It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but what a cool ride it's been. The past 12 issues have been packed with some of the sickest hot rods in the country and we're proud to be the magazine that showcased them for you.

If you're wondering what it takes to be a part of our Top 10 list, the requirements are rather simple. We don't pick random show car entries nor relegate this to the premium builds of cars we've never seen; instead, our list is comprised of street and strip machines we've featured in the past year. That means there's only room for a select 24 cars who get featured in a 12-month period, which makes it that much more obvious how special every feature is. From there, our entire staff turns in their choices and the editorial pow wow begins. Better yet, consider it a lockdown of sorts and no one gets out until the final decision has been made.

As you flip through the pages, you'll see that we've listed a general overview of the owners and the drivetrain specs. More importantly, if you want to learn more about the cars, we've placed the cover of the issue they were featured in for easy reference. Of course, if you don't have your previous issues handy, you can also log onto our site at www.chevyhiperformance.com.

From all of us at CHP, we want to extend a hearty congratulation's to this year's Top 10 finalists. Next year is already around the corner, so be sure to submit images of your rides and don't forget to include all of the details to chevyhi@sorc.com. You never know-if the timing and opportunity presents itself, you may find us knocking at your door wanting to showcase your pride and joy in the pages of Chevy High Performance.-Henry D