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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
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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
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Johnny Duncan’s Incredible ‘55 Chevy!
Cumberland, Md. – Every now and then, you run across a car that just reaches out and grabs your attention, and you just can’t figure out why it’s different than all the other top-quality rides that are surrounding it at… Continue reading
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Eric Gilbert – That First Pass Down the Track
Beaver Springs Dragway – We’ve seen it before. The familiar black Willys with Mike Etchberger behind the wheel. The big burnouts. The famous launch that is so hard ALL the wheels occasionally leave the ground. Once again, the fans were… Continue reading
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Gunther Brothers Dragster – Keeping History Alive
Mason Dixon Dragway, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, South Mountain Raceway – When you think of dragsters, you think of huge engines behind the driver, producing insane amounts of horsepower (usually guessed to be anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 hp)… Continue reading
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The Family that Races Together…
Beaver Springs Dragway – When you travel to different tracks and observe different competitors and different car clubs, you find a slice of America that’s not like anything you’ll find anywhere else. There’s a fellowship and camaraderie among racers that… Continue reading
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Rick Sturz and His Vintage Dragster
Mason Dixon Dragway – When guys back in the day were looking for ways to go faster, they started stripping cars down with some of them having little more than an engine and frame rails along with a seat to… Continue reading
DF Motorsports Magazine 