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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Tags: Jack Friend, George Root, Drag Racing, Dragster, Halls Airstrip, NHRA, Safety Safari, Damfino

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...

Tags: Ray Godman, Preston Davis, Steve Stephens, Dick Venables, Stephens & Venables, Push Start, Drag Racing, NHRR, Bowling Green

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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Tags: Ray Godman, Preston Davis, Tennessee Bo-Weevil, Drag Racing, Cacklefest, Restoration, NHRR

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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Tags: Rip Wiley, Natalie Wiley, Stephens & Venables, Top Fuel, Drag Racing, Restoration

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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Tags: Ted Guth, Drag Racing, GSTA, Top Gas, Restoration