Diggers, dragsters, slingshots, rail jobs—by any name, these homebuilt race cars were the stars of early drag racing. Here are a half-dozen colorful examples.
Category Archives: Hot Rods
Mickey Thompson’s 427 Ford Hemi V8–And its Fascinating Secret
Yes, it’s a hemi. No, it’s not a Chrysler. It’s a big-block 427 CID Ford hemi engineered by Mickey Thompson in 1963. But wait until you see inside—you might not believe your eyes. Continue reading
Jim McCraw reports on the 2014 California Hot Rod Reunion
Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw brings us his expert perspective on one of the great vintage drag racing meets, the California Hot Rod Reunion. Continue reading
Video: 1951 Bonneville National Speed Trials
Short but sweet, here’s a priceless moment in hot rodding history: newsreel coverage of the third annual National Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Continue reading
A hand-crafted Midwestern sports car
Most every family has a fascinating old car story—they make our world go around. Here’s the tale of Jon Arneson and his hand-built ’50s sports car. Continue reading
Saturday! Saturday at Detroit Dragway!
There’s only one thing that can match the manic excitement of drag racing in the ’60s: the radio commercials. Just listen. Continue reading
Five More Fabulous Forgotten Cars From the Golden Age of Drag Racing
Do we need to mention again that we love this stuff? Here are five more lesser-known but totally awesome cars from drag racing’s glory days. Continue reading