The 42nd Annual F-100 Western Nationals Truck Show rolled into Canyon RV Park in Anaheim, California this June, and the place rumbled with the sound of history on four wheels. Hosted by the legendary Pickups Limited Car Club of Orange…
The Born Free 16 Motorcycle Show unfolded June 21–22 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California. What began in 2009 as a small, ragtag gathering of vintage chopper aficionados has roared into a full‑blown movement. Year 16 drew roughly 25,000 visitors…
WOW Motorcycles is the World’s Largest Powersports Dealer Owned by a Woman. “When we as WOMEN excel in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the world benefits,” explains Candy Hunter, CEO of WOW Motorcycles in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. “The stereotypes…
At the recent Early Times Picnic I met up with Larry Wood, a long-time Early Times member. Larry usually welcomes everyone at the gate. Always a cheerful guy, he makes a great host. While enjoying the day I went over…
Brea, California June 15, 2025 – If you like going to a car show where there are is a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd of spectators, then this, my friend, is a show for you. Each year Cruisin’ Brea is held…
Sometimes owning a truck is rather frustrating. We have all been there, you are unloading a truck full of a days work and that dang gash between the tailgate and truckbed is a stumble. Debris gets down there and makes…
Hosted by The Friends Of Steve McQueen supporting The Boys Republic I have always wanted to go to this show. Every year it comes up, something else takes me away. This year, after prodding by my friend Steve (no relation)…
Celebrating 60 Years! I really dig this show. Well, it really isn’t a show as much as it is an event. For decades the Early Times car club has been hosting a picnic at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club…
A Legendary Story told by Mike Hembree A Blacktop Book Report I’m a fan. A fan of racing and always the good race. I never had a specific driver or team to root for. I rooted for the excitement of…
At Jordan Family Classic Cars It may not officially be Summer, but after Memorial Day in Southern California, it is. And today was no exception, an upper-level low in the atmosphere from a storm down in Mexico made the air…
We all have those stories. When we first saw a Corvette. America’s sports car. Maybe it was in black and white on the the CBS series “Route 66” with Martin Milner and pals for 4 seasons from 1960 to 1964.…
La Verne, California 2025 April brings an onslaught of local car shows and Flying Deuces Cool Cruise in La Verne, is one not to miss. The sleepy town in the shadows of the NHRA Pomona Dragstrip is awake with the…
The Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show most sought-after event in Orange County, California. A show that sells out it’s 400+ spots within minutes came again in April 2025. The show has a stunning backdrop around the Orange Plaza (Circle) and…
I thought it would be fun to see which articles on BlacktopMagazine.com was the most read. It was fascinating to see what everyone is interested in. I was really surprised to see the top article. A very intriguing story you…
There’s a new automotive venue in town and it starts with the incredible Jordan Family collection formed and managed by patriarch Tim Jordan. A collection of over 100 cars from the 1920’s “Jordan” models to modern hot rods. The 16,000…
