The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) has named Automotive Racing Products (ARP) as its 2023 Business of the Year, the company announced. The award was presented at the HRIA reception held in conjunction with the SEMA Show last week in Las Vegas. ARP was recognized not only for manufacturing the fasteners employed by many… Continue reading ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
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Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals will feature a new Pro-Touring display–including vehicles spanning 65 years of Pro-Touring history–at this year’s event, organizers announced. Scheduled for Nov. 18-19 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is a muscle car collector event attracting vehicles and car enthusiasts… Continue reading Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
Andy Leach Wins 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders With X-60 Buick Invicta
Based out of Bennington, Nebraska, Leach took nine years to complete the B-52 Stratofortress-inspired build at his Cal Automotive Creations shop…
Bill Ganahl Wins Goodguys 2023 Trendsetter Award
Bill Ganahl, owner of South City Rod and Custom, has been awarded the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association 2023 Trendsetter Award, the organization announced. The award was presented during the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) reception at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Nov. 1. The Goodguys Trendsetter Award is given to rising… Continue reading Bill Ganahl Wins Goodguys 2023 Trendsetter Award
Speedway Motors Recreates Ed Iskenderian Model T Roadster
Speedway Motors partnered with Isky Racing Cams and Alex Taylor Racing to recreate Ed Iskenderian’s historic Model T roadster in celebration of Isky Racing Cams 75th Anniversary, the company announced. The build debuted at the 2023 SEMA Show and is on display in booth No. 22619. Click here for more information on the orginal roadster… Continue reading Speedway Motors Recreates Ed Iskenderian Model T Roadster
Roy Brizio to Receive Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
The builder and two-time America’s Most Beautiful Roadster recipient recently marked 46 years of business at his San Francisco shop, Roy Brizio Street Rods…
Roadster Shop Merges With Aeromotive Group
The Aeromotive Group and Roadster Shop have merged and will operate under the Roadster Shop banner, the companies announced. “As a lifelong enthusiast, I’m thrilled to announce this partnership between the Aeromotive Group and Roadster Shop,” said Laurent Potdevin, CEO of the Aeromotive Group. “Having helped build global iconic brands in my career, I believe… Continue reading Roadster Shop Merges With Aeromotive Group
Ringbrothers Previews Custom Builds Set to Debut at SEMA Show
The Wisconsin-based builders will debut a 1961 Rolls-Royce, 1969 Dodge Charger and 1965 Ford Mustang at the annual trade show…
Goodguys Releases 2024 Event Schedule
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has released its 2024 Season schedule, which will feature 15 events held across the country, including a new event in the northeast, the event organizers announced. The all-new event, scheduled for June 7-9, will be billed as the Mid-Atlantic Nationals and be held at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware.… Continue reading Goodguys Releases 2024 Event Schedule
Goodguys Reveals Regional Award Winners
All of the Goodguys Top 12 category winners will appear together at next month’s Southwest Nationals…
Goodguys Reveals America’s Most Beautiful Award Winner
Built by Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop, the inline-six-powered 1952 Chevy Suburban was designed to tow a custom motorcycle trailer and features several modern amenities…
MotorTrend Personalities to Appear on SEMA Show Panel
MotorTrend and SEMA are partnering to host the MotorTrend Celebrity Showcase at the 2023 SEMA Show, organizers announced. The showcase will feature multiple personalities from MotorTrend shows, including Dave Kindig, Lucky Costa and more. Moderated by auto specialist and television host Ant Anstead, the participants will take part in a panel discussion to share their… Continue reading MotorTrend Personalities to Appear on SEMA Show Panel
Classic Car Studio at Triple Crown of Rodding
Follow along with the Classic Car Studio crew as they tour the inaugural Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway…
Inaugural Grand National Truck Show Crowns World’s Most Beautiful Truck
A 1940 Ford built by South City Rod & Custom was presented with the first-ever award at the truck-only event…
HRIA Membership Meeting to Include Panel on Financial Planning
SEMA’s Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will host a panel on financial planning during its upcoming general membership meeting, the SEMA council announced. Scheduled for Oct. 10, the meeting will provide an update on HRIA’s current events, member resources and top priorities, followed by the panel moderated by Amy Fitzgerald of Cool Hand Customs. Featuring… Continue reading HRIA Membership Meeting to Include Panel on Financial Planning