Don't get too pessimistic Ryan, at least around here there's still lots of garage activity! The drag strips and circle tracks still have a lot of younger types in attendance and/or participating! Ford has a few red hot Mustang's, Chevy has a Camaro and Vette, and the new Challenger is one heck of a Hot Rod!!! We've gone through some lean times over the years, so I'd say give it some time and there's going to be another generation of Hot Rodders emerging!

Parts are plentiful and available from a multitude of sources, the competition between them tends to keep the prices down. There's also a myriad of engines and transmissions available from the manufacturer's as well as some reputable performance shops that you can buy either ready to run or in pieces as your budget allows! Hot Rodding isn't over, just going through some changes and evolving (perhaps) into folks using platforms that we as an older group may not be enthusiastic about but the kids are there still wanting to go fast and have a Hot Rod!!!