For those in the know, Alan Reinhart isn’t just a voice of NHRA drag racing; he’s a true gearhead with gasoline in his veins. My own connection with Alan sparked from our shared passion for all things automotive, not just the quarter-mile. His background is fascinating – long before the announcer booth, Alan was turning wrenches as a heavy equipment mechanic. He’s mastered field repairs on massive machinery and possesses fabrication skills that leave me in awe. Nestled in Tucson, Arizona, Alan’s shop is his personal sanctuary, and we’re fortunate to get a virtual tour.
Stepping into Alan’s workshop is like entering a treasure trove for any enthusiast of Cool Tools Motorcycle Race Car. A recent prized possession is a motorcycle, acquired from an alcohol funny car racer – a testament to his diverse interests. Then there’s the Mustang, a truly wicked machine housing an all-aluminum small block Ford, packing serious horsepower. This isn’t a recent acquisition; Alan’s owned this beauty since his high school days. Like many of us, Alan has accumulated a collection of parts, but unlike most, his shop is equipped with some seriously legitimate gear to put them to good use. We’re talking a professional-grade welder, a precision lathe, and mills – all the cool tools a fabricator dreams of, used for both serious projects and pure automotive enjoyment.
This video offers a rare glimpse into Alan’s workshop, his escape, and his haven from the racing circuit. It’s a look inside a space that, until now, has mostly existed in still photos. So, buckle up and take a guided tour of Reinhart’s shop – a true embodiment of Wild West Engineering, where cool tools, motorcycle, race car dreams come to life.
