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The sound of the turbo revving was irresistible and we had to follow it to the source. Upon arriving at the scene, it took a minute to soak it all in. Ultimately, we realized we were gazing at Mike Warren’s carbureted twin turbo 1926 Ford Model-T coupe. In fact, he’s working on
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Although it seemed less rowdy this time around, the Redneck Rumble is an event where unorthodox creativity reigns and there were still plenty of things to catch our attention. The Volkswagen Bug had quite a big of representation this year – some tough, some shiny, and a Bug pulling a
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We caught up with Ted Mangum at Mel’s Diner during Shades of the Past in Pigeon Forge. It wasn’t hard to find him – he’s got the unofficial record for the world’s largest motorized Radio Flyer wagon. The retired technical vocation teacher from Ellisville, MS has a wide and friendly
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A little while ago, we told you about Earl & Carol’s annual car show. They were kind enough to invite me over to their home and share their story with me. It was on a sunny, summer afternoon in Tennessee that this story was told – sitting on the porch swing
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The colossal scope of the Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Expo Center in Lousiville, KY is exhilarating. Cars, cars, cars! Bumper to bumper and side to side. We had fun taking in the sights and sounds of the vendor displays, swap meet, and car show. The swap meet was full
David & Angie at Street Rod Nationals 2015 in Louisville, KY

Angie and David Hurt began their story with a blind date over fifteen years ago. Angie declared to a friend that she would like to date a racecar driver, and her friend set her up on a blind date with David. They fell in love, got married, and the rest
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After some much-enjoyed sleep, we started out on the trek from Memphis to Birmingham. First things first, a stop at a Waffle House in northern Alabama for coffee, bacon, eggs, grits, and of course…waffles –    We loved the staff here! Not to mention this fellow diner, who looks pretty

We’ve been out and about in Middle Tennessee and seen so many cool rides and met so many amazing people. Street rods, rat rods, hot rods and other customs and survivors – we love them all. What we want to do most is hear the story behind your ride…and the passion