Alex Xydias passes at 102

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

Alex Xydias, most known for his SO-CAL Speed Shop, land speed racing, and many other accomplishments, has passed away at 102 years old. He was born in 1922 and by the 1940s he was captivated by the lure of hot rodding, before being called to serve our country in World War II. Xydias (pronounced X-hideous) returned from service and promptly founded SO-CAL Speed Shop in Burbank, California, quickly gaining notoriety for building the first 200-mph hot rod on the Bonneville Salt Flats and had a heavy influence in the early days of organized drag racing. 

https://www.motortrend.com/news/alex-xydias-hot-rodding-icon-dies-at-102-years-old/?eml=organic:eml:brz2:20240827:alex-xydia:article:HRN&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=emaileditorial&utm_campaign=HRN

- Jim

Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco

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