For a great selection of films all in one place, head over to our Fuel Tank TV channel.
It does not access the internet and barely uses the phone, despite living in one of the most high-tech metropolis of the world. Worked for 15 years in the same shop, even after his work have attracted fans in several countries. His name is Akira, but few know him well.
Here are just a few more of Chris Cooper’s photo from the dirt drags. Just how much fun can one guy have in a dirt field..?
Check out Chris’ website right here for lots more tasty eye candy.
Whilst on the topic of Chopped and Dirt Drags, a few weeks back I received a phone call out of the blue asking if I was free on such and such a date, and if i wanted to take photos of some dirt drags…….no need to ask me twice.
Our friends over in NZ at Hot Rod Revue has pumped out another DVD film called The North. It’s ober 90 minutes of New Zealand hot rod and custom car culture. These guys know how to make a cool film, so head over to thier website for more info, and see the trailer above and more details below.
Words & Photos: Chris Cooper. http://crcooperphotography.wordpress.com/
Chopped 2012 was really inspiring, both as a spectator and a photographer. This was only my third year, however, it had grown ten fold. I was astonished at the turn out. Ask anyone who has been more than once, and they’ll safely say the event grows bigger and better each year, and 2012 was no different. One of the biggest changes was the plowed drag strip, which once it rained, turned into a slippery dip for bikes and cars. Amazing.
Rain, Hail or Shine, the event will be on each year and each year will have that exact weather pattern, and I personally wouldn’t have it any other way. See you in the mud!
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“Our longtime friend Adam Woodhams has had more stunning project vehicles in the past few years than most of us have had in our lifetime. Whenever he starts a new one, we cannot wait to see the end result, and then document it to share with fellow enthusiasts. We admire Adam’s mix of old school and new school, both in style and tech. His latest project, a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe, is yet another masterwork of steel and petrol.”
“Andy Wickenheisser is afraid to drive his cars. More accurately, he’s afraid of what might happen when he drives his cars: Too many gawkers not paying attention to their own ride and causing problems when I’m out driving, he says, and its a big issue, as I’ve caused quite a few accidents unintentionally. It’s not just this car, it’s all of my rods. No surprise if you’ve seen Wickenheisser’s self-built collection that includes some pretty hairy street freaks. His last creation, a 61 Dodge Pioneer wagon dubbed Bad Gas, is one jacked-up, hellacious ride.
His new custom, this dome-top 63 Plymouth Fury, is more of the same, and then some. Exactly what we’ve come to expect from the man they call Wick. Gawkers, move over we want to go for a ride.”
