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Steve McBlane’s Dyno Don Nicholson Tribute Comet
Beaver Springs Dragway – “Dyno” Don Nicholson was one of the well-known pioneers of the sport of drag racing, starting in the 40s and racing almost till the day he died in 2006. It was in the late 50s that… Continue reading
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King of the Track Day at South Mountain Raceway
South Mountain Raceway – It was a clear, crisp fall morning with literal frost on the pumpkin. A picture perfect day for drag racing and last event of the year at South Mountain Raceway. After a week in which owner,… Continue reading
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Bruce Larson’s 27th Annual USA-1 Nostalgia Dragfest
It was one of those mornings. The air clear and crisp like cool autumn days start out. A clear sky, a peaceful drive and even the sighting of three eagles along the way. The destination? The 27th Annual USA-1 Dragfest… Continue reading
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A Conversation with Walter in the Tower at South Mountain Raceway
South Mountain Raceway – When you go to any track, there’s always interesting people there, always a lot of stories to be heard. What follows is a conversation I had with Walter, friend of Mountain Mike, who was at one… Continue reading
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Rocky Pirrone: A Conversation at the Track!
Beaver Springs Dragway – I caught up with Rocky Pirrone at the Nostalgia Nationals and stopped by his pit to have a little chat about the Super Camaro funny car. As Rocky would tell me, the car first debuted in… Continue reading
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Drag Racers Reunion Weekend – Part 1, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR)
The anticipation only built as the road climbed towards the EMMR parking lot. There were lines of trailers in place, causing your face to involuntarily smile in anticipation of the nostalgic magic that was awaiting. And once parked and walking… Continue reading
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Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway
Beaver Springs Dragway – Too many times this year, Mother Nature turned on the sprinklers and turned off the drag racing. That was not to be on this weekend at Beaver Springs Dragway as the weather on both Saturday was… Continue reading
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Bruce Larson Remembers…
“My favorite race that I’ve run was always the last one that I won – Bruce Larson.” Mason Dixon Dragway – One of the honored and legendary famous personalities in attendance at the 12th Annual Rocking Chair Nationals at Mason… Continue reading
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