Got the post-holiday winter blahs? Yeah, we know the feeling. And we know one thing that helps to boost our spirits when the days are short and the weather is cold: garage time! With COVID still wreaking havoc on indoor events around the country, this
Overnight successes almost never tell the real story. Sure, every now and then a true overnight success pops up in sports, entertainment, or building high-end hot rods and customs. In reality, though, it’s usually years of behind-the-scenes hard work that give birth to what’s outwardly
It’s not entirely accurate to say we’re heading into the “off season” in terms of car shows and events, considering that so many large car gatherings did not happen in 2020. But we are getting to that time of year where many of us are
Editor’s Note: No matter how you look at it, 2020 was a year that nobody expected, nor wished for. Event postponements, cancellations, social distancing, and more had old car enthusiasts out of sorts. Our scene revolves around gathering at events and showing off with others.
Larry Dixon is a second-generation drag racer who grew up watching his father, Larry Dixon Sr., compete against the sport’s top names in the ’60s and ’70s. This included a Top Fuel Eliminator win at the 1970 NHRA Winternationals. Racing was not a full-time gig
If you’re wondering how to amass a car collection as cool as Bill Whetstone’s enviable selection of customs and hot rods showcased on these pages, one answer is to start young. Of course, there’s much more to it than that, but it’s true that Bill, who
As we enter the final weeks of 2020 there is little doubt it has been an unusual year for all of us and a disappointing one for many of us. Most Americans have been stuck at home much more than usual, unable to attend Goodguys
With a racing career spanning more than 60 years and a business empire that’s literally soaring, Connie Kalitta is the epitome of American determination and success. The Michigan-based racer and businessman has an undeniable track record and continues to push forward with drive and determination.
For some enthusiasts, the concept of a hot rod begins and ends with one vehicle: the ’32 Ford. Count Dale Grau among the adherents to this finely focused hot-rodding principle. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="68149,68141,68140,68139" orderby="rand"] A five-window Deuce coupe was Dale’s first vehicle, purchased in Nebraska
Even if you’re not familiar with John Jackson, you’ve undoubtedly seen his dramatic photos in automotive magazines ranging from Street Trucks to The Rodder’s Journal – as well as regular appearances in the Goodguys Gazette and right here on Fuel Curve. Shooting under the name
