The Southeast Gassers Association combined nostalgia and horsepower with record-breaking crowds during the Gulf Coast Nationals at Gulfport Dragway, held in conjunction with Cruisin’ The Coast. The event marked the
You simply cannot present this argument in 600 words or fewer. It’s a long read. Drag racing fans love to reminisce. Flaming burnouts, match races under the lights, the fire-breathing
Four cars. That’s all that entered NHRA’s Factory X division at the U.S. Nationals, drag racing’s most prestigious event. The turnout underscored the ongoing struggles of a class plagued by
They say be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. And when it comes to those who openly root for the demise of the National Hot
When I saw the Kalitta Motorsports official statement come across my desk in the newsroom, I was particularly impressed when team General Manager Chad Head stepped up and accepted the
To hear some talk on social media, one could easily conclude that NHRA Pro Stock is the scourge of the earth. There are too many Camaros, some argue. There are
Drag racing sometimes comes full circle. In watching the recent additions to the Top Alcohol Funny Car division, and most recently, both categories, we are watching two iterations of the
There’s nothing “happy” about Memorial Day. I rarely prefer to write commentaries, so when I do, it’s something which I feel strongly. Let me say, I am in absolute appreciation
I cannot help but feel bad for young folks who never experienced one of the best drag racing facilities ever: the legendary U.S. 30 Dragstrip. I always hated that the
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BOBBY BENNETT – IT USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND: A LOVE LETTER TO A LOST DRAG STRIP
To anyone who grew up at a drag strip that’s now gone, this one’s for you. To those who remember the smell of burnt rubber, the sound of open headers