hot rodder

American  

Or hot-rodder

noun

Slang.

1. a driver or builder of hot rods.

2. a fast and reckless driver.

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Etymology

Origin of hot rodder

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

George grew up in Modesto, was a hot rodder, and had a terrible car accident in high school that nearly killed him and really altered his life in a lot of ways.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Gurney became infatuated with speed as a teenage hot rodder racing through the California orange groves.

From Washington Post

A 51-year-old pin-up model is almost unheard of, but Spearfish hot rodder Dave Marcoe has one in his garage that he has a very personal relationship with.

From Washington Times

Following the same type of process that the denizens of the "Mad Max" universe would, Gibson and his team salvaged wrecked cars and trucks to create a fleet of tricked-out war machines out of a hot rodder's acid trip.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is a hot rodder’s dream: With 707 horsepower it has a top speed of 204 mph and covers a quarter-mile in about 11 seconds.

From BusinessWeek