Q: I have a 350 Chevy engine that’s basically stock but is bored .030-inch over, has flat top pistons, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm carburetor. I just put in […]

RENO, NV — It took Dermie Close 20 years to build his “Dream Truck” 1948 Chevrolet pickup. It took him one trip to Hot August Nights in Reno, NV to earn […]

RENO, NV — Larry Soto already had a discerning eye for cool hot rods when he bought this 1935 Ford Slant Back from a friend in 2009. “Years and years ago I […]

Dermie Close considers himself a student of hot rodding. He attended an automotive trade school to become a mechanic, but the learning continues decades after his graduation. Close says he’s always looking […]

Last night, we went back to where it all started. The very first Hot August Nights took place 30 years ago and was essentially a one-night concert with accompanying classic […]

RENO, NV — Ford Thunderbirds are a popular car, especially at Hot August Nights. You’ll see a lot of really well done Thunderbirds around Reno, but there’s not a chance you’ll see […]

RENO, NV — Day 2 of our coverage of Hot August Nights brought some serious heat  — and some serious hot rods. We decided to venture out into the 95-degree heat and […]

Alvin Garnica has been coming to Hot August Nights almost since the show’s beginning in 1986. The San Jose, CA resident says he has attended 29 out of the show’s 30 […]

RENO, NV — The 30th edition of Hot August Nights is in full swing as vintage hot rods have taken over large sections of downtown Reno. We’ve seen everything from custom rat […]

Depending on who you believe, hub centric rings are either: A) essential to the performance and longevity of your wheels, or B) a scam created by the wheel industry to […]