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Fast Driver, Slow Car vs Slow Driver, Fast Car

February 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
What matters more in a race – car or driver? Donut Media puts a fast driver in a slow car, and a slow driver in a fast car to find the truth. [More…]
Most Amazing Views of Route 66 ~ An Aerial Documentary
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Most Amazing Views of Route 66 ~ An Aerial Documentary

February 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Thousands of miles, fuel, and dollars and over 2 1/2 years of obtaining footage resulted in never-before-seen perspectives of Route 66. [More…]
100-Year Old Race Cars Saved from Life In Museum
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100-Year Old Race Cars Saved from Life In Museum

February 3, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Brian Blain Motorsports Foundation centers it’s efforts on finding, preserving, restoring, and driving amazing vintage race cars. [More…]
A Cannonball Run Record Attempt in a 47 Year Old Station Wagon
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A Cannonball Run Record Attempt in a 47 Year Old Station Wagon

January 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Jacob Davis attempts to set a cannonball record in his 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout, racing it from New York to LA as quickly as possible. [More…]
Off-Roadkillers ~ Exploring Roads and Trails Less Traveled
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Off-Roadkillers ~ Exploring Roads and Trails Less Traveled

January 6, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Americans are known for seeking the roads less traveled and continuing to journey even after the road ends. [More…]
You Must Drive This Rat Rod
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You Must Drive This Rat Rod

December 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Built by Ryan Kertz, this old Model A may not look like a million bucks, but it’s some of the most fun we’ve had in quite some time. [More…]
"Red Morning" with Frankenstein Ford, a 1968 Ford F100
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“Red Morning” with Frankenstein Ford, a 1968 F100

November 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs
See what it’s like to go on a morning errand with KC Mathieu in his 1968 Ford F100, aka Frankenstein Ford. [More…]
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Best Roadkill Test Drives with Mike Finnegan and David Freiburger

November 14, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Every so often, a build or a new car just runs perfectly right out of the gate. Here are those times when we knew we struck gold. [More…]
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Driving the Same Car for More Than 60 Years

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In 1957, Grace Braeger traded in her old car, put down $2,250 hard-earned dollars, and bought a ’57 Chevy. Since then, it’s been her only car. [More…]
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Chevrolet Stunt Driving ~ The Joie Chitwood Thrill Show

October 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The “Joie Chitwood Thrill Show” was an exhibition of auto stunt driving that became so successful, Chitwood gave up racing his racing career. [More…]

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