Why Reunions Matter
December/11/2011 09:58
The Memphis Rodders Reunion has been a successful venture for many years now, but we lost some familiar old friends this year, making the 2011 reunion all the more significant.
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2011 Rodders Reunion Donation Presented
December/02/2011 01:43
Larry Nolan and his daughter Kelly present the 2011 Memphis Rodders Reunion contribution to Potentate G. W. Percival.
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2011 Rodders Reunion Review
November/27/2011 01:11
Another successful Memphis Rodders Reunion is in the history books. Good friends, good food, cool cars, and lots of memories.
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Plan to Attend the 2011 Memphis Rodders Reunion
October/07/2011 01:57
It's Autumn once again. So now is the time make your plans to attend the 2011 Memphis Rodders Reunion. The usual Thursday before Thanksgiving date is fast approaching, and this year the Reunion will focus it's historical attention on the life and times of self-made performance magnate Joe Lunati.
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Delta River Cruisin' 2011
September/27/2011 02:26
The Memphis Street Rods threw another big bash at Sam's Town Casino in Tunica MS this past weekend. Some 916 registered cars, and mostly beautiful weather made for lots of fun. Read More...
Arnold Bonner
September/22/2011 23:45
He served his country in the Air National Guard, retiring after a lengthy career. He also spent his spare time drag racing throughout the southeast for the better part of four decades. He was a fixture at Lakeland Drag Strip, and staked a notable claim to having raced at Lakeland every year the track was in operation, and always with the same car, his black 1940 Chevy coupe that was a fierce competitor in the now defunct Modified Production Eliminator. Arnold's infamous Chevrolet was later restored by Fred Gilliam, and has been displayed at the Memphis Rodders Reunion on two separate occasions. Arnold was also a whiz at setting up automotive ignition systems for maximum performance, and his skills in this area were widely sought by his fellow racers. Read More...
Arkansas Speed
September/22/2011 01:33
Look at what showed up in my inbox. This mean looking 1960's slingshot dragster was raced by Arkansan O.D. Brazil, and it seems a replica may well be in the works.
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Back on the Track
August/24/2011 07:43
So Greg Friend and I dropped in on the action at Memphis International Raceway last night to have a look at the first Test & Tune session held under the track's new ownership group.
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The 2011 NHRR Starts Thursday
June/13/2011 23:44
This year, the National Hot Rod Reunion will follow a new schedule. Activities will start on Thursday, June 16th, and continue through Saturday the 18th when the event wraps up with the annual Cacklefest at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green KY.
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A Tourist at the Grand National Roadster Show
April/20/2011 00:45
I had to share these with you. It seems Tim Payne really gets around and takes in the hot rod sights. This past January, Tim made a journey to the left coast, and came back with a pretty good sampling of traditional hot rods & customs via his personal photographs of his travels.
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Memphis ADRL Race Cancelled
April/13/2011 01:28
Memphis drag racing fans... be advised that the ADRL event planned for May 20-21 has been cancelled. Seems the track is getting a face lift, and just won't be ready to see racing action before the scheduled spring race date. Read More...
ADRL Returns to Memphis
March/09/2011 01:04
The new owners of Memphis International Raceway are wasting no time putting a new racing schedule together. The 'Grand Opening' race for 2011 is already on the calendar, as the ADRL plans to bring it's brand of extreme doorslammer drag racing to town May 20-21.
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MPE Lands Parts Plus
March/07/2011 01:11
Good news for Memphis drag racing fans who enjoy seeing hometown favorite top fuel driver Clay Millican in action. Clay, and team owner Mark Pickens, have secured Memphis based auto parts retailer Parts Plus as their primary sponsor for 12 races in 2011. The deal will also put the MPE dragster on the entire NHRA tour throughout 2012 and 2013.
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Attention in the Pits
February/01/2011 23:12
Wow... What a long strange trip it's been, but January 31st, 2011 made it official. It looks like Memphis Motorsports Park really does have a future after all... as Memphis International Raceway!
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