year's event,…
Hot rod buyers and sellers gather at Car Corral
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club is back at Cruisin 'the Coast for its annual Car Corral.
If you're looking to buy or sell a hot rod, look no further than the Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club's annual Car…
Aftershock Festival Sacramento CA: food, drinks and more
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The return of the Aftershock festival
The return of the Aftershock Festival to Sacramento after a hiatus in…
Officers called to shoot Sunday night in Wendell, an order
WENDELL, Idaho (KLIX) - A 21-year-old Wendell resident faces felony charges for allegedly shooting another man late Sunday night and running away from law enforcement. According to court documents, Anthony Munoz was arrested and charged…
Once again, Baffert makes Santa Anita Park his personal playground
Two weeks ago, Bob Baffert made what seemed like a decision at first glance, keeping 3-year-old stars Medina Spirit and Private Mission at home in California. That, instead of running the pair against their age group rivals in Parx…
The 2000-horsepower 1969 Chevrolet Nova is a larger orange drag monster, runs in 7 seconds
Chevrolet built a handful of cool muscle cars in the late 1960s. The Camaro and Corvette are the most iconic, but the Chevelle SS LS6 454 is one of them as well. The Nova, on the other hand, is often overlooked due to its slow start in…
‘Hot Rod Lincoln’ hitmaker was 77 – deadline
George Frayne, aka alt-country rock pioneer Commander Cody, died earlier this week at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY, from esophageal cancer. He was 77 years old and his death was confirmed by former band member John Tichy.…
Owens beats Moran in Jackson 100 at Brownstown
Seymour's Tyler Cain won the Bowman 50 for the Indiana Pro Late Models on September 24 at Brownstown Speedway. Tonight Brownstown will host its championship races of the season for all divisions.
Jimmy Owens and Devin…
Scarborough Auto Show ‘Huge Success’
Pictured at a recent auto show, Scarborough Enclave Executive Director Caitlin Marsanskis, right, and trophy recipient Dana Bradbury.
The 7th Annual Scarborough Enclave Vintage Car Show took place on August 26th.
The event was a huge…
The Chrysler Howler should have gone into production
Picture: Stellantis Media ArchiveWhat if the Plymouth Prowler really had the muscle and ease of use to go with these looks? It was the Chrysler Howler. There were things that could have made the Prowler a success, but it came too late.!-->!-->…
George Frayne, aka rock star Commander Cody, has died at 77
George Frayne, who as the leader of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen enjoyed a cult following in the 1970s with favorites such as "Hot Rod Lincoln" and "SmokeThroughThe Associated PressSeptember 30, 2021, 12:54…
Ottumwa Class of ’54 swings! | Opinion
"Seventeen hot rod queen cutest girl you've ever seen tell the world I'm really a fan of my seventeen year…
The Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival is back and firing on all cylinders
The Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival is the oldest and longest running auto show in northern Orange County, and like most events it's not the same on Zoom.The festival moved to a virtual format in 2020 due to COVID-19, but this year returns…
2JZ-powered Toyota 4Runner hits the drag strip, smokes Mustang and Camaro
Released in 1983, the Toyota 4Runner is one of the toughest and most rugged SUVs on the market. Some would describe it as the very definition of robustness. Perfectly suited for tackling undefeated trails, the 4Runner is by no means the…
These trucks can be transformed into amazing hot rods
Hot rods first appeared in Southern California, historically speaking, when people started racing with modified cars and trucks on the beds of the dry lakes of El Mirage and Muroc, in the…
Pharsalia’s overseer sentenced to prison
The former supervisor of a small town in Chenango County is sentenced to serve jail time for stealing taxpayer money.New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said former Pharsalia Town supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to one to…
Josh Allison, builder of Orange County Choppers, sets up new American Metal store
Old Orange County Choppers co-star Josh Allison recently opened a new store called American metal in Danbury, Connecticut. Fans of Allison's work may also remember her appearances on…
John Deere Tractor with Turbo’d V8 Isn’t Your Ordinary Farm Machine
We may not know much about farm machinery, but seeing the words 'turbo', 'V8' and 'tractor' in one sentence we knew we had to share this video which depicts a very special John Deere. with you.
