Lakeland Speedbowl


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Driver training, race car style. Once considered the pathway to round track racing's big leagues, homemade racers like these used to compete at short tracks throughout the country. These once plentiful vintage coupes are shown here battling it out at the mostly forgotten Lakeland Speedbowl.
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The Saga of Zot


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This channeled 32 Ford roadster now resides in Georgia, but it has deep Memphis roots. Follow it's now well documented journey from California to Tennessee via the US Navy, it's long history as a hot rod and a drag racer, and it's recent resurrection. Read More...
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NHRR Recap


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The NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion made a successful return to Bowling Green KY June 13-15 and provided many classic rods, customs, and race cars for nostalgia fans to admire.
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Push Start Down Memory Lane


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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.
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Last Call for NHRR


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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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Last Minute Thrash


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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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