Six Years Ago in Sacramento

Friday, February 17, 2023
Six Years Ago in Sacramento

Nostalgia is strange. It’s easy to remember good times from the distant past. But what about times that weren’t all that long ago? Do they still count? Earlier… continue reading »

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America’s Most Beautiful Roadster

Monday, February 6, 2023
America’s Most Beautiful Roadster

I am not a huge fan of the Grand National Roadster Show. At the same time, I love it. I mean, it’s a huge car show and I’ve… continue reading »

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Deals on Wheels

Friday, February 3, 2023
Deals on Wheels

Growing up, Barrett-Jackson was a wintertime staple in the Ukrop household. I remember turning our chunky T.V. to channel 34 to catch the coverage from Westworld in Scottsdale…. continue reading »

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The Swap Meet is Dead! Long Live the Swap Meet!

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Swap Meet is Dead! Long Live the Swap Meet!

Print magazines, hot rod shows and swap meets have all morphed and changed quite a bit over the past few decades, but the really good ones aren’t dead… continue reading »

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Day of the Drag Race: The 2022 Race of Gentlemen

Friday, December 16, 2022
Day of the Drag Race: The 2022 Race of Gentlemen

On Saturday night, I hit rock bottom. The Race of Gentlemen was over. My reporting was finished. Dinner was digesting, and I was ready to be back in… continue reading »

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Into the Woods: A Hot Rod Camping Story

Friday, November 18, 2022
Into the Woods: A Hot Rod Camping Story

Long before I built my car, I dreamt of taking it on a road trip. Not a trip across town, not a trip to the next town over,… continue reading »

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The Mark Smith Estate Sale…

Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Mark Smith Estate Sale…

I don’t know who Mark Smith was, but no doubt the man had good taste in cars! His Lynchburg, VA based barns were packed with everything from a… continue reading »

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Reborn at the Gathering at the Roc

Friday, October 7, 2022
Reborn at the Gathering at the Roc

This article almost didn’t happen. Twice. Writing was the first and last thing on my mind as I curled into a ball in the front seat of a… continue reading »

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