We often hear the slogan, “like father like son.” This story holds especially true for Las Vegas native, Bobby Bridges. Like many before him, Bobby grew up in the garage, wrenching at a very young age, owing it all to his late father, Kenny Bridges. “My father is 100 percent the reason I got into hot rods.” Growing up, Bobby lent a hand helping his father build all his hot rods and subsequently got to see him race. Kenny’s passion for hot rods and racing was immediately instilled in Bobby, and when Bobby was old enough to drive, he was ready for the world.
IN THE BEGINNING For the past 25 years, Bobby has grudge raced everything from Chevrolet powered mini trucks to 7 second pro street cars. In 2014, he wanted to try his hand in the local grudge racing scene and that’s when he found this bone stock 1979 Chevrolet Malibu....
