Drag Racing
Arkansas Speed
September/22/2011 01:33
Look at what showed up in my inbox. This mean looking 1960's slingshot dragster was raced by Arkansan O.D. Brazil, and it seems a replica may well be in the works.
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Back on the Track
August/24/2011 07:43
So Greg Friend and I dropped in on the action at Memphis International Raceway last night to have a look at the first Test & Tune session held under the track's new ownership group.
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Attention in the Pits
February/01/2011 23:12
Wow... What a long strange trip it's been, but January 31st, 2011 made it official. It looks like Memphis Motorsports Park really does have a future after all... as Memphis International Raceway!
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Wanna Race?
October/17/2010 12:16
It's been 23 years since I made this photo of Tony Christian taking his pro stock Chevrolet to the winner's circle at the first ever NHRA Mid-South Nationals. There have been a lot of changes at Memphis Motorsports Park since then, but this tidbit of information revealed in the Memphis Commercial Appeal might just warrant further attention for those with an interest in the Memphis racing scene.
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Speed for Sale
August/14/2010 00:07
A brief update on the now nine month limbo that Memphis Motorsports Park currently finds itself mired in. Read More...
Damfino
May/22/2009 00:31
One of the most unique race cars to ever carry the Memphis Rodders banner was this early rear engined dragster. Coincidentally, 'Damfino' is also related to Jack Friend, who's 32 Ford coupe was examined in the previous post.
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Gopher State Twin
May/15/2008 23:22
From the hinterlands of Minnesota comes this rare sight. A genuine early seventies, twin engined, Top Gas dragster campaigned by the Gopher State Timing Association.
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Last Minute Thrash
June/01/2008 00:17
After 4 years of work, the Stephens & Venables top fuel dragster restoration is nearing completion. Rip & Natalie Wiley, along with a contingent of well qualified helpers, are burning the midnight oil to finish the former Texas based fueler in time for the National Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway.
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Last Call for NHRR
June/11/2008 02:22
Getting a last minute check out before the tow to Bowling Green KY for the National Hot Rod Reunion is Ray Godman's Tennessee Bo-Weevil top fuel dragster. Preston Davis' son Mark dutifully occupies the hot seat for this fire-up.
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Push Start Down Memory Lane
June/20/2008 00:32
Well, the last minute thrash paid off and the Stephens & Venables fueler made the scene in Bowling Green. Check out the rest of this post for video of a push start of this vintage dragster. Read More...