It’s hard to believe that the 2016 Hot Rod Power Tour was a month ago. But thanks to the Internet, it will live forever in participants’ Facebook posts, blogs, tweets, and Instagrams…and in the hearts of their iPhones. Rutledge Wood is one of those people. He took two vehicles — a 1968 Camaro and a
[portfolio_slideshow id=32225] For the second year in a row, Rutledge Wood and his merry band of gearheads did the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour in his 1949 Chevy Kurbmaster step van. Rutledge did 99 percent of tour from the Knoxville, TN stop to the final stop in Wisconsin Dells, WI. That proves once and for
Bob’s 1953 Packard Caribbean convertible was already unique. Then he dropped an LS3 engine and 4L65E tranny in it, and topped it off with special “Packard”-etched coilover covers and valve covers. Bob’s father found the car in Wisconsin, wrenched on it for a while and, after he passed, Bob finished the job in time to
Thousands of hot rods made their way to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH for the 20th Hot Rod Power Tour. Of course, there were tons of cars…but there were also some righteous trucks! Here are some of our favorite trucks that made the trek from Charleston, WV. Let us know your favorite in the
With the longer days and warm weather, it’s time to pack up the hot rod and take a little road trip. Whether you find yourself venturing a little farther from home, or you’re planning extended road trip in a classic vehicle (think Hot Rod Power Tour), Summit Racing has put together a few items you might consider taking along. Watch Dave
Stop #6 of the Hot Rod Power Tour included a visit to Coker Tire world headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. Jeff Lee snapped a few pics while touring the Coker Tire museum, which includes an array of vintage cars, cycles, and autobilia. Check out the photos below and follow Jeff on Twitter at @JeffLee (twitter.com/JeffLee) to see more coverage and
The Hot Rod Power Tour took place June 1-7, stopping at seven cities along the way. As we mentioned in our earlier post, The 2013 Hot Rodder’s Summer Bucket List, the Power Tour is one of the top auto-oriented gatherings in the United States, at least in our opinion. Here’s how we so eloquently summed it up
As we continue to flip the calendar and as temperatures continue to rise, the sights and sounds of summer will continue to increase in frequency. That’s a good thing, especially for hot rodders and automotive enthusiasts. We’ve assembled a list of events we consider to be among the top auto-oriented gatherings scheduled throughout the United
[portfolio_slideshow id=17212] Summit Racing Equipment and several top parts manufacturers have teamed up with American Resto Mods of Buford, GA to build a 1949 Chevy step van for Top Gear on History co-host Rutledge Wood. Wood will drive the van on the 2013 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. “I am absolutely thrilled to be working
The Universe wanted Martin Petersons to have this car. That much is clear. In 2006, Petersons visited Norwalk, OH all the way from his home in Oshawa, Ontario, just east of Toronto (and home of the assembly plant building the fifth-generation Chevy Camaro). In Norwalk, he noticed, and snapped photos of, an eye-grabbing 1965 Dodge
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