Wilder Rides

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Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome JEGS Performance as Anthony’s official sponsor for the final stretch of our Route 66 truck build. Their generous support couldn’t have come at a better time - now we can wrap up the last parts with eight weeks to go. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, JEGS - see you all on the Mother Road!

Hey everyone - thanks so much for sticking with us on this wild ride! It’s been a minute since our last update, so here’s where we’re at with Anthony’s Route-66 build:

• Timeline & Teamwork • We’ve got about eight weeks left until departure, and the Wilder Rides crew is all-in to make it happen. Between fab work, body prep, engine tuning and those finishing touches, there’s no room for “good enough.” Every wrench turn and late-night shop session counts!

• Amazing Partner Support • Detroit Steel Wheels is supplying a fresh set of rims - exactly the vintage look we wanted, with modern strength. • Vintage Air has stepped up with a full A/C to keep us cool on long desert drives. Champion Cooling Systems is providing the cooling system for the engine. Those three contributions alone have saved us thousands and kept us on schedule.

• The Road Ahead • In April we’ll roll out onto Route 66 for a two-week shoot, capturing every mile for the photo book. Our goal is to have the layout locked in and off to press by early summer so backers can hold the final book in their hands before the summer travels kick off.

We couldn’t do any of this without your support. Every pledge helps cover parts, labor, fuel, and travel costs - and keeps the momentum rolling. If you haven’t yet, please share this project with friends who love classic trucks, road-trip adventures, or coffee-table books. We’d love to bring a few more folks aboard before we hit the road.

You can pre-order Anthony's Route 66 book at:
https://www.anthonyschmidtphotography.com/products/route-66-working-title-future-coffee-table-book?variant=50987491492123

Stay tuned for more shop-floor photos, behind-the-scenes video, and a first look at our Route 66 itinerary. We’re nervous, excited, and honored to have you riding shotgun with us. Here’s to the trip of a lifetime - and a book you’ll treasure for years to come!

• Anthony + the Wilder Rides Crew

Joe Wilder of Wilder Racing will be joining the IHRA Stock Car Series in 2026 and we can’t wait to see him run! 🏁 #ihra #makeithappen #thisisiha

I am thrilled to announce Anthony's upcoming cross-country trip "Rediscover Route 66-One Miniature Mile at a Time" has been officially designated as an Official Route 66 Centennial Activity by the Federal Commission.

For more details about the project and how to support this endeavor and preorder the book, please visit https://www.anthonyschmidtphotography.com/products/route-66-working-title-future-coffee-table-book?variant=50987491492123
Use the coupon code CELEBRATE30 to save 30% off the cover price as a special thanks for preordering so early. Join Anthony on this adventure, and let’s celebrate Route 66 together.

Who am I kidding? They just wanted someone who could handle my attitude 😛 #latemodel #dirttrack