Motorsports Newsletter 8/16/23

By Richard Parks 1) The debate goes on. Bob Storck raised the issue: "I'm sure that many who appreciate your great words are older and more visually impaired than I. How about making your info more readable and increase line spacing slightly and enlarge your font one size. My email client makes … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/12/23

By Richard Parks 1) From https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Andy_Brizio. Andy Brizio (1932-1 August 2023) was a prominent figure in the world of hot rodding and a revered icon within the Northern California Hot Rod community. He was affectionately known as "The Godfather" and gained recognition for his … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 8/05/23

By Richard Parks 1) Great stuff in your newsletter, as always, but did you forget a link (and a "closed quote") on this bit? "Drag Racing Pioneers or Suicidal Nutjobs? A story on hydrazine racing fuel. This is basically a tribute to the crazy bastards who risked life and limb for that last bit … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/30/23

BY Richard Parks 1) Mark Greene at Cars Yeah sent in a list of those being interviewed this week on his podcast; Patrick Kelley (Author), Bob Barber (Painter), Ronald Ahrens (Journalist), and Mitch Scher (DriveDownCars). If you want to be interviewed by Mark or if you simply want to listen to … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/26/23

By Richard Parks 1) Reeves Callaway; https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a44544414/reeves-callaway-dead-at-75/. Corvette legend Reeves Callaway Dead at 75. Callaway, who founded Callaway Cars, became synonymous with high performance Corvettes. BY CHRIS PERKINS, PUBLISHED in Road & Track … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/20/23

By Richard Parks 1) Ronald Charles Phelps, age 76, of La Mirada, California, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Ronald was born in California. A visitation for Ronald will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Rose Hills Mortuary Visitation Center, Mortuary Chapel #120, 3888 … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/16/23

By Richard Parks 1) Bob Airheart, a 1993 SEMA Hall of Fame inductee and industry innovator, has passed away. Although Airheart operated his own rep agency, the Airheart name is also well known in the brake industry, notably for industrial and high-speed applications. Trains, buses and race cars … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/11/23

By Richard Parks 1) Photo of Rodger Ward, two-time Indy 500 winner, by Charles Embrey. EDITOR: I personally knew Rodger Ward, but late in his life when dementia had begun to rob him of his vitality and memories. In a span of 18 months, and for 12 events, I stopped by Rodger's home in Lake … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 7/05/23

By Richard Parks READERS: Dema Elgin and Randy Schmitz have contributed short stories of about 100 to 200 words about KENT FULLER. If you have any stories to add please send them to me. Once completed I will make them available to everyone who wants to read these stories by simple email and will … [Read more...]

Motorsports Newsletter 6/23/23

By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR: I'm attempting to send a photograph. If it opens and you can see it the caption reads, "Hidden Pioneers visits the SEMA Education Program." Left>right: Jerry Rangel, Epi Parks, Richard Parks, Zane Clark (SEMA VP), Scott Parks (tall guy) and Bill Montgomery (Founder … [Read more...]