Roger Rohrdanz
Roger Rohrdanz March 20, 2023 Events
Brea, began as an oil town and has grown into an important commercial and residential community. Brea was founded as a center of crude oil production and later, furthered by citrus production. Today Brea continues as a thriving retail center because of the Brea Mall and other brick-and-morter businesses. Besides commerce, Brea is also… Continue reading CRUISIN’ BREA: Annual classic car showtakes over Birch Street ...
Roger Rohrdanz March 18, 2023 Events
The Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show has become one of Southern California’s finest automotive gatherings. Vehicle entries from many different eras and types of motorsports, making it a must-see show. This automotive gathering was held to raise funds for Boys Republic, a private, non-profit, nonsectarian community for at-risk boys and girls ages… Continue reading The Friends Of Steve Mcqueen Car & Motorcycle Show in Chino Hills...
Roger Rohrdanz March 17, 2023 Events
The Antique Nationals is the original nostalgia drag race. The drag race cars must be older than 1959 and the Show-And-Shine cars must be 1974 or earlier. The 48th edition was hosted by the Forever Four Cylinder Club and held at the Auto Club Dragway, Fontana on May 12, 2018. The weather was cool… Continue reading 48th ANTIQUE NATIONALS: Drag Race and Car Show Fontana Dragway CALIFORNIA...
Roger Rohrdanz March 13, 2023 All Feature Vehicles
This highly anticipated, well organized, 33rd Fabulous Fords Forever show was presented by the Ford Car Club Council and the Ford Motor Company. The Ford Car Club Council, is comprised of 46 member clubs of such diverse enthusiasts as all the SoCal Mustang Clubs, the Lincoln Zephyr Owners’ Club, the Pinto Car Club of America,… Continue reading FABULOUS FORDS FOREVER: The largest all-Ford car show on the West Coast!...
Roger Rohrdanz March 12, 2023 Events
HBM18 The Surf City morning weather was a little brisk for the 18th Annual Huntington Beachcruiser Meet, but by 9 o’clock the sun was out and temperatures were in the mid-70’s. Saturday started with participants arriving at the sold out event as early as 4:30am, by 6:00am Main Street was full of 100+ “Beachcruisers”! The… Continue reading Huntington Beachcruiser Meet: Huntington Beach, CA...
Roger Rohrdanz March 08, 2023 Industry Updates
Randy Haapala is a man on a mission, with energy and enthusiasm to spare. He has always been a huge drag racing fan. Randy sold the Body Palace, an auto body shop he owned in Huntington Beach. “I wanted to build some hot rods,” said the former Huntington Beach resident speaking of his 5-acre… Continue reading A MAN ON A MISSION: Randy’s Awesome Garage...
Roger Rohrdanz March 05, 2023 Events
AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADSTER A record 15 roadsters were competing for the title The 69th Annual O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) was presented at the Fairplex in Pomona California. The ultimate classic car show included the most prestigious builders, fabricators, artists, and restoration specialists to show off their finest examples of classic Americana on… Continue reading Grand National Roadster Show at the Fairplex...
Roger Rohrdanz March 02, 2023 Feature Stories
Hours before sunrise, outside of the gates over 1,500+ hot rods, rat rods, lead sleds, customs, low-riders, vans and motorcycles began lining up along Live Oak Ave. Participants and spectators sat in their idling rides with their heaters on trying to stay warm from morning’s winter cold. The gates opened at 6:00 AM for… Continue reading The MOONEYES: Xmas Show and Drags at Irwindale Raceway...
Roger Rohrdanz February 25, 2023 All Feature Vehicles
57th Annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, CA The drag racing season kicks off every year at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series, 57th Annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals, held at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, CA. On February 9 thru 12, 2017 the premier NHRA Mello Yello Drag… Continue reading 57th Annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals...
Roger Rohrdanz February 22, 2023 All Feature Vehicles
Goodguys Del Mar Nationals at Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA The 17th annual Goodguys Del Mar Nationals, presented by Meguiar’s, started early at the scenic Del Mar Fairgrounds on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Known in the past as, where the “Turf Meets The Surf”. It featured speed, beauty, and celebrities. Today the “horses” were… Continue reading THE 17TH ANNUAL GOODGUYS DEL MAR NATIONALS...