A lot has changed since Beck was trading blows with Don Garlits and Shirley Muldowney at national events and match races from coast to coast in the ’70s and ’80s.

Former NHRA Pro Stock national record holder Kevin Rotty, a perennial top 10 finisher in the late 1970s, died Jan. 3. He was 67. Rotty, who campaigned big-block Chevy Camaro

Herb McCandless had to see it for himself. The Pro Stock legend, known for his prowess shifting a four-speed transmission, received a call approximately two years ago informing him his

What Buster Couch was to the NHRA national event tour, iconic starter Larry Sutton was to Irwindale Raceway, Orange County, and especially Lions Drag Strip: the undisputed boss on the

What Buster Couch was to the NHRA national event tour, iconic starter Larry Sutton was to Irwindale Raceway, Orange County, and especially Lions Drag Strip: the undisputed boss on the

Patrick James might be drag racing’s version of Clark Kent, the fictional character who would assume the role of Superman to fight for “truth, justice and the American Way.” At

Two years into what some deemed as a major gamble, Pro Modified advocate Roger Burgess is beginning to see the payoff for all his efforts. Burgess, the driving force

For decades, Austin Coil has been recognized as one of drag racing’s most seasoned tuners. He’s also been acknowledged as one who doesn’t mince words either. Coil resigned his position

Bil Clanton is following in his father’s tire tracks with the construction of a ’69 Camaro Pro Mod. Back in the ‘70s, Ralph Clanton and his similarly-bodied “Big Money” ride

His may not be the most coveted NHRA championship, but it means the world to Adam Sorokin. Last month, Sorokin captured the NHRA Top Fuel Heritage Racing Series season championship.