Muncie Dragway track operator David Himes died Sunday, Jan.30. following a two-week struggle with complications from diabetes. He was 45 Himes was a resident of Westfield, Ind. for the past
Alan Johnson may have a way to go to pass Austin Coil as the most prolific fuel tuner in drag racing history, but is there any doubt that he’ll end
Bob Elliott is one of Canada’s most recognized drag racing personalities having competed and won at the highest levels of the sport for many years. He will be honored for
When John Force said 2011 was going to be a big year for his team and sponsors it wasn’t an idle proclamation. Force made a series of major announcements in
It’s interesting to note that in all the research I did to complete this story of the early 1970s, Funny Car events were very popular in all parts of the
Ray Allen’s SS/E Automatic 1970 Chevelle selling for over $1 Million dollars at the Barrett-Jackson auction sent a message loud and clear – old race cars have a value. A
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
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