Sunday's Column - Wally Parks

If you're a hot rod enthusiast - unlike me! - you will know the name Wally Parks very well.  It was he who almost single handed made the sport of driving amazingly fast cars over a short distance very, very quickly, possible.

But the NHRA is not just for speed demons, it's also for car enthusiasts of all stripes.  Take this Cushman 1929 in layers of rich deep paintwork - they really do lay on the polish at the museum named after the founder.  For anyone with even a slight interest in the subject, this place is the real deal and should not be missed.  The Executive Director is also a Brit.  To read more click on www.sbsun.com/trevorstravels