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  • Drag Racers Reunion Weekend – Part 1, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR)

    The anticipation only built as the road climbed towards the EMMR parking lot. There were lines of trailers in place, causing your face to involuntarily smile in anticipation of the nostalgic magic that was awaiting. And once parked and walking… Continue reading

    Drag Racers Reunion Weekend – Part 1, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR)
  • 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

    The Family that Races Together…
  • 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

    Rick Sturz and His Vintage Dragster
  • DF Motorsports Magazine is now JA!!! Jack Approved!!!

    For those who don’t know what those “JA” stickers they see everywhere are all about, it was started in the late 60s by the legendary editor of Drag Times, Jack Redd. Jack was one of those guys who was responsible… Continue reading

    DF Motorsports Magazine is now JA!!! Jack Approved!!!
  • The Stone Family’s “Hood Rat” Monza

    Mason Dixon Dragway – Some cars just have a quality about them that is captivating. One such car is the “Hood Rat” Monza of the Stone family of Roger, Justin, Nathan, and Carmen. They came into possession of the Monza… Continue reading

    The Stone Family’s “Hood Rat” Monza
  • Mason Dixon Dragway 6-21-25

    Mason Dixon Dragway – As the gates opened for business, a cool breeze was blowing across the facility, a stark contrast to the heat that was to accompany the first real day of Summer at the track. Rain had become… Continue reading

    Mason Dixon Dragway 6-21-25
  • Chaz Houser’s Barracuda

    When you look at Chaz Houser’s ‘68 Barracuda, you’d never think it started out as a rusted out piece of junk. According to owner Chaz Houser, “It was either throw it out or turn it into a race car.” Looking… Continue reading

    Chaz Houser’s Barracuda
  • Mopar or No Car Showdown at Beaver Springs Dragway

    It was a slow start to the “Mopar or No Car” event at Beaver Springs Dragway. Lots of wetness in PA to deal with in recent weeks and it took the dedicated, top-notch crew a bit of time to get… Continue reading

    Mopar or No Car Showdown at Beaver Springs Dragway