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The
Virtual Rod run page is the source of thousands of rod runs from 1994
to the present, just click on the Virtual Rod Run icon above.
Roll across
the cars above to access the different sections of the site.
Around the
edges are different places of interest and articles
Any comments,
or if you find links that do not work, please contact me here hotrod@hotrodsonline.com
- 2012
Viva Las Vegas Viva
is a cool show that pulls oput all the stops and has many cool cars
and beautiful ladies. Lots of sun and parasols.
The
Lonestar Roundup From deep in the heart of Texas, comes the coverage
of the fast growing Lonstar Roundup. Thanks to Cory Taulbert for the
photos and story. This is really turning out to br a great show with
a traditional theme.
2012
Boston World of wheels Mark Lewis sends the photo coverage of the
Boston World of Wheels. Lots of cool stuff this year including the Dean
Jefferies Manta Ray from the sixties.
Two
more great shows from both sides of the fence. The Billetproof
2012 and the Amelia
Island Concourse 2012. A little bit of something for everyone.
Six
new articles about the 4th bucket tour of yours truly to the frozen
north to the 60th Detroit Autorama. I went to the Henry
Ford Museum, the Chrysler
Museum, The Automotive
Hall of Fame, The Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Museum, The National
Auto and Truck Museum, and The Kruse
Automobile and Carriage Museum, the last three in Auburn, Indiana.
Several
new 2012 rod runs and car
shows from Cincinatti to Sweden and some great new stuff in the articles
section. Also the latest from the Grand
National Roadster Show.
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Thanks
to the Ford Motor Co, I had a 2011
Shelby GT 500 Mustang to drive for a week and the blog is now posted.
I compared the new Shelby to the original GT 500 I drove over 40 years
ago. Dang I am getting old. This is Bucket Tour #3.
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If
you are looking to customize the exterior of your Pony, check out all
the Mustang
body kits or install individual body parts like a hood, scoops or
louvers.
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The
famous BUCKET TOUR_1 where we circled
the nation. Take a ride along with us in a 50 foot car trailer, knocking
over street signs, and jumping curbs, from coast to coast. We take the
Ridler award winning 1932 B400 sedan to street rod meets literally across
the nation. We are going back this year, this time to Pebble Beach.
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This
tour takes us to famous Pebble Beach Concours of 2010 BUCKET
TOUR_2 where we took Frank Morawski's 1927 T roadster to be featured
with 9 old time Bonneville Racers. This was the Spade-Carrillo roadster
that went 178 MPH in 1951 and was featured on the cover of Hotrod magazine.
Beautifully restored, the little yellow roadster was a star once again.
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19TH
HEARTLAND NATIONALS Thanks to Kirk Jones and the Goodguys organization
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA. A great shoiw in the middle
of the country.
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FUNNY
CAR REUNION / CAR SHOW in Englishtown, Nj .. A typical scorcher
temps in the 90's with a track temp 110. A great showing of Hot Rods,
NETO cars, Gassers and Funny Cars making it a great day. Thanks
again to ''Big Al'' Liebman
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GEEZERS
@ THE GROVE. Everything from a Car Show to Fuel Altereds & Nostalgia
Nitro Funny Cars. Awesome time and great weather even found a few Hambers
making the trip to Reading, PA show. Thanks
to ''Big Al'' Liebman
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39th
ANNUAL ANTIQUE NATIONALS
The Antique Natl's is the original nostagia drag race. Doug Hayes sent
us the pictures of the festivities at Auto Club Raceway Fonatana,CA.
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El
Mirage Out on the dry lake beds of California, hotrodders gather
to run for speed and beat each other in the elapsed times. They have
been doing this for 70 years or more and it is still a ball. Bring your
sunscreen.
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Boston
World of Wheels Thanks to Big Al Liebman for the coverage of the
2010 Boston World of Wheels.
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The
Little Book Covers In the early years section of the Virtual Rod
Run folder is a group of little book covers that have been scanned by
Doug Hayes. It is a great collection and brings back many memories.
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The
Great Eight The cream of the crop of showcars that enter the Detroit
Autorama every year. These are the cars chosen to compete for the prestigious
Ridler Award.
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Bangshift
at the Autorama Thanks to Chad Reynolds at Bangshift.com for allowing
us to use 25 photos that he took at the 2010 Autorama. Check out Bangshift
for more coverage.
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Photos from the 2010
Autorama at night Many say that the Detroit Autorama is the biggest
and most prestigiuos indoor car show in the country. Since thebeginning,
the Michigan Hot Rod Association has been there throughout the night
to guard and provide security. Here is their view when the lights are
low and the place is empty.
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New coverage from
the 2010
Sacramento Autorama For over 50 years, the west coast show of the
season has been the Sacramento Autorama and this year it was greater
than ever. Thanks to Brian Rusk for the coverage.
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New coverage from
the Grand
National Roadster Show with great photos. Thanks for great photos
by "Big Al Liebman" for this article plus the one below
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If
you want tradition, the Suede
Palaceis the place for you at the Grand National Roadster Show.
A building set aside for the coolest of the old style stuff.
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The
famous BUCKET TOUR where we circled
the nation. Take a ride along with us in a 50 foot car trailer, knocking
over street signs, and jumping curbs, from coast to coast. We take the
Ridler award winning 1932 B400 sedan to street rod meets literally across
the nation.
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2009
Turkey Rod Run From the infield of the Daytona International Speedway
, the Daytona Street Rods presented the annual Thanksgiving weekend
show. This is a must see for the cars and especially for the swap meet.
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2009
El Mirage Speed trials Fall meet More photos from Doug Hayes of
the trials at the dry lake beds of El Mirage in California.
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2009
Moonshine Festival My annual trip to the Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville,
GA. The beginning of stock car racing was here in the Georgia Mts.
and this is a great collection of 40 Fords and other beauties. Pictures
by Bob Nugent.
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