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Hot Rods and Racing Cars #54
Hot Rods and Racing Cars #54 The issue features "Clint Curtis and the Road Knights," a story about a high school student named Homer who inherits his father's prized vintage car and plans to restore it over the next few months with help from his friends. When Homer's friend Richie Walls becomes interested in dating Betty, Homer offers to help by fixing up the car, but Richie's plan backfires when he takes Betty for a reckless drive. A state trooper pursues Richie's dangerous driving, and during the chase Pete Henshaw crashes into a junk pile while trying to help, resulting in serious injuries. The trooper manages to apprehend Richie before he causes further harm, emphasizing the dangers of reckless driving.