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 - Veda Orr’s Lakes Pictorial 1946 Season
    Veda Orr’s Lakes Pictorial 1946 Seasonby Veda OrrBook review by Richard Parks...Read More
  • Book Review - Veda Orr’s New/Revised Hot Rod Pictorial
      Veda Orr’s New/Revised  Hot Rod PictorialPublished by Veloce PressBook review...Read More
  • Book Review - Vintage American Road Racing Cars 1950-1970
    Vintage American Road Racing Cars 1950-1970by Harold W. Pace and Mark R....Read More
  • Book Review - Wally Parks; Hot Rodding's Hero
      Wally Parks; Hot Rodding's Heroby The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) 06...Read More
  • Book Review - When the Hot Rods Ran; May 15, 1938
      When the Hot Rods Ran; May 15, 1938by William CarrollBook review by Richard...Read More
  • Book Review - Where They Raced Auto racing venues in Los Angeles, 1900-1990
    Where They RacedAuto racing venues in Los Angeles, 1900-1990by Harold L....Read More
  • Book Review - Winners are Driven
    Winners are DrivenA Champion’s Guide to Success in Business & Lifeby Bobby...Read More
  • Book Review - ’32 Ford Deuce
      ’32 Ford Deuce by Tony Thacker Book review by Richard Parks, photographic...Read More
  • Movie Review - Spin Club 1989-2010
      Spin Club 1989-2010By Mark Brazeau Movie review by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Movie Review - Memories of the California Jalopy Association 1949-1964 Volumes 1-6
      Memories of the California Jalopy Association 1949-1964 Volumes 1-6By Tom...Read More

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biographies

  • Otto Ryssman
    Otto RyssmanJuly-27-07 Story by Richard Parks Otto Eugene Ryssman was born on...Read More
  • A Visit with Ed Safarik
    A Visit with Ed SafarikWritten by Ed Safarik, edited by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Louie Senter’s 90th Birthday Party
    Louie Senter’s 90th Birthday PartyStory by Richard Parks, Pictures from Jim...Read More
  • A Visit with Doug Stokes
      A Visit with Doug Stokes 06-06-08 Biography by Doug Stokes and Richard...Read More
  • A Visit with Al Simon
    A Visit with Al Simon 06-06-08Story by Richard Parks and Photographs by Roger...Read More
  • A Visit with Tom Smith
      A Visit with Tom Smith Written by Tom Smith, edited by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • Remembering Connie Swingle
      Remembering Connie SwingleSwingle circa 1967Sept. 24, 1935 to Sept. 29, 2007...Read More
  • A Visit with JD Tone
      A Visit with JD Tone07-02-08Biography by JD Tone and Editing By Richard Parks...Read More
  • A Visit with Ken Walkey
    A Visit with Ken Walkey Biography and photographs by Ken Walkey 07-31-08...Read More
  • A visit with Gordon Eliot White - January 19, 2009
    A visit with Gordon Eliot White01-19-09 Written by Gordon White Edited by...Read More

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Car Shows

  • Fallbrook Vintage Car Show May 29, 2011
    Fallbrook Vintage Car Show (Rain or Shine) Fallbrook, CA 5-29-11Story &...Read More
  • Santa Ana Drags May 2011 Reunion May 7, 2011
      Santa Ana Drags ReunionOrange, CA 5-7-11 Story by Richard ParksPhotos by,...Read More
  • Santa Ana Drags Reunion Oct. 2, 2010
    Santa Ana Drags ReunionOct 2, 2010 City Orange, CA. Story by Richard Parks,...Read More
  • 11th Annual Cruisin For A Cure Sept. 25, 2010
      11th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure Supporting CITY of HOPE's Prostate Cancer...Read More
  • U.S. National Speedway Championship Sept. 25, 2010
      42nd U.S. National Speedway ChampionshipSept 25, 2010 Orange County...Read More
  • Wavecrest Sept. 18, 2010
      Wavecrest31st Annual Woodie MeetSept 18, 2010 Encinitas, CA Story &...Read More
  • 28th Annual Great Labor Day Cruise Sept 4-6, 2010
      28th Annual Great Labor Day Cruise Sept 4-5-6, 2010 Orange County...Read More
  • The Legends Car Show by the Sea Aug. 28, 2010
      The Legends Car Show by the SeaAug 28, 2010 San Pedro, CA Story &...Read More
  • Big Bear Fun Run Aug. 14, 2010
      Beat the Heat at the Big Bear Fun RunAug 14,15 2010 Historic Big Bear...Read More
  • 20th Annual Signal Hill Car Show Aug. 1, 2010
      20th Annual Signal Hill Car ShowSignal Hill, CA8-1-10 Story & Photos by...Read More

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