After co-producing and serving as technical correspondent for the popular morning drive Rides That Rock feature for dozens of episodes, Hot Rod Express is using the feature as a springboard to launch a new content-rich digital magazine for hot rod enthusiasts.
The spin off is the next logical step in the growth of Hot Rod Express from a local organization to taking it’s leadership position on the national stage for street rods, custom cars, trucks, vintage restoration and the auction market.
The site presents a targeted, cohesive user experience featuring high definition …

From brass gilded classics and racing excitement to concept cars, modern collectibles, watercraft and alternative fuel vehicles, Rides That Rock is the definitive multimedia resource.
Whether you’re a professional racer, a regular on the auction scene or just someone who loves to learn more about motorbikes, speedboats, tire smoking roadsters or smoldering luxury cruisers, Rides That Rock is your definitive resource on the road, at major automotive rallies and on the web.

Old interiors smell. They’re uncomfortable. Sometimes you’ve got to gut it and start all over. The flip side is you can have a ton of fun picking material: leathers, vinyls, fabrics and make everything fit just so. It’s all custom when you build from scratch. Or you can do small repairs in some cases if you pick the right craftsman.
 
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Pimp Your Dash

Rick Hunter, Chief Technical Correspondent from Hot Rod Express in Blue Springs, Missouri discusses component cars on Rides That Rock with certified racing instructor Ken Smiley on regional sports NASCAR superstation 610 Sports KCSP.  

Hear Rick talk about marrying vintage looks with all the creature comforts of late model luxury performance cars by adding modern components like suspension systems, high tech interiors, fuel injected motors and heavy gear cases.
 
 
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Rides that Rock has teamed up with Boulevard Tires to develop and promote the official Pit Stop at the rally this year. Podcast of interview attached in link to the left of your screen below.
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Road warriors: Email pictures of your rides and the Rides That Rock team will post the finalists on our blog and in future broadcasts.
Submit your ride to executive producer Andrew Ellenberg aellenberg@entercom.com

Interview Preview: Is There $100,000 Collecting Dust in Your Garage?
(January 2009) Hot Rod Express has restored and won awards and huge premiums on the Auto Auction Market with classic and muscle cars buried in the back of a garage. But how do you know if your frog is a prince? Our chief technical correspondent Rick hunter discusses some ways to find out
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