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

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Book and Movie Reviews

  • Book Review - Supercharged Gas Coupes Remembering the Sixties
      Supercharged Gas Coupes Remembering the Sixtiesby Don MontgomeryBook review...Read More
  • Book Review - The Fast Lane; The History of NHRA Drag Racing
      The Fast Lane;The History of NHRA Drag RacingFeb 19, 2008Book review by...Read More
  • Book Review - The American Hot Rod
    The American Hot Rodby Dean Batchelor 08-04-08Book review by Richard Parks and...Read More
  • Book Review - The Birth of Hot Rodding: The story of the Dry Lakes Era
    Gone Racin ’…"The Birth of Hot Rodding: The story of the Dry Lakes Era,"  by...Read More
  • Book Review - The Road Ahead the Automobile Club of Southern California 1900-2000
    The Road Aheadthe Automobile Club of Southern California 1900-2000 by Kathy...Read More
  • Book Review - Those Wild Fuel Altereds Drag Racing in the Sixties
    Those Wild Fuel AlteredsDrag Racing in the Sixties by Don MontgomeryBook review...Read More
  • Book Review - Throttle; 1941 The Complete Collection
    Throttle - 1941The Complete Collectionby Thom Taylor, Steve Coonan and the...Read More
  • Book Review - The Story of Thrust SSC, the World’s first Supersonic Car
      The Story of Thrust SSC,the World’s first Supersonic CarBook review by...Read More
  • Book Review - Thrust; Through the Sound Barrier
    Thrust; Through the Sound Barrier by Richard Noble and David Tremayne Book...Read More
  • Book Review - Vollstedt; from Track Roadsters to Indy Cars, the Rolla Vollstedt Story
      Vollstedt; from Track Roadsters to Indy Cars, the Rolla Vollstedt Storyby...Read More

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biographies

  • Wally Parks 94th Birthday Banquet at Wally Parks NHRA Museum
    Wally Parks 94th Birthday Banquet at Wally Parks NHRA MuseumPomona, CA Feb 8...Read More
  • Kenny Parks - The Brother of Wally Parks
      The Brother of Wally Parks01-28-08Story by Richard Parks and photographs by...Read More
  • Celebration for Wally Parks
    Celebration for Wally ParksAt the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA...Read More
  • Wally Parks Inducted into the Los Angeles County Fair Association’s Hall of Fame
    Wally Parks Inducted into theLos Angeles County Fair Association’s Hall of...Read More
  • Robert E. Petersen’s Celebration of Life
    Robert E. Petersen’s Celebration of LifePetersen Museum Mar 29, ‘07 Story by...Read More
  • Landspeed Racing with Gail & Allen Phillips
    Landspeed Racing with Gail & Allen PhillipsFeb 26, ‘07 Story by Richard...Read More
  • A Visit with Ed Rachanski
    A Visit with Ed Rachanski11-01-08 Story by Ed Rachanski and Richard Parks   Ed...Read More
  • Our Hero Ron Roseberry
    Our HeroRon RoseberryJune 5, 1936 - December 9, 2006 Story by Richard Parks...Read More
  • Rosie Roussel's Story
      Rosie Roussel's Story 08-02-08 Story by Richard Parks, photographic...Read More
  • George Rubio - As told by his friends and family
      George Rubio As told by his friends and family Mar 19, ‘08Story by Richard...Read More

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Car Shows

  • A visit with the OC Rollergirls July 14, 2011
    Huntington Beach, CA 7-14-11 Story by: Richard Parks Photos...Read More
  • American Classic Cars & Cal-Rods team up to celebrate, Collector Car Appreciation Day July 8, 2011
      Pomona, CA. 7-8-11Story & Photos by: Roger...Read More
  • Wally Parks' NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise July 6, 2011
    Story by: Richard Parks, Photographs by: Bud and Lynne...Read More
  • The Auto and Aviation History Expo June 26, 2011
    Automotive Driving MuseumEl Segundo, CA6-26-11Story by Richard...Read More
  • 35th Annual Forty Ford Day June 26, 2011
    40 Ford Day La Palma Park, Anaheim, CA 6-26-11 Story & Photos by: Roger...Read More
  • F-100 Western Nationals June 25, 2011
    29th Annual F-100 Western Nationals Canyon RV Park, Anaheim, CA 6-25-11...Read More
  • Anaheim Classic Car Show June 24, 2011
      Anaheim, CA.6-24-11 Story & Photos by: Roger Rohrdanz Friday June 24 was...Read More
  • Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts June 20, 2011
    The AXC (Alex Xydias Center) 6-20-11      Story by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • 47th Annual L.A. Roadsters Show & Swap June 18, 2011
    FairplexPomona, CA6-18-11Story by Richard Parks, Photographs by...Read More
  • Fountain Valley Classic Car and Truck Show June 11, 2011
    Mile Square ParkOrange County, CA6-11-11Story by Richard Parks, ...Read More

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