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...

Tags: 2010 Memphis Rodders Reunion, Memphis Rodders Reunion, Ray Godman, Marshall Robilio, Arnold Bonner, Jake Moran, Eddie Wilbanks, Bruce Hale

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...

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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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Tags: Memphis Motorsports Park, Drag Racing, Speedway

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...

Tags: Clay Millican, Mark Pickens, Motorvation, MPE Motorsports

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.

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Tags: Lakeland, Lakeland Drag Strip, Lakeland International Raceway, Holly Springs MS, Holly Springs Motorsports

A brief update on the now nine month limbo that Memphis Motorsports Park currently finds itself mired in. Read More...

Tags: Memphis Motorsports Park, Drag Racing, Sprints, NASCAR

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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Tags: National Hot Rod Reunion, Bowling Green, NHRR

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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Tags: David Kelley, 34 Ford, 40 Ford, 55 Chevy, 37 Ford, Junkyard Specials, Vintage Tin

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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Tags: Larry Reyes, Winternationals, Golden 50, National Hot Rod Reunion, Hawaiian

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...

Tags: Motorcycle, Memphis Motorcycle Club, Harley Davidson, Indian

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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Tags: Damfino, Rodding & Re-Styling, Dragster, Jack Friend, Don Ashton, Dave Maynard, George Root

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...

Tags: Motion Picture, The Big Wheel, Mickey Rooney, Midgets, Track Roadsters, Indianapolis 500

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...

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