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Author: Anne Grinney-Colomban

Iron Invasion

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Iron Invasion

October 1, 2016 saw the 5th annual Iron Invasion take over the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, Illinois. Traditional hot rod and custom fans from around the Midwest once again came out in droves to take it all in. This event, which came into existence after the 10 year run of the well-known Hunnert  Car…continue reading »

Hershey Swap Meet

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Hershey Swap Meet

When I was a wee lad in the ‘70s going to swap meets with my dad, the two biggies were the Carlisle and Hershey, Pennsylvania, meets. The general rule of thumb was that Carlisle was for 1955 and up car guys and Hershey was for 1954 and down to the invention-of-the-wheel car guys. As a…continue reading »

Numbered Days – UK’s Hot Rod Drags

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UK’s Hot Rod Drags

By Keith Harman There are currently only two permanent dragstrip facilities in the UK, and it’s been that way for years. Both are located on old WWII airfields and have been clinging to financial viability for years, since we just don’t have the sponsors for drag racing over here. Santa Pod Raceway is the most…continue reading »