Hot Rodding as we know it started with men who wanted to make their cars faster than the next one. With speed contests starting on the dry lake beds in California, and ever increasing performances, the Bonneville Salt Flats became a haven for those wanting to run big numbers. Of course, big numbers back then weren’t the same as they are now, but for records to be broken you have to start somewhere. On this episode of Influence and Impact, Jason and Marcel talk hot rodding and land speed racing history.
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Auto Revolution’s Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders.
Taking a look at Pre-WWII race for the fastest car on the planet. Early daredevils sought to break records every month advancing from 100MPH to 200 MPH and beyond.
Indy 500 winning rookie Frank Lockhart’s career, like many racers was cut short on the beach of Daytona.
But military officers like Sir Malcolm Campbell beat their own records ushering in an era topping out at 400 MPH.
Meanwhile, rebellious teenagers looked to curb their own appetite for adrenaline and speed.
