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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

    Vintage Eliminator Race #4 – South Mountain Raceway
  • 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
  • Andy Sigal’s Beautiful Studebaker!

    Latimore Valley Fairgrounds, Checkered Flag – For people who are part of the car culture, there is oftentimes a person or a certain car that we can recall that was the one thing that pulled us into the automotive world.… Continue reading

    Andy Sigal’s Beautiful Studebaker!
  • All Ford Race at Beaver Springs Dragway

    Beaver Springs – With all the weather Mother Nature threw at drag racers the previous weekend, the exact opposite was in play today. Beautiful skies greeted everyone who made their way to Beaver Springs Dragway. Today was All Ford day,… Continue reading

    All Ford Race at Beaver Springs Dragway
  • Brian Ketterer’s Beautiful 1929 Ford Roadster

    South Mountain Raceway – The Vintage Eliminator gang was in the house that day at South Mountain Raceway doing their thing; having a good time and wowing the fans with their old-school hot rods. As anyone who has seen them… Continue reading

    Brian Ketterer’s Beautiful 1929 Ford Roadster
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Johnny Duncan’s Incredible ‘55 Chevy!
  • 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

    Eric Gilbert – That First Pass Down the Track