About Us - American Hot Rod Foundation

Preserving Hot Rod History Is Our Passion

Our Story is a Living Thing!

The American Hot Rod Foundation is made up of hot rodders and land speed racers who want everyone to experience and enjoy real hot rodding as we do. Fortunately for all of us, there are more great events popping up every day celebrating traditional hot rodding. We will not only cover and discuss these events but will be involved in many of them as well. We feel it is important that this tradition be a living thing and that early hot rod technology be used and demonstrated in ways similar to what our original hot rod pioneers experienced. Check in with us often for our coverage of all things “living” in the world of old school hot rodding!

What to Learn

Through education and exposure to the unique circumstances, elements, and people that came together to produce this thing called hot rodding, we hope to spread the word that what was first thought to be a delinquent’s form of rebellion has ultimately shaped our society much for the better. Such things as technology, music, and fashion, have all been affected by this movement, and the innovations made by these “kids” are things we all use every day in our lives and especially our daily transportation.

How to Learn It

In 2002, we began our Hot Rod Pioneers film interview project, and it is something we’re particularly proud of. Every interview is special to us and we are honored that these legends of the past and present have been willing to sit down and share their time and stories. We hope you’ll enjoy sampling some of these interviews and going back in time to hear how it really was from the very people who were there.

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Collection Contributors

We want to acknowledge all of the people who have shared their images with the Foundation to help us document and celebrate the history of hot rodding.

A very special group that we want to honor are the serious collectors who have spent years pursuing their passion, each of whom has allowed us to share with you their collections of more than 500 images. They are our AHRF 763ers, in recognition of the World Land Speed Record of 763.035 mph set at Black Rock, Nevada in 1997.

The second group is our AHRF Centuries for those who have donated more than 100 images. This also pays homage to the old S.C.T.A. Club of that name.

And lastly, for all of you who have taken the time to contribute some images or memorabilia, you are AHRF Heroes in our eyes, and you are the backbone of our efforts!