Stepping Back in Time
November/28/2010 22:59
The 2010 Memphis Rodders Reunion is in the history books, and speaking of history, anyone who might wonder what this old car club meant to it's members got a real lesson this past Thursday. Read More...
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2010 Reunion Tickets Now Available
October/24/2010 23:41
It's time to reserve your seat at the 2010 Memphis Rodders Reunion, and this year we're focussing on why this was such an influential hot rod club from it's earliest days. Read More...
Wanna Race?
October/17/2010 12:16
It's been 23 years since I made this photo of Tony Christian taking his pro stock Chevrolet to the winner's circle at the first ever NHRA Mid-South Nationals. There have been a lot of changes at Memphis Motorsports Park since then, but this tidbit of information revealed in the Memphis Commercial Appeal might just warrant further attention for those with an interest in the Memphis racing scene.
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Back in the Saddle
September/22/2010 23:50
It's been a tough couple of years to keep a fueler on the drag racing circuit. Clay Millican will make his first race of the 2010 season at NHRA's upcoming Maple Grove PA stop. Read More...
Lakeland Drag Strip Reunion
September/15/2010 07:30
A quick note to reveal a surprising announcement. The guys who stage the Muscle Car Reunion & Nostalgia Drags in St. Louis and Kansas City have revealed plans to stage a new event honoring the legacy of Lakeland Drag Strip.
Read More...Speed for Sale
August/14/2010 00:07
A brief update on the now nine month limbo that Memphis Motorsports Park currently finds itself mired in. Read More...
The 2010 NHRR Hits High Ground
June/28/2010 02:32
Six weeks after floods put Beech Bend Raceway completely under water, the 'Pure Hell' AA/FA smokes the slicks in preparation for an assault down the 1/4 mile.
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Hidden Treasures
June/04/2010 00:33
Ever wonder where all the old hot rods went? Seems there's still some real steel around, if you look in some fairly unexpected places.
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Pineapple Power
May/12/2010 01:54
2007 Memphis Rodders Reunion honoree Larry Reyes is enjoying some seat time in the restored 1969 'Hawaiian' funny car, just prior to the "Cacklefest" portion of the 50th anniversary NHRA Winternationals.
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The Memphis Motorcycle Club
April/01/2010 01:53
Time for a rare look at some local hot rodders who did their thing on two wheels. This is the Memphis Motorcycle Club circa 1948. Read More...
A Showpiece for the Strip
February/23/2010 01:00
So let's follow the further adventures of Damfino as they emerge from the yellowing pages of yesteryear's Rodding & Re-Styling magazine.
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The Big Wheel
February/03/2010 00:27
From the cobweb covered closet of the public domain comes 'The Big Wheel', a somewhat cliched story of racing and race cars that features some timeless scenes of vintage midgets, track roadsters, and Indy racers. Make the jump and watch the entire 61 year-old feature film. Read More...
New Look
February/01/2010 07:05
In case you didn't notice, today we are implementing a new "look" for the Memphis Rodders web site. I think it's a bit easier to navigate, and looks a little more "retro", so we're going to go ahead and adopt this freshened appearance... I hope you like it as well. Expect some fresh blog updates just as soon as this new paint job gets polished up. Read More...