2009

2009 Reunion DVD


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When we put the wraps on the 2009 Rooder's Reunion multi-media presentation, we had more footage than time to show it. So, we've decided to do a little more editing and make a version with additional content available to you for purchase.
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George Ray




George Ray passed away last week, but the drag strip he built in his back yard lives on like it was still 1961. Read More...
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2009 Reunion Update


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Larry Nolan Presents Al Chymia Potentate Allen Smith with a $16,000 donation from the 2009 Memphis Rodders Reunion. No wonder they're smiling!
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Tennessee Tornado T-Shirts

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Perhaps you missed out on your chance to score a Hooker Hood T-Shirt at this year's reunion. Well now is your chance to correct that oversight. Read More...
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2009 Rodders Reunion


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The 2009 Rooders Reunion turned in a victory lap Thursday November 19th, with Clarence "Hooker" Hood waving the checkered flag.
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Shut Down


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Memphis Motorsports Park has been providing local race fans with a first class racing experience for the past 23 years. However, that disappeared on Friday, when in a completely unexpected move, Dover Motorsports Group announced it's immediate closure.
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Note Schedule Change


Just a quick update to draw your attention to a change in the schedule for this years reunion. The doors to the Al Chymia Shriner's Temple will open at 5:30 PM, and dinner will begin at 6:00 PM this year. Read More...
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Bobby Rowe


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Unfortunately, we have more sad news to report this week. Well known Memphis drag racer Bobby Rowe, who left his mark on the escalating development of funny car racing during the 1970's, died last Thursday after a prolonged illness. His achievements as a driver came the old fashioned way... by climbing the ladder of success from the ground up.
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2009 Reunion Plans Announced


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OK, we're in the final laps of the main heat, and going into turn three of the planning stages for this years Reunion. So join us November 19th for the 2009 Rodders Reunion and our tribute to Memphis sprint car legend Clarence "Hooker" Hood.
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Arthur Trim


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Sadly, I just received news that former Memphis Rodders member Arthur Trim has passed away. Arthur enthusiastically supported the reunion, and was obviously proud of his days as a member of the club. Arthur was also a valuable resource of information for some of the articles on this website, and provided much appreciated commentary whenever he felt it was justified. A memorial for Arthur will be held in Conyers GA on September 19th. He will be missed. Read More...
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The Bonneville Experience


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Why would a person want to endure the other worldly conditions that exist at Bonneville? Here's the spiritual skinny on the situation from Ben Wodjyla at Jalopnik. Read More...
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Congratulations!


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Congratulations are in order for the Speed Demon LSR team. George Poteet pounded the Bonneville salt to the tune of an official 394 mph at the 5 mile mark, earning top speed of the meet during the 2009 edition of Speed Week. Of further note, the Speed Demon exited the course at a phenomenal 401 mph, thereby acheiving a long standing goal that this team has held since day one. Read More...
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Holly Springs Hot Rods


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I spent this past Saturday afternoon in the nearby burg of Holly Springs MS, and I found a bunch of cool hot rods in the town square. I thought you might like to have a look...
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What's All the Noise About?


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I saw a story on WMC TV News last week that sounds like the same broken record we've heard for years at race tracks all across the country. Only this time, it's an attack on one of the oldest continuously operating dirt tracks in the country, Riverside Speedway.
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The Kentucky Time Machine


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It was both Father's Day weekend and the official start the summer season, but the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion stole the spotlight with another unforgettable look back at our hot rod history.
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Dad's Day Doin's

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It's that time of year again... So load up the nitro and head out to Beech Bend Raceway for the 7th annual National Hot Rod Reunion where yesteryear style drag racing and traditional hot rods are the order of the day. Read More...
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Damfino


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One of the most unique race cars to ever carry the Memphis Rodders banner was this early rear engined dragster. Coincidentally, 'Damfino' is also related to Jack Friend, who's 32 Ford coupe was examined in the previous post.
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Time Traveler


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I'm always intrigued when a hot rod with a history reasserts itself in the modern age. Maybe you recognize this one? It goes way back via the hot rodding time machine, and has a long history associated with the Memphis Rodders.
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Nostalgia in Oil & Canvas


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One of the more famous Hot Rod Magazine covers ever was this May 1952 issue featuring Dick Flint's track nosed 29 roadster, and some of the prevailing teen-aged antics of six decades ago. I wonder how it might look framed and hanging on the wall of the den in this day and age?
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Two-Lane Blacktop


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Since Lakeland International Raceway is now more than gone, this 1971 motion picture may be the most authentic record of the storied Memphis drag strip available on film anywhere.
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Gone


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Sort of unrecognizable isn't it? The least they could do is put up a plaque or something... Read More...
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Turning Left


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Look what I found after lunch on Tuesday. It's an IRL Infiniti Pro Series spec racer displayed in the showroom of Racing Eclipse Technologies. I was amazed at what else was going on behind their doors. Read More...
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Tri-5 Guys


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Bobby Anderson puts his 'Lil' Honker' 55 Chevy 210 sedan in attack mode and aims it down Carlise Drag-O-Way circa 1969. Read More...
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The Road Runners


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Another crusty film relic of 1950's hot rodding has emerged from the public domain... enjoy the time warp fable that is The Road Runners. Read More...
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