RIP Hometown Hotrod Magazine

I just got a letter from John Nolan the owner of Homtown Hotrod magazine stated that it was no longer in print. But as just a sign of Jonh's class and values he is issuing refunds through the Magazines bank account. I am going to miss the magazine, it was one of the best car magazines out there today.

 

I really hate to hear this, I was a huge fan of the mag. John our best wishes are with you! Thanks

 

+1 what a great "local" mag

 

that's funny, I got my first copy a couple weeks ago and now it seems that I started with the last one :-(

 

That is too bad, John is a stand up guy

 

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Other than TRJ that was the only mag I felt like getting. I will sincerly miss it.

jim h

 

I never cared for the mag but still a loss for alot

 

If this is true, then why don't they have an update on their website about it?
So what is the reason?

 

Was wondering what was going on. I have been going to the Boarders religiously doing a run through the rod mags looking for it. Man, that is a big old bummer.

 

Too Bad. I will miss it. I support any magazine that supports us. Best Wishes to John

 

I just got my letter and check also, I was thinking of posting but didn't want to spread bad news, Glad someone else beat me to it.
Johns Magazine was always a pleasure to recieve, written and assembled by a genuine stand up guy. It was good to meet john at the shows, and to see him put "Unkle Charlie" (his 55' buick) under the customizers knife. (Not that I like seeing cars getting cut up all that often) He had 56' packard tailights installed last year at the road rocket rumble in indy for all to see. I was wondering why he was absent this year. One thing I enjoyed about hometown hotrod magazine was johns editorials, which were always impressive to read. His good edjumikation always shone through in his easy to read writing and made you feel as if you were actually having a conversation with one hell of an high quality individual, even if you were only reading type print off of a magazine page.
I will miss this magazine and will gladly not be cashing my check for the benifit of John and his family.
John, If you are reading this, Thank you for the great feat that you acomplished!!!
Take care and God Bless.....-Al.

 

I too just got my check, I'm not going to cash it either, John is a super nice guy always spoke when you seen you. never a bad word about anyone. His mag will be missed at my house, good luck John and best wishs to your familey.

 

Sad news. What a great magazine. Meet him at culbertsons hot rod shop a couple of years ago at indy goodguys, nice fella...

 

Got my letter - glad to have had a chance to be a part of a Families dream.

 

Sad news indeed, I haven't recieved a letter so don't know the reason but it doesn't matter. The mag was classy and well done. Maybe that was why it didn't go over. Not enough "image". John best of luck to you and yours in any future endevores.
GV

 

Only the GOOD die young .

 

Received my Letter and Check today...and I feel the same as the previous posts, "Punk" is "good people", was trying hard to make a dream.. I always looked foward to each issue, Heck, He even used some of my pictures,,,,

John and Suanne....Take car of Family,,make sure the little one gets well..

Hopefully we see, you and "Uncle Charlie" at one of the shows...


We'll continue praying for her and for you to have the strength to make the right descisions..

Good Luck..drop a thread on the Board once and awhile...

 

OH, And John, I'm not cashing my Check either , Consider it a Donation to the Delaney Get Well Fund...

(If this causes Tax issues, I'll cash it and send you the Money)

 

I am beyond sorry to hear the news about John and the mag.
I subscribed to it last summer to support the dream, I enjoyed reading every word in each issue. I may have read it in a very different light, enjoying it twice as much as the average reader, knowing what it takes to publish. It is a labor of love.
John your father was right - you were born to do this! And someday when things level back out in your families life .. I hope to see you bring the mag' back out - it was a great mag!!
If you are reading this post ... KUDDO's to you and your wife on an excellent run of it .. your dad would be proud in all that you do. If there is anyway, SRM can help (in anyway), please give me a shout! Family is MOST important over anything, God Bless.
Lea/SRM

 

I got the bad news as well today, first thought was to send the check back. Sadly, I will miss this mag, I thought something was going on when we have not seen the next issue. You did a great job on the magizine, I will miss it and hold on to the ones that I have. It was always a pleasure to talk to you at the car shows.

John, all the best to you and the family, thanks.

 

man this sucks.
it was the only mag. i had a subscription to.

thanks for all that you did and do.

johnny

 

sorry to hear it also i just got my letter today as well it was a great magazine and he is a stand up guy i will be returning my check as well i think i more than got my money worth with the amazing magazine that he did best of wishes to him and his family hope the little one gets better

 

sorry to hear it
that was one of the only magazines I subscribed to

 

great magazine although i never ended up subscribing to it i did buy every issue

 

I hate that. Enjoyed reading it, even down here in TX!

 

Damn that sucks! I met John last year at a show in Pennsylvania and was quick to lend a hand or give any advice I've learned over the last few years. I always love hearing about the little independents making a go of things. sad news.

Spike

 

What a bummer, just heard not too long ago that Hop up is all done and now this. All we're going to be left with is the rat rod fluff of ck deluxe and old skool rodz. I wish John the best!

 

was a total bummer to hear about this, but family always comes first. i think we should all donate back the money they gave us and then some..

thanks for the magazine while it was in print...it was rad!! i hope it'll come back to print some day

 

I'm bummed too. Sounds like health issues for Delaney from what I'm reading here? Is there something we can do? I'll buy a subscription to a Delaney update if that would help. Let us know...