Bibliographic Information: Hot Rod (March 2010). Editor-In-Chief: David Freiburger. Publisher:Source Interlink Media.
Summary: Hot Rod Magazine is for the fast car, big engine enthusiast, not for the environmentally conscious type. The magazine covers street car racing, pro touring, feature articles (March issue covers 2011 Trans AM), speed demon cars, big engines and how to's on engine rebuilding and modifying cars for performance and appearance.
Critical Evaluation: Hot Rod is great for the muscle car lover and obviously appeals to a certain type of person who is into fast cars, engines, mechanics and so forth.
Annotation: Hot Rod, the oldest magazine devoted to hot rodding, is perfect for the car enthusiast who loves big engines and fast cars.
About the Publisher: Hot Rod has been published since 1948. Robert E. Peterson founded the magazine and sold it. After several different owners, it is now published by Source Interlink Media. Headquartered in Florida, Source Interlink Media is one of the largest publishers of magazines.
Genre: Hot Rods
Curriculum Ties: Auto Shop/ Mechanics
Talking Ideas: If you love fast cars and big engines Hot Rod is the magazine for you.
Reading Level & Interest Age: 14 and up
Challenge Issues: Those who are concerned with environmental issues, gas emissions
Reason for Inclusion: Satisfies a special interest group.
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