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At the end of a long week, you and your ride deserve to rev up and wind down. Drive on over to Bobs of the West San Fernando Valley. Cruise in and park. Walk in [More...]
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EVERY SUNDAY MORNING [weather permitting!] we welcome all Pre-1980 classics to join our casual & low-key coffee cruise. Since 2015, this is how we celebrate classic cars, trucks & other vehicles as a vital part [More...]
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Every Sunday morning from 8AM to 10AM this group meets at La Cumbre Plaza near the intersection of La Cumbre Ave and State Street for a casual get together. Our meeting spot is the parking [More...]
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EVERY SUNDAY MORNING [weather permitting!] we welcome all Pre-1980 classics to join our casual & low-key coffee cruise. Since 2015, this is how we celebrate classic cars, trucks & other vehicles as a vital part [More...]
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Planning for Hot Rod Power Tour 2023
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Planning for the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour

January 19, 2023 Roadkill Customs
Dan from DD Speed Shop talks the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour. He shares what he learned at last year’s event and planning for the event. [More…]
Hot Rod Drag Week 2022
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Is Hot Rod Drag Week Really Worth It?

January 1, 2023 Busted Classic Garage
Bart from Busted Classic Garage breaks down his Hot Rod Drag Week 2022 experience with his LS1 powered Pontiac Trans Am. [More…]
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The Inaugural No Name Nationals Drag Race & Burnout Contest Coverage

October 2, 2022 Roadkill Customs
The 2022 No Name Nationals at Jeffers Motorsports Park featured several classes of drag racing, burnout contest, and “Monkey Bike” Challenge… [More…]
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2022 Roadkill Customs No Name 500 Channel and Vehicle Introductions

May 7, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Here’s a round-up of some of the Channels that are racing to get the required 500 Subscribers for the 2022 No Name Nationals. [More…]
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2022 No Name Nationals Call-Out Round-Up

May 3, 2022 Roadkill Customs
What makes an YouTube Content Creator event like the 2022 AHRA No Name Nationals Great? Call-Outs and Challenges — Let the Smack-Talk Begin! [More…]
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2022 AHRA No Name Nationals at Jeffers Motorsports Park, Sikeston, MO

April 24, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Meet your favorite content creators in one of the largest gatherings of automotive YouTube channels EVER ~ No Name Nationals 2022 [More…]
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No Name Nationals Monkey Bike Challenge Rules

April 2, 2022 Roadkill Customs
The Monkey Bike Challenge is intended to allow for a competitive field of racers in a cost-effective format at the AHRA No Name Nationals! [More…]
Holey Goat GTO at Autorama World of Wheels 2022
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The Holey Goat ’70 GTO Crashes Kansas City Autorama World of Wheels

March 23, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Pole Barn Garage made Autorama World of Wheels, Kansas City 2022! The shop is saved. Check out awesome reactions, Dalton’s serious competition for a trophy, plus lots of other great cars and trucks! Also, stay [More…]
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2022 Autorama World of Wheels in Kansas City

March 21, 2022 Roadkill Customs
The Autorama World of Wheels took place in Kansas City, MO from 18 – 20 March 2022. Will’s Wheels takes you on a walk-through tour. [More…]
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4th Annual Hot Rod Showdown Coverage

March 5, 2022 Roadkill Customs
The 4th Annual Hot Rod Showdown is a pre-1948 Traditional Hot Rod Show that features traditional styled hot rods and customs. [More…]

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