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2023 HOT RODS & CUSTOMS CALENDAR

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Lions Inaugural Automobilia Class Honors Legends of Drag Racing

The Inaugural Lions Automobilia Foundation Awards Dinner and Silent Auction honored some of the brightest legends of the sport. The dinner and auction took place on December 3rd. The Ceremony honored the “Golden Anniversary of the Last Drag Race.” if you were looking to get a seat, unfortunately, it Was a sold out deal! The ceremony was dedicated to recognizing those who influenced Southern California Motorsports and inspired its car culture lifestyle. Drag racing legend Don Prudhomme joined Mickey Thompson, Ed Iskenderian, Vic Edelbrock Sr., and CJ Pappy Hart as a member of the first Hall of Fame class. Already a member of the Drag Racing Hall of Fame, International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the SEMA Hall of Fame and recognized as a Texas Motorplex Legend, Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley and the No. 3 racer on the NHRA’s list of “The 50 Top Drivers of All Time,” Prudhomme feels this induction is a tremendous honor. “I have been inducted into just about every Hall of Fame there is but getting inducted to the Lions Drag Strip Hall of Fame is special,” said Prudhomme. “There is so much history at that track and the drivers who raced there made drag racing what it is today. I have too many people to thank but I will say I appreciate everyone that came to the races, bought a t-shirt and cheered us on when we were just getting started. For me Lion’s Drag Strip will always be one of my favorite tracks.” The event also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Last Drag Race at Lions and recognizing its winners: Carl Olson (TF), Tom McEwen (FC), Bill Bagshaw (PS), Jimmy Scott (Competition), Ken Veney (Injected FC), Ed Sigmon (Modified), Ron Zeolle (Super Stock) and Dave Benisek (Stock). Proceeds from the event and silent auction will go to support the Lions Automobilia Foundation Youth Engagement and Career Path Programs. Geared to engage students and young adults by unveiling the history of motorsports and car culture in Southern California and assist them in discovering the craftsmanship and passion invested in vehicle restoration, maintenance, and design. “I have a lot of memories from racing at Lions Drag Strip. One of my favorites is when Mickey Thompson threw me out for doing a wheel stand,” added Prudhomme. “I was still learning and I did a wheel stand. He told me if I did that again he was going to throw me out. I ran again and did another wheel stand and he threw me out. Now I am getting inducted into the Hall of Fame there, that’s wild. That place was very cool. It was THE drag strip to go to. I remember (Don) Garlits bringing his rear engine dragster out there and beating all of us. Lions Drag Strip helped make my career and I am honored to be going into their Hall of Fame.” The city streets within the museum walls took fans and guests back to the grassroots as they entered the Lions Drag Strip time capsule and looked right at the starting line with cars in the staging lanes.

Rust Protection And Paint In One Kit From KBS Coatings

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Petersen Museum, Yellowbrick Launch Online Car Design Class

YELLOWBRICK, an online education provider, and the Petersen Automotive Museum have teamed up to release a free online automotive course led by some of the top names in vehicle design, the organizations announced. The program, called Auto Design & Sketching, highlights a path to a career in automotive design for anyone with a burning passion for cars and design, while mapping out a possible career in the future of transportation, the museum said. The self-paced online course features three modules: Design Principles & History, Famous Case Studies and Let’s Draw, which focuses on sketching exercises. The course is guided by an accomplished group of automotive designers, program designers said, including Franz von Holzhausen (Chief Designer, Tesla Motors), Ralph Gilles (Chief Design Officer, Stellantis), Christine Feuell (Brand CEO, Chrysler), Francesc Arenas (Design Director, Hispano Suiza) and Roman Yneges (Faculty, Art Center College of Design), among others. “We designed this course to simplify and illuminate a path to a career in automotive design,” said Justin Wolske, director, partnerships & strategic initiatives for Yellowbrick. “High-level training in this field isn’t always easily accessible, but we’ve removed some of those barriers by offering the program at no cost and involving an esteemed lineup of contributors.” Auto Design & Sketching’s first module is available now, with the second and third modules slated for release in December and January, program representatives said. Participants only need to provide an email address and be at least 13 years old to participate.