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  • Brian Ketterer’s Beautiful 1929 Ford Roadster

    South Mountain Raceway – The Vintage Eliminator gang was in the house that day at South Mountain Raceway doing their thing; having a good time and wowing the fans with their old-school hot rods. As anyone who has seen them… Continue reading

    Brian Ketterer’s Beautiful 1929 Ford Roadster
  • Jeff Bressler’s Outrageous Altered

    EMMR/South Mountain Raceway – Those of us who appreciate cars and the car culture will often pick out a car (or truck) that will stand out and turn our heads more than the others. And then, there’s the outrageous altered… Continue reading

    Jeff Bressler’s Outrageous Altered
  • Dan Medice’s Vintage Mustang Funny Car

    Eastern Museum of Motor Racing – When you pay a visit to EMMR, it’s not unusual to see old, vintage race cars. They’re there all the time, that’s just what they do there. What you don’t always see, though, is… Continue reading

    Dan Medice’s Vintage Mustang Funny Car
  • First NHRA/SBRA Points Race of the Season at South Mountain Raceway

    South Mountain Raceway – Springtime in Pennsylvania. That magical time when you don’t know if it will be cold all day or hot all day…or…you dress for winter in the morning and are dressed for summer by evening. On this… Continue reading

    First NHRA/SBRA Points Race of the Season at South Mountain Raceway
  • Vintage Eliminator Season Opener – 2026

    South Mountain Raceway – The sky poured out some liquid sunshine on this morning at South Mountain Raceway, but that gave way to a fresh, clean track for the opening race of the Vintage Eliminator season. You can see a… Continue reading

    Vintage Eliminator Season Opener – 2026
  • EMMR Open House and Jeff Golden Celebration of Life

    Winter finally seems to be gone this time. The local tracks all put in the hard work to prepare for the upcoming season and racers everywhere are getting their cars tweaked for racing as best they can. The weather on… Continue reading

    EMMR Open House and Jeff Golden Celebration of Life
  • 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
  • The Risky Business 1970 Chevelle

    Lebanon, PA; Dragfest – The Dragfest Indoor Drag Racing Showcase is always chock full of great examples of drag cars. As you round one of the corners, there was one example that pulled you right in. It was obvious it… Continue reading

    The Risky Business 1970 Chevelle
  • 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