gasser

  • 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

    South Mountain Raceway – Rumble on the Mountain – 7-12-26
  • Rocking Chair Nationals 2026 at Mason Dixon Dragway

    Mason Dixon Dragway, Boonsboro, MD. – Dorothy and Toto showed up in the weather forecast and things looked bleak for the Rocking Chair Nationals. I was questioning my own sanity to go there as I drove down the interstate, hydroplaning… Continue reading

    Rocking Chair Nationals 2026 at Mason Dixon Dragway
  • Racing at South Mountain Raceway, 6-7-’26

    South Mountain Raceway – The weather couldn’t have been much better for a day of drag racing at South Mountain Raceway, or as owner Mike Natoli lovingly calls it, “Our little slice of Heaven.” On this day, the splendor of… Continue reading

    Racing at South Mountain Raceway, 6-7-’26
  • Ed Iskenderian Remembered

    Ed Iskenderian, July 10, 1921 – February 4, 2026 Edward Iskenderian. Or as most called him, Ed Iskenderian. More importantly, for decades, he was simply known as “Isky,” or the “Camfather,” the guy whose company made the camshafts in a… Continue reading

    Ed Iskenderian Remembered
  • Dragfest 2026

    Lebanon, PA – Here in the Northeast, colder weather signals the end of the racing season. It’s always a bittersweet time, as those who race nearly every weekend are ready for a break. Yet, although they need the time to… Continue reading

    Dragfest 2026
  • Favorites from 2025

    Well, here it is. 2026. Happy New Year to all! 2025 was a great year at DF Motorsports Magazine. I really appreciate each and every one of you who took a moment to speak with me, or came here to… Continue reading

    Favorites from 2025
  • 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

    Bruce Larson’s 27th Annual USA-1 Nostalgia Dragfest
  • Eric Broadwater’s ’50 Ford Gasser Clone

    Cumberland, Md. – Some cars are built to race, some cars are built to be put on display, and some are specifically built to run the car show circuit. And then there’s “The Menace” 1950 Ford Business Coupe of Eric… Continue reading

    Eric Broadwater’s ’50 Ford Gasser Clone
  • Johnny Duncan’s Incredible ‘55 Chevy!

    Cumberland, Md. – Every now and then, you run across a car that just reaches out and grabs your attention, and you just can’t figure out why it’s different than all the other top-quality rides that are surrounding it at… Continue reading

    Johnny Duncan’s Incredible ‘55 Chevy!
  • Jalopy Day Drags/Nostalgia Fixation Weekend at Beaver Springs Dragway

    Beaver Springs Dragway – The definition of Jalopy, according to the dictionary is, an old car in a dilapidated condition. The definition of Fixation is, an obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something. Well, those definitions are only… Continue reading

    Jalopy Day Drags/Nostalgia Fixation Weekend at Beaver Springs Dragway