If you enjoy 4x4, racing, car shows, low riders, drag racing, or nearly anything else with four wheels, chances are you owe some debt of gratitude to early hot rod builders.

Bowling Green, KY -- A highly modified 1984 Corvette that has competed and held records in several Bonneville Salt Flats speed trial classes is now part of the National Corvette Museum collection.Photo: NCMJuris Mindenbergs of Redmond, Wash., acquired the car in 1986, modifying it for Bonneville racing with the assistance...