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Dave Lounsbury’s 1953 Sprint Car!
South Mountain Raceway – Whenever you pull into South Mountain Raceway, you just don’t know what kind of cars (or trucks) you’re going to see. The diversity of hot rods at South Mountain is just beyond compare. On this day,… Continue reading
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Bob Dauernheim and his Essex!
South Mountain Raceway – I remember how it started. South Mountain Raceway track owner, Mike Natoli, drove past me and excitedly asked if I had seen the Terraplane coming in. My reply was that I probably had, but just didn’t… Continue reading
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Kevin Johnson and Glory Daze III
South Mountain Raceway – There you are, you find yourself watching Vintage Eliminator near the starting line when a distinctive, bright red hot rod pulls to the line. The turned-metal design of the wheel covers, firewall, and seat almost put… Continue reading
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Vintage Eliminator Race #4 – South Mountain Raceway
South Mountain Raceway – Race Number Four found the Vintage Eliminator gang occupying South Mountain Raceway on what would be a day of not only picture-perfect weather, but near picture-perfect racing. Today’s competition would answer a number of questions. After… Continue reading
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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
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Gene Groshon and His Vintage Eliminator Hot Rod!
South Mountain Raceway – If you’ve ever watched a Vintage Eliminator race, you’ll know each and every car and driver in this series is unique. They all have their own, individual special character. The first time I ever saw Gene… Continue reading
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Vintage Eliminator, Race #3 – Mason Dixon Dragway
Mason Dixon Dragway, Boonsboro, MD. – The Vintage Eliminator gang invaded Mason Dixon Dragway for the third race of their season series. The weather forecast predicted Mother Nature would be the winner, but that was not the case. The wisdom… Continue reading
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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
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Dennis White and His Vintage Sprint Car
Checkered Flag, Latimore Valley Fairgrounds/EMMR – A lot of us grew up loving racing of all kinds. The sights, the sounds, the smells of it all. Dennis White is no different. A smile grows across his face as he recalls… Continue reading
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Vintage Eliminator, Race #2 – South Mountain Raceway
South Mountain Raceway – The Vintage Eliminator gang rolled into South Mountain Raceway for the second race of their season on June 7th. And what a day it was for what is fast becoming perhaps the most interesting and fun… Continue reading
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