Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1952 Ford Customline Gasser
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store […]
Heirloom Torino: Randy Walker’s 1969 Ford Torino GT
When you build a car that “wakes the neighbors,” you put yourself in a tricky position. You certainly want your high performance car to sound like one, and testing and […]
Hot August Nights Mini-Feature: Les Stuart’s 1967 Ford Mustang GT500
RENO, NV. — Don’t call Les Stuart’s 1967 Mustang GT500 “Eleanor.” It has its own name, thank you very much. And while you may also be tempted to call Stuart’s “Pit Viper” […]
HAN Mini-Feature: Larry Soto’s 1935 Ford Slant Back Becomes Last Finalist for Summit Racing Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine Award
RENO, NV — Larry Soto already had a discerning eye for cool hot rods when he bought this 1935 Ford Slant Back from a friend in 2009. “Years and years ago I […]
Hot August Nights Mini-Feature: Dermie Close’s 1948 Chevrolet Pickup
Dermie Close considers himself a student of hot rodding. He attended an automotive trade school to become a mechanic, but the learning continues decades after his graduation. Close says he’s always looking […]
Hot August Nights Mini-Feature: Alex Short’s 1958 Ford Thunderbird
RENO, NV — Ford Thunderbirds are a popular car, especially at Hot August Nights. You’ll see a lot of really well done Thunderbirds around Reno, but there’s not a chance you’ll see […]
Hot August Nights Mini-Feature: Alvin Garnica’s 1951 Chevy
Alvin Garnica has been coming to Hot August Nights almost since the show’s beginning in 1986. The San Jose, CA resident says he has attended 29 out of the show’s 30 […]
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store […]
Lots Shots Find of the Week: LS-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store […]
Iron Man: Tony Pidala’s 1928 Ford Model A Truck
Sure, Tony Pidala can bend iron and steel at his will, but is he a superhero? The soft-spoken man has the vision of an artist and the courage to do […]