Archive for February, 2008

American Hot Rod Star Boyd Coddington Passed Away

// February 28th, 2008 // 3 Comments » // Cars & Bikes, News

American Hot Rod star Boyd Coddington passes away

I was quite surprised to hear this morning that Boyd Coddington, owner of the Boyd Coddington Hot Rod Shop and star of American Hot Rod passed away on February 27, 2008.

Being a bit of a Discovery channel afficionado, I quite enjoy shows like American Hot Rod, American Chopper, Overhaulin’ and others. Not for the fact that these shows, with the exception of Overhaulin’, have most of the show bleeped out, but for the art, skill and sheer passion these guys and girls display for cars and bikes.

Coddington, who’s apprentices included stars like Jesse James and Chip Foose and signature cars include the Alumatub, Silver Bullet, Vern Luce’s coupe and Cadzillais is definitely a legend in the car-building industry and will surely be missed.

2008 SA Blog Awards Kicks Off

// February 6th, 2008 // 3 Comments » // Blog Awards, News

2008 SA Blog Awards kicks offIt’s that time of the year again when all guns come out blazing in the 2008 SA Blog Awards shootout.

Nominations open from 11 February 2008 to 22 February 2008, where after voting starts from Monday 3 March 2008 till midnight Friday 14 March 2008. Winners will be announced at the final awards ceremony on 3rd April.

No less than 26 categories in this year’s awards, including the new sections such as Most Controversial Blog, Best Undiscovered Blog and Best Post about the SA Blog Awards to name but a few.

Now leave your boxing gloves at home and keep this a clean fight. May the best blogger win.

PS: Why not nominate and vote for me while you’re at it

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