We often see the hot rod gene handed down from father to son, but it runs rampant within the Stuban clan. Theyre currently three generations deep when it comes to cars.
They not only build cars together, they compete together. Last year, the two eldest Stubans entered their respective rides in the Detroit Autorama and were in direct competition for the coveted Ridler Award. Neither won the award, but Joe walked out with Outstanding in Class, Outstanding Undercarriage, Outstand-ing Paint, Outstanding Engine, and Outstanding Display awards, while Dale walked away with a Best in Class award. While the big boys were competing in their categories, little Austin Stubanfive years old at the timescored a Best in Class in his respective category with his Tot-Rod. Also, Austins dad and granddad each garnered a Rod & Custom Pros Pick award at the 01 NSRA Nationals in Louisville, where we couldnt bear to leave without getting them all on film.
Check out all three in the sidebars below.