How do you know it's a John Deere? Well, it…
Every cameo in Andy Samberg’s mock 7 Days in Hell documentary
7 Days In Hell is a mock documentary about an epic tennis match between players played by Kit Harrington and Andy Samberg, and here's every cameo.…
Hot Rod Charlie and Midnight Bourbon seek first-year glory in the Penn Derby
The Pennsylvania Derby, your traditional last big 3-year race of the season, returns after a year of absence linked to COVID. And the Penn Derby returns, asking the pressing question regarding a few decorated sophomores:
Hot Rod Charlie…
Winchell has a strong hand with Midnight Bourbon, Silver State at Parx – Horse Racing News
Assistant coach Scott Blasi trains Midnight Bourbon in the paddock in preparation for the Million Dollar Pennsylvania Derby (GI) at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa. Photo by Nikki Sherman / EQUI-PHOTO.…
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Two-tone 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe looks set to take advantage of hot fall days (Rod)
We live in a world that is pretty much obsessed with anything labeled as a crossover, SUV, or truck (pickup). But sometimes we just need to take a step back (in time) and remember the huge selection of different options.
In 1937, the…
Las Vegas Racing and Driving Experiences
For local auto racing fans, the NASCAR season could rival Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. All the famous drivers arrive in town; fellowship with like-minded fans; the roar of pure power; mind-boggling speeds;…
Country star White returns home to headline Hokes Bluff CityFest 2021
Drake White comes home.Favorite son of Hokes Bluff and acclaimed country music star, White will headline the Hokes Bluff CityFest 2021, a free event that returns this year after not taking place in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It…
6-Second AMC Javelin Dragster hits wall, lands on rooftop at Strip in Michigan
Bryant Goldstone's silver Chevrolet Chevelle has been a class-winning race for many years, but it was his AMC Javelin competing in the Ultimate Iron class that had great success on September 17 at Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan.
As…
Drives project cars in construction
1957 Chevrolet WagonSteve mccumber
âYou might remember this car when it was briefly mentioned in your magazine some time ago. After a battle with a medical issue I had, I'm happy to say that construction on the Chev is…
Here’s why you don’t want to own those V8 powered cars
The mere thought of a car with a V8 engine makes most gearboxes salivate. Forget the inline four and V6s, the height of muscle car madness has always come with a V8, and sometimes even a…
Here’s your chance to see every generation of Porsche RS in one place
Architect and sometimes rally driver Steven Harris will be happy to tell you that he's obsessed with Porsches. When he was eight, his uncle took him for a ride in a 1958 Porsche 356 and that was it: Harris found his true love, in the…
Food Truck Fest – Three Bands – Hot Rod Car Show
It's time again⦠for the Hopatcong PBA 149 Food Truck and Music Fest which has become a major event on Hopatcong Lake! And this year, they welcome their arch-rivals, the aka. "the Hot RoddersWhich are…
Da’Sean Butler celebrates his 2020 WVU Hall of Fame induction on Saturday
The West Virginia men's basketball will add another legend to the record books on Saturday, as former goaltender Da'Sean Butler is officially inducted into the 2020 WVU Sports Hall of Fame.
Butler would become the 60th male…
Rebel Run takes over Allen County Fairgrounds this weekend | New
Call all vintage car enthusiasts. Rebel execution I'm back at Allen County Fairgrounds for another year! The Rebel Run classic car, truck and motorcycle events will feature some of the area's finest hot rods and vintage cars.…
Transformer Hulk’s alternative car mode is expected to be Mulliner Bacalar shooting brake
Right now, just about all the automobile is green this and green that. Although, frankly, we're not sure environmentalists would be happy with some of the uses for color we've seen recently.
It's easy to spot some of the trends making…
The Big World of Electronic Sports: Episode 102
Bryan, Rodney and Phil join forces to provide the hottest esports chat you'll find anywhere online, plus outrageous food chat.
Hello, readers and / or viewers. As we go through…
Fury Road vehicles head to auction
The 2015 action movie Mad Max: Fury Road featured some of the most spectacular vehicle stunts ever to be filmed, and now you can purchase some of the cars that have been put to the test in the desert to get these shots.A total of 13…
Hot Rod Dragster Road CGI Caterpillar Backhoe is Pure Labor Day Fun
Easily as recognizable in the world as - let's say - John Deer's iconic green livery is CAT's yellow outfit. And does anything say more about Labor Day than a Caterpillar Inc. backhoe loader? Maybe one with Hot Rod and Dragster IDs ...…
Obituary by Michael McCormack (1955 – 2021) – Broussard, LA
Funeral services for Michael Kenneth McCormack will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Louisiana Funeral and Crematorium Chapel, 108 Hardware Road, Broussard, LA. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until service time…
The odds of not favoring the best seeds in NHRA’s countdown to the Championship
JERRY FOSS NHRA / NATIONAL DRAGSTER
Top Fuel team owner Morgan Lucas was in a no-win situation on the eve of the first NHRA Championship countdown in 2007.The cutoff race - the last before the…
Vintage Celeb 1939 Mercury 99A Racer ‘The Doodlebug’ appears on eBay
Most recently, the Doodlebug was featured in the November 2020 issue of Hemmings Classic Car magazine.
