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Back to the Future

Bruce Dyda takes us back to the glory days of Drag Racing

Posted August 15 2008 03:57 PM by bobryder

It seems the older I get, I am finding my old buddies and I are getting more things in comon, and its all ugly. Its all about losing, hair, teeth, hearing, memory and friends. But one of my ol' buddies, Bruce Dyda is...

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Walker Racing '74 El Camino

Posted August 14 2008 04:01 PM by bobryder

The sights and sounds of drag racing are a true adrenaline rush. Sure there are the big guns of the NHRA. But what about the minor leagues? I have recently hooked up with some buddies that campaign a Pro Street machine...

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Sublime Gets A New Lid

Ironworks Crew Gives Sublime A New Look

Posted August 13 2008 02:52 PM by bobryder

The dedicated crew at Ironworks in Bakersfield headed up by Rodger Lee have been helping with my ol' '50 Sub, "Sublime".

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"Blaze"

Chris Fesler's '67 Chevy Blazer

Posted August 12 2008 11:27 AM by bobryder

Chris Fesler and his crew at Feslers Customs in Scottsdale, Arizona completed this awesome '67 Chevy Blazer "Blaze" in only 4 1/2 months. Check it out.....

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The Weekend With Bob

Hitchin' It Up For 34 Years

Posted August 11 2008 07:24 PM by bobryder

They say, its not what you've got that makes a quality life, its who you spend it with. In 1974 I married my college sweetheart Cathey. Over more than three decades she has truely been my soul mate, through sickness and...

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The Truckin' Neighborhood

Surrounded by Angels and Ducks

Posted August 8 2008 06:32 PM by bobryder

Going to work we tend to take things for granted, even our jobs. I have been fortunate to be living a dream for the past 14-years as a Truckin' editor. I noticed on my way to work this morning as I turned off the 57...

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Goin' Yard

Louisville Slugger

Posted August 8 2008 10:29 AM by bobryder

During my trip to Louisville, Kentucky to cover the NSRA Street Rod Nationals I was able to find some spare time to visit the Louisville Slugger Museum and manufacturing facility in downtown Louisville.

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The Donut Shop

Saturday Morning Hot Rod Haven

Posted August 6 2008 12:01 PM by bobryder

I have been very fortunate to live in Huntington Beach, California for the past 44-years. H.B. is known as "Surf City U.S.A." but it is also known as "Hot Rod Paridise" with many custom shops within it's city limits. One...

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Spinning Wheels

Wheel Manfacture Greg Weld Passes

Posted August 5 2008 07:39 PM by bobryder

We have lost a true icon in the racing world and wheel industry with the passing of Greg Weld.

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Hot Rod Trucks Invade Lousiville, KY

39th Street Rod Nationals

Posted August 5 2008 05:04 PM by bobryder

There's a first time for everything. I attended my first NSRA Street Rod Nationals at Louisville, Kentucky.

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Hot Rod Mecca

39th Annual Street Rod Nationals

Posted July 29 2008 04:54 PM by bobryder

My bags are packed for another show coverage assignment. This time I will be attending the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Honda U.S. Open of Surfing

Surfs Up Dude

Posted July 28 2008 10:18 AM by bobryder

I have been living in Huntington Beach, Califronia (Surf City USA) for some 39-years. I even graduated from HBHS, I won't say when, lets just say it was between '68 and '70. Having lived in HB for so many years, surfing...

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Part 3 of blog sequuence

Hooked A Big One

Posted July 25 2008 10:23 AM by bobryder

It's definately a Purple People Eater!

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Hot Rods In The Park

Rick Finn Memorial Award Best Of Show

Posted July 23 2008 10:44 PM by bobryder

At the Hot Rods In The Park Show held a Central Park in Huntington Beach, California a special award was given in honor of Rick Finn, a dear friend of mine passed away on Sept. 23, 06.

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