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  • 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
  • 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

    Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway – July 4th-5th
  • 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
  • Checkered Flag – Hot Rod Annual

    Latimore Valley Fairgrounds/EMMR – It was a beautiful morning in central Pennsylvania. A beautiful day for a drive in the country and a beautiful day to have the Checkered Flag – Hot Rod Annual event as your destination. Hosted by… Continue reading

    Checkered Flag – Hot Rod Annual
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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