The East Bay Hot Rod Flight

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The East Bay Hot Rod Flight

In 1956, “Hot Rodding” was still seen by most of the general public as an activity for hoodlums, criminals, and various other forms of ne’er-do-wells. A quick search… continue reading »

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Lee Pratt Is Dangerous

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Lee Pratt Is Dangerous

In 2010, I had a Leica M3 stolen from me. I had actually sold it on eBay only to have the buyer claim it was never received –… continue reading »

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Music Video of the Week: Spirit of America

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Music Video of the Week: Spirit of America

I’m sure most of you know that Craig Breedlove passed away about a week ago at the age of 86. Mickey Thompson beat him to the 400 mph… continue reading »

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Happy 101st Birthday Alex Xydias!

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Happy 101st Birthday Alex Xydias!

Let’s be honest, there’s only a handful of people in this world that can really be called hot rod ‘legends’, but pioneering Bonneville racer and founder of So-Cal… continue reading »

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It All Came Together

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
It All Came Together

A lot of things came together this weekend – none of them being the result of my efforts. It all started a couple of months ago while out… continue reading »

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Zen & The Surfers

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Zen & The Surfers

“There is a philosophy of the world that states that there is a common realization about the interconnectivity of all things physical and spiritual—that there is a unity… continue reading »

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Racing While Black

Monday, January 16, 2023
Racing While Black

Given today is Martin Luther King day, I thought it was appropriate to feature one of my favorite racing books of all time. Racing While Black is the… continue reading »

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The Bob McCoy ’40 Appreciation Thread

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Bob McCoy ’40 Appreciation Thread

Few cars have been as low key inspirational as Bob McCoy’s 1940 Ford sedan. I mean, sure… Bob’s little sedan has graced the cover of many a magazine… continue reading »

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