with some of the industry’s biggest names, charity auctions, and even an outstanding performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. After all the awards were given out on Saturday, tickets were drawn for a Blueprint Engines crate engine, as well as the Grand Prize, a brand-new Chevrolet truck, customized at Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop. No matter how much of the Triple Crown of Rodding you see, you’ll leave the show
yearning for more and that’s why the show continues to grow at such an intense pace. Hot rodders young and old flock to this event so make your plans to join the fun in 2026, as the fourth annual Triple Crown of Rodding presented by PPG rolls back into Nashville Superspeedway on September 11-12, 2026. For more information, check out www.triplecrownofrodding.com.
Jason Graham Hot Rods built a stunning ’60 Cadillac and it took top honors as “Street Cruiser of the Year.” Mark Fuqua from Bowling Green, KY, owns the low-slung Cadillac.
The “Street Machine of the Year” award went to Steve Nettleingham and his stunning ’70 Dodge Challenger. Hot Rod Garage built the car and the attention to detail is second to none.
With supercharged LS horsepower, this ultra slick ’55 Cameo has racked up awards all year long. Curt Wittman’s creation took home top honors at the Tri-Five Nationals and then earned the Triple Crown “Truck of the Year” award (1972 and earlier).
Frank Walsh took home the “Truck of the Year” award (1973-1987) as well as an “Elite 10” award for his slammed ’75 C10, which features supercharged LS horsepower, giant Wilwood brakes and a head-turning two-tone paint job.
DECEMBER 2025 61
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker