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Hey team! It's been a while! Too long, some might say. But that's what happens when you're busy. And man have I been busy. NASCAR on NBC is in full swing and the racing has been EPIC so far this year! Having Dale Jr in the broadcast booth is surreal. The level of...
SEMA 2017
Leaves are falling, there is a chill to the air and it's almost Halloween. That can only mean one thing...SEMA IS ALMOST HERE! I can't wait to get back out to Las Vegas to see the best the automotive industry has to offer. It's always one of my favorite weeks of the...
Hot Rod Power Tour Day 5: Leaving Dallas, TX for Oklahoma City, OK
All in all, the Top Gear Drive was a huge success. Folks came from all over just to see 3 guys that goof off in cars on TV, and we couldn't be more thankful. Some came as far as Wisconsin and even Maryland. WOW! Thanks to everyone that came out to support Speedway...
Hot Rod Power Tour Day 4: Austin, TX to No Limits, TX Texas Motor Speedway
IT'S TOP GEAR TUESDAY!! But this time it was bigger than ever, literally. We gathered in No Limits, TX (yes that's really the name of the city that house Texas Motor Speedway) with lots of friends and fans to watch Top Gear on the world's largest HDTV, Big...
Hot Rod Power Tour Day 3: Baytown, TX to Austin, TX Circuit of the Americas
On the road again! This time to Austin, TX and Circuit of the Americas. It was my first trip to COTA and I was ready to get there. After our troubles the previous days, we decided to get on the road a littler earlier this time to ensure we made it to the venue. We...
Hot Rod Power Tour Day 2 – Gonzales, LA to Baytown, TX
Well, after a little (very little) shut eye, we are back on the road. Today I have the pleasure of riding with my good friend and talented racecar driver, Ryan Eversley. Plus some friends from Continental Tire have joined the parade in a couple of bada$$ Lingenfelter...
Hot Rod Power Tour Departure!
Today is our official start to the 2016 Hot Rod Power Tour, and I couldn't be more excited!! We are headed to meet the Tour in Gonzales, LA, riding in my Summit Racing built 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, and my 2008 to 2016 converted regular cab short bed (RCSB) TRD PRO...
2015 SEMA Schedule
SEMA is one of my favorite times all year. If you call yourself a car guy/gal, and you’ve never been to SEMA, you must get yourself there sometime. It’s truly a once in a lifetime event. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes!
Below is my schedule for SEMA this year. Come say hello, get an autograph and check out some of my favorite partners in the automotive industry.
RUTLEDGE WOOD JOINS NBC SPORTS GROUP AS MOTORSPORTS SPECIALTY REPORTER
I am beyond thrilled to announce that I will be joining the NBC Sports family in 2015 to cover NASCAR and a host of other motor sport events. I cannot thank all of the friends and fans that have supported me, and hopefully will continue to support me, along the way....
SEMA 2014 Day 3
Thursday was my last day at SEMA 2014. On Friday I was hopping on a plane to Phoenix for the second to last NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. I have no idea what's going to happen, but I know it will be wild! Can't wait to see if unfold! Anyway, Thursday was unbelievable! I...