Ford
-
Racing at South Mountain Raceway – 8-23-2026
South Mountain Raceway – This has been a trying year for track owners having to deal with the weather along with all their other operating challenges. This day, however, brought a spectacular day to Mike Natoli’s “Little Slice of Heaven”… Continue reading
-
Dave Lounsbury’s 1953 Sprint Car!
South Mountain Raceway – Whenever you pull into South Mountain Raceway, you just don’t know what kind of cars (or trucks) you’re going to see. The diversity of hot rods at South Mountain is just beyond compare. On this day,… Continue reading
-
Bob Dauernheim and his Essex!
South Mountain Raceway – I remember how it started. South Mountain Raceway track owner, Mike Natoli, drove past me and excitedly asked if I had seen the Terraplane coming in. My reply was that I probably had, but just didn’t… Continue reading
-
Jensen’s Late Night Drag Party at Beaver Springs Dragway – 8-1-2026
Beaver Springs Dragway – It was my first time attending one of Jensen’s Late Night Drag Parties at Beaver Springs Dragway. One, because my schedule and the weather never quite aligned before. Two, because I’ve been getting away from most… Continue reading
-
Steve DePalma’s Red Hot Maverick (Be Careful, You May End Up Wanting One of Your Own)
Let’s face it. For those of us old enough to remember when Mavericks were new cars on the streets, most of us didn’t think of it as serious hot rod material. Sure, some of those Grabber graphics were pretty cool,… Continue reading
-
Bryan Parsons’ Fox Body Mustang
Beaver Springs Dragway – Of all the flash, style, or character that attracts one to a particular car, I have to confess the main thing that drew me to the ’87 Fox body Mustang of Bryan Parsons from Williamsport, PA,… Continue reading
-
Vintage Eliminator Race #4 – South Mountain Raceway
South Mountain Raceway – Race Number Four found the Vintage Eliminator gang occupying South Mountain Raceway on what would be a day of not only picture-perfect weather, but near picture-perfect racing. Today’s competition would answer a number of questions. After… Continue reading
-
South Mountain Raceway – Rumble on the Mountain – 7-12-26
The weather on Sunday, July 12th was fitting for the “Little Slice of Heaven” that is South Mountain Raceway. And a perfect day for The Rumble on the Mountain. If you’re a drag racing fan, the day had to make… Continue reading
-
Gene Groshon and His Vintage Eliminator Hot Rod!
South Mountain Raceway – If you’ve ever watched a Vintage Eliminator race, you’ll know each and every car and driver in this series is unique. They all have their own, individual special character. The first time I ever saw Gene… Continue reading
-
Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway – July 4th-5th
Beaver Springs, PA – As the nation celebrated its’ 250th birthday, racers traveled to Beaver Springs Dragway to pay tribute by doing something as American as apple pie, taking part in the sport of drag racing in the Nostalgia Nationals… Continue reading
DF Motorsports Magazine 