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Steve DePalma’s Red Hot Maverick (Be Careful, You May End Up Wanting One of Your Own)
Let’s face it. For those of us old enough to remember when Mavericks were new cars on the streets, most of us didn’t think of it as serious hot rod material. Sure, some of those Grabber graphics were pretty cool,… Continue reading
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Frosty’s 9th Annual Hot Rod Show
Cumberland, MD – Frosty’s 9th Annual Hot Rod Show has been eagerly anticipated since the last car rolled away from last year’s show. While last year’s show was a big success, it was held back from all it could’ve been… 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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Bryan Parsons’ Fox Body Mustang
Beaver Springs Dragway – Of all the flash, style, or character that attracts one to a particular car, I have to confess the main thing that drew me to the ’87 Fox body Mustang of Bryan Parsons from Williamsport, PA,… 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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Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway – July 4th-5th
Beaver Springs, PA – As the nation celebrated its’ 250th birthday, racers traveled to Beaver Springs Dragway to pay tribute by doing something as American as apple pie, taking part in the sport of drag racing in the Nostalgia Nationals… 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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