Hot Rod Hero Ed ‘Isky’ Iskenderian Endures Punch to the Face During Assault Near Home

By Tara Hurlin

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Updated
June 24, 2024
in Hot Rods, NewsThe Camfather, at 102-years-old, is one tough legend
The 102-year-old Camfather, founder of Isky Racing Cams, was assaulted outside of his home in late-March. Despite enduring a punch to the face, he received the all-clear from doctors and walked away from the incident in otherwise good health.
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S2E13: HEMMINGS GARAGE 4.8L LS Dyno TestThe assailant, a homeless man who appeared to be after the legendary hot rod hero’s cell phone, was reportedly arrested shortly after the incident.

“A derelict fellow approached him, knocked Ed down and took off with Ed’s cellphone,” said racing PR professional Doug Stokes to Autoweek. “Ed called the police, and the police used the ‘find’ feature on Ed’s phone to track him down.”

Ed was taken to the emergency room by his son to assess any damages. Aside from a sizable bruise and a gash on his left cheek from the impact, he was given a clean bill of health. He even returned to his shop that same afternoon, then made an appearance at legendary NHRA team owner Roland Leong’s memorial the following evening at the Lions Automobile Museum.

Ed Isky announced the eventful day on his Facebook page, writing:

“Hi, racing pals, I just wanted you to know I was assaulted by a homeless man out in from of my house last Wednesday. The Police came and arrested him, and my son Tim took me to emergency to get checked out. I got a clean bill of health and went back to the Isky Plant later that same day. Then I went to Roland Leong’s Memorial the next day at the Lions Museum. You can’t keep this Legend down! Thanks for your concerns. The Camfather.”