School of Hot Rod Radio
Summary: SCHOOL OF HOT ROD is your source for full-throttle hot rod fun! The program honors the brotherhood and sisterhood of car enthusiasts who understand that firing-up their hot rod makes the hair on their arms stand up. Or how looking down the quarter panel of the glass-like finish on a perfectly restored '57 Chevy is a thrill only a true car enthusiast understands. Buckle-up and join in the animated discussion about the beauty in mechanical minutia. Forge a bond between those who have wrenched on cars and those who appreciate the ones who do. This is not a show about the fastest, coolest or most expensive car available, this is a show about the folks who showcase their talents and the connection they share with their automobiles.
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It takes a special project to grace the inner sanctum of Tim Strange's garage. Tim Strange talks about the hot rods he's been recently building. Alan also gets Tim's opinion on the ford pickup with the aluminum.
It takes a special project to grace the inner sanctum of Tim Strange's garage. Tim Strange talks about the hot rods he's been recently building. Alan also gets Tim's opinion on the ford pickup with the aluminum.
What sets a Strange Motion custom apart? We're talking with Tim Strange to find out what makes a Strange Motion Rod & Custom stay ahead of the pack. Part of the magic: all the work they do at Strange Motion Rod & Custom is done on site.
What sets a Strange Motion custom apart? We're talking with Tim Strange to find out what makes a Strange Motion Rod & Custom stay ahead of the pack. Part of the magic: all the work they do at Strange Motion Rod & Custom is done on site.
In a place so flat that you can literally see the curvature of the earth, the Bonneville salt flats have been the stage for many world records and record breaking attempts. In this episode, we speak with Danny Thompson, son of Mickey Thompson, about his upcoming quest to hit 450 MPH in the famous 1968 Challenger II. Segment 1: Breaking Records Famed driver, Mickey Thompson came infamously close to breaking the world land speed record in '68. After Mickey's time was cut short, his son Danny, is now preparing to continue the Thompson legacy, and break the piston driven world land speed record. Segment 2: Build Challenges Danny Thompson's career started at the age of nine, and he won his first quarter midget championship within a year. Flash forward, Danny is resurrecting Mickey Thompson's original 1968 Challenger II in an attempt to push 450 MPH in the salt flats at Bonneville. Find out the most difficult aspects of the build. Segment 3: Cutting Weight Can you imagine using 60 gallons of fuel to go five miles? Danny Thompson fills us in on the finer points of dry block engines, slowing down at 400+ MPH, and the challenges of driving on the salt flats. Segment 4: Unfinished Business With high speed comes great risks. Danny Thompson is aiming to break a world land speed record following the death of his father. Danny discusses the inherent dangers and complications involved with the record breaking attempt. Segment 5: Motorsports Legacy Mickey Thompson was an American racing icon, engineer, and most importantly a great dad. Danny Thompson discusses what it was like to grow up with a legendary father, and join him as a member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. Now he's seeking to bring home a record in the 400 MPH Club. Segment 6: Gearing Up The engines have been started, and the Thomspon LSR team is preparing for a functions test at a near by drag strip. Danny Thompson talks next steps for his 450 MPH record breaking attempt at Bonneville.
In a place so flat that you can literally see the curvature of the earth, the Bonneville salt flats have been the stage for many world records and record breaking attempts. In this episode, we speak with Danny Thompson, son of Mickey Thompson, about his upcoming quest to hit 450 MPH in the famous 1968 Challenger II. Segment 1: Breaking Records Famed driver, Mickey Thompson came infamously close to breaking the world land speed record in '68. After Mickey's time was cut short, his son Danny, is now preparing to continue the Thompson legacy, and break the piston driven world land speed record. Segment 2: Build Challenges Danny Thompson's career started at the age of nine, and he won his first quarter midget championship within a year. Flash forward, Danny is resurrecting Mickey Thompson's original 1968 Challenger II in an attempt to push 450 MPH in the salt flats at Bonneville. Find out the most difficult aspects of the build. Segment 3: Cutting Weight Can you imagine using 60 gallons of fuel to go five miles? Danny Thompson fills us in on the finer points of dry block engines, slowing down at 400+ MPH, and the challenges of driving on the salt flats. Segment 4: Unfinished Business With high speed comes great risks. Danny Thompson is aiming to break a world land speed record following the death of his father. Danny discusses the inherent dangers and complications involved with the record breaking attempt. Segment 5: Motorsports Legacy Mickey Thompson was an American racing icon, engineer, and most importantly a great dad. Danny Thompson discusses what it was like to grow up with a legendary father, and join him as a member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. Now he's seeking to bring home a record in the 400 MPH Club. Segment 6: Gearing Up The engines have been started, and the Thomspon LSR team is preparing for a functions test at a near by drag strip. Danny Thompson talks next steps for his 450 MPH record breaking attempt at Bonneville.
Famed driver, Mickey Thompson came infamously close to breaking the world land speed record in '68. After Mickey's time was cut short, his son Danny, is now preparing to continue the Thompson legacy, and break the piston driven world land speed record.
Famed driver, Mickey Thompson came infamously close to breaking the world land speed record in '68. After Mickey's time was cut short, his son Danny, is now preparing to continue the Thompson legacy, and break the piston driven world land speed record.
Danny Thompson's career started at the age of nine, and he won his first quarter midget championship within a year. Flash forward, Danny is resurrecting Mickey Thompson's original 1968 Challenger II in an attempt to push 450 MPH in the salt flats at Bonneville. Find out the most difficult aspects of the build.
Danny Thompson's career started at the age of nine, and he won his first quarter midget championship within a year. Flash forward, Danny is resurrecting Mickey Thompson's original 1968 Challenger II in an attempt to push 450 MPH in the salt flats at Bonneville. Find out the most difficult aspects of the build.
Can you imagine using 60 gallons of fuel to go five miles? Danny Thompson fills us in on the finer points of dry block engines, slowing down at 400+ MPH, and the challenges of driving on the salt flats.
Can you imagine using 60 gallons of fuel to go five miles? Danny Thompson fills us in on the finer points of dry block engines, slowing down at 400+ MPH, and the challenges of driving on the salt flats.
With high speed comes great risks. Danny Thompson is aiming to break a world land speed record following the death of his father. Danny discusses the inherent dangers and complications involved with the record breaking attempt.
With high speed comes great risks. Danny Thompson is aiming to break a world land speed record following the death of his father. Danny discusses the inherent dangers and complications involved with the record breaking attempt.
Mickey Thompson was an American racing icon, engineer, and most importantly a great dad. Danny Thompson discusses what it was like to grow up with a legendary father, and join him as a member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. Now he's seeking to bring home a record in the 400 MPH Club.
