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Remembering Chris Raschke: A Life Engineered for Speed
The automotive and motorsports world lost one of its most dedicated champions on Sunday, August 3, 2025, when Chris Raschke tragically passed away following a crash at the Bonneville Salt Flats. He was 60 years old.

UNLIKELY CANDIDATE
Some of it involves learning, but, for the most part, we’re pretty sure it’s something you’re born with, and you either have it or you don’t, and you can’t “fake it ’til ya make it.” We’re talking about vision—not the 20/20 version, but the ability to squint your eyes and see past the ugly duckling and uncover a swan. Tom Flurry has that even more special blend of vision and the ability to perform the work. Before your eyes is colorful proof that below the somewhat homely skin of a stock ’36 Plymouth there is indeed a swan, and Flurry uncovered most of it in his home shop in Mattituck, New York

RESURRECTION
While cruising down an old Southern Virginia back road some 38 years ago, Ted Hayes, along with a couple of local friends, happened upon a well-worn ’37 Chevy Master Deluxe coupe. Now, mind you, it looked nothing like the gem here. It had original paint, and the interior had seen better days, but it was complete and running. At some time during its life, the Chevy had received a 327 and a four-speed trans, a familiar combination for a vintage car during the 1960s.
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SEMA 2023 Product Showcase
Video Highlights from Some of our Favorite Manufacturers
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photography by Wendy Miles
SEMA Show 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center was an epic blast, packed with the latest and greatest from the automotive performance world. Over 2,100 exhibitors brought their A-game, and the crowd—about 150,000 strong—was buzzing with excitement. It was the ultimate playground for gearheads and industry insiders, showcasing cutting-edge performance products, jaw-dropping vehicle trends, and killer educational sessions from the top minds in the biz.
Check out some of the coolest stuff we saw at SEMA 2023, right here in our exclusive coverage.
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