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Warm up your engines for the Show N Shine auto show at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
WWhat could be better than a weekend of noisy engines, chrome and silver? Nothing! So be sure to go to the annual meeting Show N Shine Auto Show happens at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino at Ocean Shores on October 1-2, 2021. Whether…
Vintage Car Show in Hartford Gives Couples Chance to Show Pandemic Plans | Local News
HARTFORD, Vermont - Lin Vaughn was online late last year when he noticed a friend in Virginia was selling a…
Letruska reached the top of its division in the direction of Personal Ensign
When coach Fausto Gutierrez says Letruska "got better, better and better" it sounds like a simple statement of enthusiasm.
Then you look at his race record, and it's actually pretty accurate, from an "improved" count.
The first wave…
Mo3 manager explains why Morray replaced Rod Wave on “In My Blood”
The Mo3 manager said "In My Blood" was made for Rod Wave "but then someone real came along".…
Claudia Myers: Colorful cars make colorful memories
That's the reason I didn't learn to drive until I was 19, because he would use any excuse to drive his hot rod; he drove me to school, to babysit, to the library, wherever I needed to be, and he drove my…
A look back at today’s automotive history: what happened to Rain Dance wax?
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / Shade Tree Engineering
Monday August 9, 2021 - In my youth, I was a car fanatic. Due to my lack of income, I learned early on that you can save a!-->…
Transformers: The Movie – Hot Rod Was Worse Than Optimus Prime
Transformers: The Movie introduces a new leader in Hot Rod, aka Rodimus Prime, and his role as a leader is much more difficult than that of Optimus.…
Hot Rods and Muscle Cars Galore at State Fair Park This Weekend
Yakima State Fair Park will be a busy spot this weekend with hundreds of cars on display during the 47th Vintiques National Auto Show, which runs Thursday through Sunday.The annual Vintiques Gathering draws members from across the Pacific…
I cannot find a rental car in Myrtle Beach SC. What do I do?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Finding a rental car in Myrtle Beach has become something akin to a battle royale melee of pure luck, and your trophy at the end might just be a smelly and damaged minivan. A nationwide shortage of new…
The Chevrolet COPO Camaro has the largest V8 in the United States. Are you interested?
Chevrolet recently announced a new version of the COPO Camaro for 2022. It is a factory-built drag racer inspired by dealerships in the late 1960s using the central office production order system (COPO). from Chevy, where the!-->…
Monmouth Park winning jockey suspended for breaking NJ anti-whip rule
Monmouth Park stewards issued the first of two high-profile decisions on Friday, suspending Carlos Montalvo for five days and fining him $ 500 for breaking New Jersey's new rule restricting the use of whips during races .The incident took…
Here are the hot rods: NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Do you like the roar of engines and the thrill of Funny Cars, Top Fuel and Nitro dragsters going wild for speeds of 300mph? Set aside time over the three-day weekend of July 23, 24, and 25 to visit Sonoma Raceway and the annual…
Readers’ response: stop street racing
It's 3pm and I hear the screeching of tires a block down Lombard Street as the hot rod with illegally loud pipes spins around the corner and roars down my street. Another rod continues behind, and the two of them turn onto the first…
Mandaloun wins Haskell Stakes after disqualification of Hot Rod Charlie
OCEANPORT, NJ - Mandaloun, who could still win the Kentucky Derby by disqualification, was placed first in the $ 1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday after original winner Hot Rod Charlie was disqualified for…
Carter-Dulac Memorial VFW Post Hosts “Hot Rods for Heroes” Event
DEXTER, Maine (WABI) - Classic car fans and owners across the state came together on Saturday for a great cause.This was Dexter VFW's Hot Rod for Heroes Show, where people could enjoy vehicles of all types, from pre-war cars and trucks to…
Hot Rod Charlie in search of his “deserved” Grade I victory
OCEANPORT - Hot Rod Charlie ran too well in all three Category 1 races not to be a Category 1 winner yet. But it's the paradox that coach Doug O'Neill wants to overcome when his stable star races into the Grade 1 Haskell at Monmouth Park…
Summer NAMM 2021: Kramer Revisits 80s Pop Culture With Custom Graphics Collection Guitars |…
NAMM summer 2021: Kramer has announced the Custom Graphics Collection, an assortment of eclectic electrical devices adorned with '80s pop culture-inspired visuals. And yes, that includes a Baretta decked out in the flamboyant style of a…
ARTS AND CULTURE: Craig Burletic – La Tribune
Craig Burletic, bassist for Tyler Childers and The Foodstamps, El Dorodo, Charlie Woods and Deep Hollow and, on occasion, Brad Goodall, Nethan Gillum and William Matheny. I play guitar with my wife, Molly Lynn Page, who plays…
Buffalo Sabers hockey star René Robert played for the Tulsa Oilers
Farewell to people with Oklahoma connections who enjoyed the gameday experience:René Robert, 72, from Port Charlotte, Florida - Robert played part of the 1967-71 seasons with the Tulsa Oilers of the original Central Hockey…
Mandaloun and Basso give final breezes for Haskell at Monmouth – Horse Racing News
Mandaloun did his final work for freshman Haskell at Monmouth Park.
