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Down The Backroads On The Bourbon Blitzkrieg Run To Beatersville

Every Memorial Day Weekend we hit the Beatersville Car and Bike Show in Louisville. This year we decided to take a detour on the way by linking up with the Bourbon Blitzkrieg Run for a little taste of some Kentucky spirits, we hit one of the original pre-parties, and wrap it up with the best show in Louisville.

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2013 Diary

Follow along as our intrepid English Corvette dude Nigel Dobbie experiences the Hot Rod Power Tour…

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Video: Edelbrock’s 8th Annual Revved Up 4 Kids Car Show

What started out as a way to generate funds to help a local schools has turned into something more than even Christi Edelbrock, the founder of the Rev’ved Up for Kids charity event, could begin to imagine. From meager beginnings, Rev’ved Up For Kids Car Show has now become one of the Southwest’s finest shows.

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Got A Rat Rod? It’s Perfect For The Rust Revival

If it’s rusted, faded, busted or dated, it belongs at the Rust Revival in Wayland, Missouri! This year was their seventh annual event, and it was just as strong as ever. Watch the video for the full story and enjoy all there is to see at Rust Revival VII.

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Viva Las Vegas – Rockabilly Weekender In Sin City

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is one of the nation’s largest gathering for kustom kulture – both sights and sounds combined. Bands, customs, pinups, all hosted in sin city – no wonder this show is chock full of win. Check out the extended coverage HERE!

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World Of Wheels: Over 50 Years Of Spectacular Auto Shows

If over the past 50 years you haven’t made a point to attend World of Wheels, Autorama, or Cavalcade of Customs then you’re missing out on one of the longest running, most extravagant car shows in existence. We made a stop at the Chicago World of Wheels and this is only a slice of what we experienced.

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Edelbrock’s 75th Anniversary Gala and Charity Event

Edelbrock’s Rev’ved Up 4 Kids carshow and charity gala made it’s 8th annual presentation in as many years. This year’s gala charity dinner was a bit different as it was also the kickoff for Edelbrock’s 75-year Anniversary. Legends, racers, builders, media, and spectators gathered for a great cause – check it out!

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Goodguys Meguiar’s 13th Del Mar Nationals Coverage

As with the rest of their events, the Goodguys 13th Meguairs Del Mar Nationals left jaws dropping and everyone wondering why weekends are only two days long. But we all had to leave some time, and the weekend was over before we knew it. Check out some of the cool rides and scenery inside!

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Detroit Autorama Sneak Peek Gallery – Live From Detroit!

LIVE from the 61st Annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama, we wanted to share with our readers a few shots of some of the wicked rides here on display. There is definitely more to come soon, so make sure to keep checking back for the latest updates as we’ll bring them to you LIVE right here on Rod Authority!

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Mesquite Motormania 2013: Return of a Monster Show!

Mesquite Motormania 2013 gives visitors everything they expect in a monster-sized car event and provides a great destination for car enthusiasts over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend!

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Fiesta Party Weekend: A New Year, More Cars, Same Party Atmosphere

The Fiesta Party Weekend Car & Bike Show was a great way to welcome the 2013 season of automotive events. Whether you a fan of the low-down cruiser, the traditional hot rod or anything else in between, You were sure to find something to make you smile!

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Dennis “The Voice” Pittsenbarger’s Top Picks From GNRS 2013

Rather than starting off with with the usual event coverage we wanted to take a unique look at this year’s Grand National Roadster Show through the eyes of one of our very own special guest writers – Dennis “The Voice” Pittsenbarger. Check out his favorite from GNRS 2013 right here!

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Goodguys 2012 Fall Del Mar Nationals

For the past two years, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has been taking advantage of the fair skies and SoCal climate by holding their year-ending event in beautiful sea-side Del Mar, California. The 2nd Fall Del Mar Nationals brought car enthusiasts from as far as Canada, check it out here!

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Rod Authority Top 10 Picks From Goodguys Southeastern Nationals

Every year thousands of classic car enthusiasts flock to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals. We take on the challenge of producing a Top 10 picks from the show, which as you can imagine isn’t as easy as it sounds. Out of 2,500 amazing entires, check out our favorites here!

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Video: Cry Baby 3 Reveals French Hot Rod Joie de Vivre!

Feel the need to feed your hot rod habit with some French cuisine? Give this video of the Cry Baby 3 Vintage Car Show a taste!

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