American Icon : The Hot Rod

Season 1

Episode 1
Original Air Date - 26 October 2010

In the Beginning (part 1) Prewar Street and Dry Lakes Racing

Interviews, archival footage and commentary from hot rod racers, builders and historians such as Ken Gross, Bruce 'Deuce Bruce' Meyer, Tony Thacker, Troy Ladd and Pete Chapouris tell about the early days of the hot rod movement in Southern California.

(in order of appearance)

* Chip Foose
* Ken Gross
* Bruce Meyer (Deuce Bruce)
* Tony Thacker
* Troy Ladd (hhrTroy)
* Pete Chapouris
* Greg Sharp
* Leslie Kendall
* Alex Xydias
* Tommy Sparks
* Phil Remington
* Vic Edelbrock Jr.
* Steven Young
* Tommy Ivo
* Dick Messer
* Art Chrisman
* Blackie Gejeian
* Stu Hilborn