Richard Parks, Writer and Roger Rohrdanz, Photography

Richard Parks, Writer and Roger Rohrdanz, Photography

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Richard Parks is the writing half of the Gone Racin’ column while Roger Rohrdanz does the photography. We have a huge archive of articles from Richard and Roger's collaborations, including many inside looks at some of our industries heroes and legends.

Separately, Richard is a prolific historian and commentator on the Hot Rod industry and lifestyle and Roger documents shows and events.  For easier reference, their contributions have been categorizes as: Racing, Car Shows, Biographies, and Book Reviews. 

Archive of Articles by Richard Parks, Writer and Roger Rohrdanz, Photography

Book and Movie Reviews

  • Book Review - Let ‘Em All Go! The Story of Auto Racing by the man who was there.
    Let ‘Em All Go!The Story of Auto Racing by the man who was there. by, Chris...Read More
  • Book Review - Mickey Thompson The Fast Life And Tragic Death Of A Racing Legend
    Mickey ThompsonThe Fast Life And Tragic Death Of A Racing Legend by Erik...Read More
  • Book Review - My Road to Indy
      My Road to Indya narrative by Len SuttonBook review by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Book Review - My Road to Indy
      My Road to Indya narrative by Len SuttonBook review by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Book Review - Old Hot Rod Scrapbook Memories From The Past
      Old Hot Rod ScrapbookMemories From The PastBy Don MontgomeryBook review by...Read More
  • Book Review - Portfolio 1; Boys and their Toys
      Portfolio 1; Boys and their Toysby the American Hot Rod Foundation Review by...Read More
  • Book Review - Portland Pictorial, The 1950s
    Portland Pictorial, The 1950sby Albert DrakeBook review by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Book Review - Race Legends of the Fabulous Fifties
    Race Legends of the Fabulous Fifties  by Art EvansBook review by Richard Parks...Read More
  • Book Review - Racing Outboards, 1907-1989
    Racing Outboards, 1907-1989by Donald PetersonBook review by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Book Review - Real Road Racing
    Real Road Racingby Harold Osmer and Phill HarmsBook review by Richard Parks,...Read More

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biographies

  • A Visit to see Harold Johansen
      A Visit to see Harold JohansenApril 11, 2008 Story by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • A Visit with Bill Junge
      A Visit with Bill Junge March 12, 2010 Written by Bill Junge, edited by...Read More
  • A Visit with Kay Kimes
      A Visit with Kay Kimes01-15-09A Story by Kay Kimes Edited by Richard Parks (...Read More
  • A Visit with Doug King
      A Visit with Doug KingStory by Doug King, Editors Richard Parks & Spencer...Read More
  • Burke LeSage Celebration of Life
      Burke LeSage Celebration of LifeStory by Richard Parks, Photographs by Roger...Read More
  • A visit with Burke LeSage
      A visit with Burke LeSage03-16-09 Written by Burke LeSageEdited by Richard...Read More
  • Gone Racin’…Jim Lindsley
    Gone Racin’…Jim Lindsley     As we start the 2005 racing season, full of...Read More
  • Say Goodbye to Joe MacPherson
      Say Goodbye to Joe MacPherson Tustin, California November 5, 1928 - March 30...Read More
  • Alvin "Mousie" Marcellus of the famous "Winged Express" fuel altered Celebrates his 75th
      Our Hero’s Alvin "Mousie" Marcellus of the famous "Winged Express" fuel...Read More
  • Gone Racin’…with Dave Marquez
    Gone Racin’…with Dave Marquez   In boxing there is a term used to denote the...Read More

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Car Shows

  • 52nd O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals Feb. 9-12, 2012
    Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, CAFeb 9-12, ’12Story and Photographs by Roger...Read More
  • Mitzi and Company Jan. 31, 2012
    Mitzi & CompanySan Dimas, CA. Jan 31,’12 Story by Richard...Read More
  • The 2012 America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) Award Grand National Roadster Show Jan. 27, 2012
    L. A. Fairplex at Pomona, CAJan. 27-29,’12Story and Photographs by Roger...Read More
  • 63rd Annual Grand National Roadster Show: Jan. 27, 2012
    L. A. Fairplex at Pomona, CAJan. 27,28,29,’12Story by Richard...Read More
  • 2012 New Years Day Cruise Jan. 1, 2012
    2012 New Years Day CruiseJan 1,’12Story an Photographs by Roger Rohrdanz...Read More
  • Classic Car Friday Dec. 30, 2012
    Classic Car Fridayat the Elks Lodge Buena Park, CA. 12-30-...Read More
  • Mooneyes X-mas show and Drags Dec. 10, 2011
    Toyota SpeedwayIrwindale, CA.12-10-11Story & Photos by: Roger...Read More
  • John Force Holiday Car Show #14 Dec. 4, 2011
    Yorba Linda, CADec 4, ‘11Story and Photographs by Roger...Read More
  • LIONS Last Drag Race Reunion Dec. 3, 2011
    LIONS Last Drag Race Reunionat the Auto Club Wally Parks NHRA ...Read More
  • Goodguys 1st Fall Del Mar Nationals Nov. 25, 2011
    The 1st Goodguys Fall Del Mar Nationals began Friday at the scenic Del Mar...Read More

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Racing

  • Gone Racin' to the Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals - 2002
     Gone Racin' to the Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Rain, that...Read More
  • Gone Racin' with the Junior Dragsters - 06/02
    Gone Racin' with the Junior Dragsters   Many people have never heard of or...Read More
  • Gone Racin' To the 42nd Annual NHRA Winternationals - 02/02
    A strong Santa Ana wind brought sunny, dry and warm temperatures to the second...Read More
  • Gone Racin' - 2005 Boat Racers Reunion
    The 2005 Boat Racers Reunion was held on June 11-12, 2005, at the Los Angeles...Read More
  • Gone Racin' to the 2004 Boat Racers Boat Show
    The Boat Racers Boat Show was held over 4 days, from June 10th, through the...Read More
  • Crackerbox Club Meeting
    Story by Richard Parks, photographic consultant Roger Rohrdanz       Dr Tom...Read More
  • Gone Racin --To the July 4th Pep Boys Nationals Drag Race at Pomona - 2001
    For those of us who have raced only on the West Coast, the Pep Boys NHRA 50th...Read More
  • Santa Ana Drags Reunion May 7, 2011
    Santa Ana Drags ReunionOrange, CA 5-7-11 Story by Richard ParksPhotos by, Jim...Read More

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