
Hot Rod Legends: The People Who Shaped the Scene
The hot rod legends in this article show the spirit and vision that changed a small car culture into a global hit. From the early dry lakes racers to the record-breakers, these people pushed what cars could do and look like.
Hot rod - Wikipedia
Hot rods are typically American cars that might be old, classic, or modern and that have been rebuilt or modified with large engines optimized for speed and acceleration. [2] One definition is: "a car that's been stripped down, souped up and made to go much faster."
8 Heroes of American Hot Rodding - HISTORY
Jun 29, 2018 · Hot rodding began as a cult movement in the 1920s, and flourished in Los Angeles—first with illegal street racing, then moving north and west of the city to the boundless Mojave Desert, with...
Gallery of Pioneers & Legends - American Hot Rod Foundation
AHRF's Gallery of Pioneers & Legends documents hot rodding history, including stories, rare historical photos, and interviews with the people who lived it.
With Her DeSoto, a Third-Gen Hot Rodder Keeps the Tradition Alive
Feb 24, 2025 · Michelle Ignatowicz inherited more than a red DeSoto hot rod from her grandfather. She inherited the drive to keep its legacy alive and well.
Gene Winfield, One of History’s Greatest Hot-Rodders, Dies at 97
Mar 5, 2025 · Not many people get the chance to live 97 years, but Gene Winfield did. The creator of hot rod and Kustom icons born in 1927, passed away Tuesday after spending time in a professional care facility.
These 5 Hot-Rodders Forged the Legacy of the Flathead
Sep 19, 2024 · Here are five pioneers of the aftermarket that used the flathead V-8 to cement themselves and their companies in American culture. Known as “The Father of Hot-Rodding,” Winfield got his first job in a blacksmith shop when he was just eight. By the time he was 11, he was stripping down the neighbor’s Model T to shed weight and make it faster.
The AHRF Rodcast - American Hot Rod Foundation
Interviews with the personalities and legends of hot rodding, brought to you by the American Hot Rod Foundation.
Patina, Paint & Great People: Meet the Odd Squad! - MotorTrend
Jan 16, 2018 · The laid-back feel and great group of people made for a fun event where anyone would feel right at home.
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