South-Mountain-Raceway

  • Jim Gloyd – The Message and The Messenger

    South Mountain Raceway – I’ve never seen any kind of nostalgia drag car I didn’t like. They’re all pretty cool. And you’ll always see cool cars at South Mountain Raceway, but every now and then, one crosses your path with… Continue reading

    Jim Gloyd – The Message and The Messenger
  • Racing at South Mountain Raceway – 8-23-2026

    South Mountain Raceway – This has been a trying year for track owners having to deal with the weather along with all their other operating challenges. This day, however, brought a spectacular day to Mike Natoli’s “Little Slice of Heaven”… Continue reading

    Racing at South Mountain Raceway – 8-23-2026
  • 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

    Dave Lounsbury’s 1953 Sprint Car!
  • 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

    Bob Dauernheim and his Essex!
  • 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
  • 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

    Gene Groshon and His Vintage Eliminator Hot Rod!
  • 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

    Vintage Eliminator, Race #2 – South Mountain Raceway
  • Racing at South Mountain Raceway, 6-7-’26

    South Mountain Raceway – The weather couldn’t have been much better for a day of drag racing at South Mountain Raceway, or as owner Mike Natoli lovingly calls it, “Our little slice of Heaven.” On this day, the splendor of… Continue reading

    Racing at South Mountain Raceway, 6-7-’26
  • Joe Valenzia’s Thunderstruck Duster!

    South Mountain Raceway – Whenever you watch a drag race, there’s always a car that has a certain quality that draws your eyes to it. The “Thunderstruck” ‘73 Plymouth Duster of Joe Valenzia is one such car. The bright, eye-catching… Continue reading

    Joe Valenzia’s Thunderstruck Duster!