IN DRAG RACER’S “BEHIND THE SCENES” COLUMN, VETERAN MOTORSPORTS JOURNALIST BILL HOLLAND ENDEAVORS TO SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON THOSE DESERVING RECOGNITION.
This issue we’re turning the tables, making him the subject. The timing is perfect, because he’s being inducted into NHRA’s Hall of Fame at the California Hot Rod Reunion for his 50-plus years of involvement in hot-rodding.
For Bill, the journey started when he was 13. Home sick from school, his mom brought him a copy of Hot Rod Magazine to pass the time. Little did she know it would spark an interest that would never abate.
Born and reared in Hollywood, California, a mecca for hot-rodders at the time (Von Dutch was pinstriping cars around the corner from Bill’s house), Bill regularly frequented San Fernando and Lions drag strips.
Bill’s first “real job” after college was in the advertising department of the Hollywood Citizen-News and Valley Times newspapers. He also authored a motorsports column, “The World of Wheels,” which covered local races and items of interest to car enthusiasts. Close to the paper’s North Hollywood offices was Fiasco Automotive, operated by his high school pal, Terry Clairmont, and Richard Johnson. They ran a blown small-block Chevy-powered MG TD in the Modified Sports class. After learning the ropes at Fiasco, and a brief stint with Dwight Salisbury and Bob Christensen, Bill teamed up with John Guedel in Top Fuel.
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Todd Atkinson, Sportsman Extreme
Riding the tsunami of fast bracket racers
Art Chrisman
Henry Arthur Chrisman died on july 12, 2016 at the age of 86. He was a driver, fabricator, race engine builder and pioneer in post-world war ii speed tests and drag racing.
Still Climbing Mountains
SHERMAN ADCOCK KEEPS ADDING TO HIS HALL OF FAME CAREER
Hauler High-Country
Bud Preuss Doing It His Way
David Rampy
While the sport of drag racing provides ample opportunities for competitors in the pro ranks to earn their livelihood doing what they love, there are precious few chances for sportsman racers to do the same.
The Best Day Ever
MIKE BOWMAN’S ODYSSEY TO A $100K PRO MOD PAYDAY.
This Beauty Is A Beast
THE WARDELLS’ RIGHTEOUS RIDE
Carrying The Brand Forward
CHEVROLET’S COPO CAMARO AND HOLLEY CONTINUE TO OPEN NEW DOORS
Bill Holland
IN DRAG RACER’S “BEHIND THE SCENES” COLUMN, VETERAN MOTORSPORTS JOURNALIST BILL HOLLAND ENDEAVORS TO SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON THOSE DESERVING RECOGNITION.
Pro Mod Updates
Underdog Mike Bowman snatched up the $100,000 prize at the World Series of Pro Mod event held at Bandimere Speedway.
