In the heading to my write up on Wheels Day in the last issue I mentioned that it’s started – the rod run season that is. Well, after spending the weekend at Drayton Manor a few weeks ago and just having returned from Billing as I’m writing this, I can now confirm that it’s well and truly under way.

Any fears that the recession may see a downturn in numbers attending events have pleasingly so far not manifested themselves. Likewise, the knock-on effect it may have had on those building cars does not appear to be a reality. Both the aforementioned events have drawn large crowds, together with a fair number of debut cars. Undoubtedly, the weather has played its part in that, and hopefully that will continue to be the case for the rest of the season.

There are many more cars we’re aware of that will be debuting in the not too distant future - painters and trimmers permitting - so the scene is certainly set for 2009 to be a memorable year for hot rodding. We’ll be covering as many events as possible so if you can’t make them yourselves you won’t miss out on what went on. Here’s to a great year ahead.

Dave Biggadyke

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