vintage-racing

  • 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
  • Ben Knechel’s 1954 Customline Sedan

    Beaver Springs Dragway – Imagine it’s your typical day at the drag strip. It’s original FE day at Beaver Springs, so there’s lots of cool Mustangs, Comets, Fairlanes and similar Fords rumbling about the staging lanes and roaring down the… Continue reading

    Ben Knechel’s 1954 Customline Sedan
  • 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

    Steve McBlane’s Dyno Don Nicholson Tribute Comet
  • Vintage Eliminator Final Race of the Season and Season Championship

    South Mountain Raceway – If you’ve never seen the Vintage Eliminator gang racing, you’re really missing out on an experience. Not the flashiest of race cars, but each and every one has an intriguing quality all their own. Come to… Continue reading

    Vintage Eliminator Final Race of the Season and Season Championship
  • 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

    King of the Track Day at South Mountain Raceway
  • 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
  • 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

    A Conversation with Walter in the Tower at South Mountain Raceway
  • Danielle Stewart’s Vintage Studebaker-Powered Bantam Altered

    South Mountain Raceway – When you first spy this brightly-colored vintage altered, you can’t help but notice the brilliant paint punctuated by Tom and Jerry on the side. The next thing you might notice is the driver’s hair matches the… Continue reading

    Danielle Stewart’s Vintage Studebaker-Powered Bantam Altered