Kentucky Derby finalists Mandaloun and Basso handed in their final work this morning ahead of next…
Cruises and auto shows heat up summer
Car enthusiasts have come together to see what's under the hood at the latest Pearl Street Auto Show in Fishers, hosted by Push Rods Auto Club. SUBMITTED HANCOCK COUNTY - Rick Weaver can usually be found in the garage about a hundred…
1955 Chevrolet Gasser rolls out of the barn, gets first wash in 10 years
When the gas craze hit the United States in the 1960s, enthusiasts began preparing and driving production cars that you wouldn't normally see on the drag strip. 1955 to 1957 Tri-Five Chevys were among them. Stripped of unnecessary…
Stain on the mother’s relationship! Innocent 5 year old wets his bed, his mom did that!
It is often said that the mother loves her children very much. Sometimes when there is a death crisis, she is ready to give her life to save the child. But this case will shock you. In fact, a mother has passed all the limits of cruelty…
Ford F100 from 1975 with Coyote engine
IIt's not like Alan Robson is an F-Trucks fanatic. He's had a HK Premier V8 wagon, an XA Falcon GT, a Fairlane V8, a Gemini, Eurotrash and no less than a dozen Beetles. So how does a man who just doesn't care about an Effie…
Glossy black paint ‘a total surprise’
When Reuben Kinghorn took possession of his classic Ford about two and a half years ago, he discovered a dark secret.
Its 1947 Ford Club Coupe Super Deluxe, imported from California to the United States in 2010, had a gray exterior,…
Mint 1999 Plymouth Prowler costs the new Cadillac CT5-V money
Everyone secretly wants a Prowler, the V6 hot rod assembled to try and save Plymouth. We watch these videos on how to fix window regulators or fix common engine problems, hoping that someday we will buy a cheap Plymouth roadster. But it…
Roadkill transforms a 1975 AMC Gremlin into a 426 Hemi Powered Street Freak!
It's finally happening! David Freiburger make his street monster dreams come true, and the Hemi Gremi is being built! You may remember racing and driving the 1975 AMC Gremlin Roadkill bought for just $ 700 to take on a Toyota Prius…
Crawdads Power Past Hot Rods, 8-5 ….
Hickory, North Carolina The Crawdads claimed their second straight victory on Saturday night, hitting four home runs over the Bowling Green Hot Rods en route to an 8-5 victory.
Avery Weems didn't allow a baserunner to complete his…
Masqueparade continues rapid ascent with Ohio Derby win
Photo: Churchill Downs Photo
After an 11-length demolition against allocation enemies on the Kentucky Derby undercard, Masquerade parade continued his ascent on Saturday by fiercely fending off King…
Thistledown Picks & Ohio Derby 2021 Handcapping for June 26
Luis Saez arrives at Thistledown…
Shop Update: What’s in Lucky’s Garage
Since Lucky's Shop is so close to your author's humble abode, it's always worth taking the time to stop by to see what the HOT ROD Garage co-host is up to. Currently in the store are a pair of A-bodies. The '69 Chevelle is a genuine…
Travis Shumake strives to become NHRA’s first openly gay funny car driver
Travis Shumake is the son of former NHRA Funny Car driver Tripp Shumake, who was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1999.At 36, Travis Shumake hopes to become the first openly gay driver in the NHRA Funny Car class. Shumake plans to hit…
Double whiskers are now a thing and we can’t look away
The world of men's grooming is like the Old West: uneventful for the most part, but sometimes something pops up that scares you half to death. While we can't say we've seen as many hairstyling and grooming trends as women…