Hot Rod Magazine - Summer 2025

Hot Rod Magazine - Summer 2025

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In this issue
Alex Miladinovich’s “Hot 4 Teacher” Top Fuel Funny Car.
Kayleigh McEvoy’s Next-Generation 1927 Ford Drag Roadster.
Dale Golucke’s Home-Built 1955 Chevy Gasser.
Garage Mahal: A Celebration of the Home Garage and Those Who Work There.
The Anti-Influencer: HOT ROD Alum David Freiburger.
Striking That Balance
During my time at HOT ROD, I have developed a greater appreciation for really highend builds, like what you’d see competing for the prestigious awards at the Grand National Roadster Show or the Detroit Autorama.

2 mins
FUNNY CAR FANTASY
NOBODY TOLD ALEX MILADINOVICH A REGULAR JOE CAN'T BUILD AND RUN AN 11,000-HORSEPOWER MONSTER IN THE NHRA'S PREMIER CLASS, SO HE DID

10+ mins
WHITE LIGHTNING
KAYLEIGH MCEVOY'S NEXT-GENERATION 27 FORD DRAG ROADSTER

5 mins
INSIPRATION CREATES INNOVATION
THIS OWNER-BUILT '55 GASSER HAS TRAVELED THE COUNTRY

4 mins
PERSONAL SATISFACTION
JASEN RAMSEY SHOWS US THE FORMULA FOR THE PERFECT FOX RESTOMOD

5 mins
HOME WORK
A CELEBRATION OF THE HOME GARAGE

10 mins
THE ANTIINFLUENCER
It was 1991, mere hours before 24-year-old David Freiburger went to interview for a staff writer job at HOT ROD magazine.

6 mins
THE LITTLE MOUSE ON THE SHELF
The Gen 1 small-block Chevy enjoys a rather healthy service life, first introduced 70 years ago in 1955 and available in passenger cars and trucks until it was phased out in 1990.

5 mins
TOP TOOLS FOR THE HOME ENGINE BUILDER
BETTER TOOLS MAKE FOR BETTER ENGINES

10+ mins
CHEAP THRILLS! HOW TO GO RACING WITHOUT GOING BROKE
Two words that should never really be strung together are “racing” and “budget.” Getting involved in motorsports and taking your car to the track cost cash, and the harder you hit the track and more serious you get, the more cash you'll burn.

10+ mins
Hot Rod Magazine Description:
Publisher: Hearst magazines
Category: Automotive
Language: English
Frequency: Quarterly
Hot Rod Magazine is a monthly American car magazine devoted to hot rodding, drag racing, and muscle cars—modifying automobiles for performance and appearance. It was first published in January 1948 and is one of the oldest magazines devoted to hot rodding.
Hot Rod Magazine is aimed at enthusiasts of all ages who are interested in hot rodding. It is a popular resource for both beginners and experienced hot rodders alike.
Here are some of the things you can expect to find in Hot Rod Magazine:
* In-depth coverage of hot rod car builds and projects, from start to finish
* Technical information on hot rod engines, chassis, and suspensions, written by experts in the field
* Performance testing and reviews of hot rod cars and parts, so you can make informed decisions about what to buy for your own car
* Coverage of hot rod racing events, including drag races, land speed racing, and more
* Interviews with hot rodders, builders, and manufacturers, so you can get the inside scoop on the latest trends and developments in the hot rod world
* Hot rod history and culture, so you can learn about the roots of hot rodding and the people who have made it what it is today
Hot Rod Magazine is the perfect resource for anyone who loves hot rods. Subscribe today and start living your best hot rod life!
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