Life Photo Archive
December/27/2008 09:30
So Santa didn't bring you any nostalgic hot rod stuff this year? Then shop for yourself through Google with the Life Magazine Photo Archive.
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Sound Advice
December/18/2008 00:43
One of the most notable experiences one acquires while attending a full zoot drag race is the sensory overload... Read More...
2008 Reunion Donation
December/06/2008 01:00
These are two happy guys... Larry Nolan presents the 2008 Memphis Rodders Reunion donation to Potentate Wayne Bonner at the Al Chymia Shrine Temple this past Wednesday. Note the numbers on the king size check... once again, a new record donation was made on behalf of reunion attendees, which will assist Shriner's Burn Centers by helping to provide Pediatric Burn Care to critically injured children.
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1957 NHRA Nationals
December/01/2008 00:43
While preparing this years Rodders Reunion presentation, I stumbled upon a gold mine of early drag racing imagery. Howard DeShazo, of Santa Fe New Mexico, is a former NHRA advisor and was present and accounted for when this hot rod stuff was invented. Read More...
2008 Memphis Rodders Reunion Recap
November/23/2008 21:52
Another successful Rodders Reunion is now history as Bill Taylor takes to the microphone while Larry Nolan looks on. The 2008 Memphis Rodders Reunion again set new attendance records and raised a sizable donation for the Shriner's Burn Transportation Fund. Read More...
2008 Reunion Update
November/15/2008 22:57
We will be fortunate to see another nitro burner that has been meticulously restored at the 2008 Memphis Rodder's Reunion, when Rip & Natalie Wiley bring the Stephens & Venables fuel dragster for display.
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Once a Hot Rod...
November/02/2008 18:35
Always a hot rod... Here's a few fresh photos of what is one of the oldest authentic hot rods prowling the streets of Memphis TN. Read More...
Bill Taylor Enterprises
October/30/2008 10:54
Bill Taylor checks out the latest industry news in his Mt. Pleasant MS shop. Bill is one of this year's Reunion honorees, and was kind enough to provide a tour of BTE/Memphis Performance to Muscle Car Reunion & Nostalgia Drags organizers John Troxel & Chris Schneider last week. Naturally, I invited myself along.
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In Pursuit of 400 MPH
October/13/2008 21:50
It seems that another update is needed regarding the Poteet and Main streamliner, and their relentless pursuit of an incredible 400 MPH speed record. Read More...
100 Years Ago
October/01/2008 20:37
Today was the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the venerable Model T. These primitive Fords achieved many firsts, and were among the first hot rods ever. Read More...
The Mother Road
September/30/2008 12:54
Well if you ever plan to motor west... Travel my way, take the highway that's the best... Get your kicks on Route 66... Bobby Troup Read More...
Delta River Cruisin'
September/15/2008 01:36
Just your basic, timeless, 32 Ford hot rod roadster hanging out at Sam's Town Casino in Tunica MS. Read More...
Competition Update
September/02/2008 01:44
It's been a busy few weeks for some of the more motorsports connected reunion attendees who are deeply involved with their chosen form of competition. Here's a brief update... Read More...
Speed Week
August/18/2008 23:32
It's Speed Week in a far away, other worldly place known as the Bonneville Salt Flats. Mickey Thompson, one of the all time legends of speed, laid claim to the land speed record in 1960 with a one way record run of 406.60 mph. This week, Memphis Rodders Reunion regular George Poteet will take a shot at another new speed record with the Speed Demon streamliner. Read More...
Lakeland Speedbowl
July/29/2008 00:37
Driver training, race car style. Once considered the pathway to round track racing's big leagues, homemade racers like these used to compete at short tracks throughout the country. These once plentiful vintage coupes are shown here battling it out at the mostly forgotten Lakeland Speedbowl. Read More...
The Saga of Zot
July/01/2008 19:51
This channeled 32 Ford roadster now resides in Georgia, but it has deep Memphis roots. Follow it's now well documented journey from California to Tennessee via the US Navy, it's long history as a hot rod and a drag racer, and it's recent resurrection. Read More...
NHRR Recap
June/23/2008 00:23
The NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion made a successful return to Bowling Green KY June 13-15 and provided many classic rods, customs, and race cars for nostalgia fans to admire. Read More...
Push Start Down Memory Lane
June/20/2008 00:32
Well, the last minute thrash paid off and the Stephens & Venables fueler made the scene in Bowling Green. Check out the rest of this post for video of a push start of this vintage dragster. Read More...
Last Call for NHRR
June/11/2008 02:22
Getting a last minute check out before the tow to Bowling Green KY for the National Hot Rod Reunion is Ray Godman's Tennessee Bo-Weevil top fuel dragster. Preston Davis' son Mark dutifully occupies the hot seat for this fire-up.
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Last Minute Thrash
June/01/2008 00:17
After 4 years of work, the Stephens & Venables top fuel dragster restoration is nearing completion. Rip & Natalie Wiley, along with a contingent of well qualified helpers, are burning the midnight oil to finish the former Texas based fueler in time for the National Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway.
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Gopher State Twin
May/15/2008 23:22
From the hinterlands of Minnesota comes this rare sight. A genuine early seventies, twin engined, Top Gas dragster campaigned by the Gopher State Timing Association.
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Digest Magazines
May/06/2008 01:51
If you were around in the 50's then you remember these. If you weren't, they are a portal to yesteryear. Naturally, the exploits of the Memphis Rodders often found their way into the "little pages."
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Coupe de Cool
April/22/2008 23:15
Just when you thought there were no homebuilt hot rods left, a time honored tradition reappears.
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Klyce Motors 1952
March/26/2008 01:20
Now this is going back a bit, but this photo speaks volumes about the early days of the Memphis Rodders, and is a time travel view of a different era. Apparently the Memphis Commercial Appeal thought so too, as they ran the photo on March 15th in the "Memphis Memories" section of the paper. Shown explaining the details of his 1932 Ford coupe to an interested father and son is the late Jimmy Fulghum. Read More...
Return to Thunder Valley
March/07/2008 02:23
Well, the previous post about the 1967 Spring Nationals has apparently brought back a few memories for some of the Memphis Rodders that made the trip to Thunder Valley. We now have everyone in this photo identified courtesy of Larry Nolan...
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Ingenuity in Action
March/06/2008 18:21
"To hot rodders everywhere, and their great zeal for experimentation. A fact of native American technology which is always a part of us, ......this film is respectfully dedicated." Read More...
Two-Lane Memories
February/25/2008 21:55
Today, the Memphis Commercial Appeal ran a feature on what remains of Lakeland International Raceway and what the future holds for the property.
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Shop Till You Drop
February/25/2008 00:43
From these humble beginnings you may note that the Memphis Rodders website now has an online web store. Read More...
Mr. 4 Speed
February/05/2008 00:12
From racing for the Sox & Martin drag team, to serving as a Hemi engine expert for drag racers nationwide, Former Memphian Herb McCandless has experienced it all in his storied drag racing career. Last week, the North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame acknowledged the Chrysler standout. Read More...
1967 NHRA Springnationals
January/19/2008 03:37
I've been spending a good bit of time scanning some additional photos for the archive lately. A lot of them are from "Thunder Valley" circa 1967. Looks like the Memphis Rodders showed up in force and made their presence known. Read More...