DEAR HOT RODDER:

The American Hot Rod Foundation (AHRF) is a not-for-profit organization that relies on a variety of funding sources to support its work, and there is nothing more important that the continued support of today's hot-blooded Hot Rodders! AHRF has interviewed nearly 150 pioneers, and has amassed more than 300 hours of Pioneers/Period Observer interview footage on network-quality tape. The Foundation has also collected, and is in the process of correctly identifying, thousands of period photos as well as hours of period film, most of which has never before been published.

Conservation is critical and our archiving effort is major league expensive. To lose the stories and the spirit would be utterly devastating . . . not only to those who have lived it, but to those who have yet to leave their mark. You and we still have a chance to keep the flames burning and keep the history of Hot Rodding alive! Your support and continued interest ensures the invaluable preservation of this history, a history whose players defined a new culture and changed the face of America forever.

If you'd like to help champion this effort, there are two things you can do:

SIGN UP AS A FRIEND OF AHRF AT NO COST

By signing up with your e-mail, we can reach you when we have something new to see on the site or just want to pass on a news item. We’re betting you will learn more than you already know about hot rod history – how it all got started, who the guys were who pioneered and organized early racing and how hot rod engines and cars evolved pre- and post-war. No matter what your ride looks like, or how it performs, you’ll enjoy it more when you know how and why it all started. Then share what you know with others and spread the word about the American Hot Rod Foundation. To do this, just click below where it says, “Become a Friend”.

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF AHRF

The second way you can help our efforts is by becoming a Supporter. For a contribution of $25.00, you will be entitled to a special Supporter's Package that includes our high quality 100% cotton tee shirt with Darrell Mayabb Logo, our special 2008 calendar and an AHRF Logo windshield decal. Check these items out in our Shop or by clicking the "Become a Supporter" button below (minimum contribution is unfortunately $50.00 for Canada and $75.00 for International, due to exorbitant shipping costs).

For a contribution of $50.00, we include all of the above items and we also give you our fabulous ceramic, wide handle AHRF Logo coffee cup ($75.00 Canada and $100.00 Int’l). See it in the Shop or by clicking below.

For contributions of $100 or more, we include everything mentioned so far and a copy of Deuce, our superb 50 minute film on the 32 Ford, as well as a copy of Hot Rod Roots, our hard-bound coffee-table book ($125 Canada and $150 Int’l). Both have received rave reviews. You can see these two great products in our Shop, and be sure to check out the Deuce trailer). This is an excellent deal as we know you will absolutely enjoy Deuce and Hot Rod Roots, as well as our other great gifts, plus you will be contributing to the preservation of hot rod history.

To check out these Support Packages click the “Become a Supporter” button below. Don't worry - if you're not interested, you don't have to buy them until the last step.

AHRF is a charity recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service. All donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

We thank you in advance for your consideration and for your support of the American Hot Rod Foundation. It is an honor to share this passion with you and a joy to report on the results of our work. Keep the flames burning!

Steve Memishian
Founder
The American Hot Rod Foundation

Please contact us directly at info@ahrf.com if you have any questions about being a Friend or Supporter of the American Hot Rod Foundation.

TO BECOME A FRIEND OR SUPPORTER, PLEASE SELECT THE BUTTONS BELOW

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