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28th Annual USA-1 Dragfest
Bruce Larson’s 28th Annual USA-1 Dragfest was held last weekend. As usual, the cars parked around the Larson Barn (more like a museum than a barn) showed a very wide variety of automotive excellence, ingenuity, and survivorhood (a made-up word,… Continue reading
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Rain and Other Thoughts
Rain. When things are dry and dusty, we like to see it. Some people will tell you getting caught in a warm, summer rain is almost a spiritual experience that cleanses your soul. Now at the track, it’s a different… Continue reading
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Labor Day Spectacular at Beaver Springs Dragway – 9-5-26
Beaver Springs Dragway – Wow. Just wow! After so many weeks of rainouts and poor weather, everything aligned and weather was picture perfect at Beaver Springs Dragway for this part of their Labor Day Spectacular! And you could literally feel… Continue reading
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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
