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Video: Richard Petty Goes Drag Racing

Posted on March 19, 2020 by MCG

Frozen out of NASCAR competition in 1965 by the Chrysler factory boycott, Richard Petty went drag racing. Here, Richard and family tell the unfortunate story. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, NASCAR, Plymouth, Richard Petty

Drag Racing in Harlingen, Texas Circa 1962

Posted on October 28, 2018 by MCG

Check out all the classic old-school drag cars in this awesome digital scrapbook from Harlingen Air Field circa 1962.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, Harlingen, Texas

Video: Burn On–a 1973 drag racing documentary

Posted on November 27, 2013 by MCG

This vintage documentary captures the world of drag racing circa 1973 with racing action and rare interviews of Jungle Jim Liberman and Shirley Muldowney. Have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing

A visit to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Posted on January 9, 2013 by MCG

Here’s Rick Voegelin with a guided tour of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, hot rods, NHRA

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