Folks Of Interest Alex Xydias turns 100 next week

On Tuesday the 22nd, Alex will join Isky in the 100 club! Had the pleasure of working for him when he was the publisher of HOT ROD INDUSTRY NEWS.

 

A true pioneer in the hot rod world. HRP

 

At the GNRS years ago, my wife walked up to Mr. Xydias and just said: my husband said that you were someone famous and I should get your autograph. He smiled and very graciously gave her this flyer. He continued to chat for a while and thanked her for her interest.
Very classy individual.

 

Mine on the 22nd too hopefully I make 100

 

^ Mine also....It's a good goal....

 

Congratulations to a Hot Rod icon! The April issue of “The Shop” magazine has an article about Mr. Xydais, if your interested it is on page 24.
https://nbm.uberflip.com/i/1456971-april-22/0?

 

Happy Birthday to Alex
From Aussie

my pen left a mark on his pocket

 

soon to be in same club as Isky

 

Met Alex ever so briefly on the starting line of Speedweek in 1998. He was a rock star then, and now.

 

Today.

 

I saw a somebody's Facebook post about him, didn't know that he was a big time hot rodder

 

@topher5150 He started the So. Cal Speed shop in 1946. First speed shop in the country.

 

wow I am late to that party lol

 

l was in a small audience at a Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Raceway. The presenters were Alex, Wally Parks, and several other old timers reminiscing about the good old days. It was quite the treat with some good laughs at the stories.
Happy Birthday Alex

 

. . . Happy Birthday Alex . . .

 

I am a card caring member of the day late, dollar short club~ "Happy Birthday to a living legend, Alex" . HRP