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Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1970 NHRA World Finals

Posted on December 11, 2016 by MCG

We love original color action from the golden age of drag racing, and we know you do, too. Check out this top-quality 1970 film featuring the NHRA World Finals from Dallas—it’s the good stuff.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged 1970 NHRA World Finals, NHRA

Video: Cruz Pedregon Takes a Wild Ride in Las Vegas

Posted on October 30, 2016 by MCG

cruz-pedregonVeteran Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon took one of the crazier rides in drag racing history at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas this past weekend. But fortunately, he nailed the landing. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Cruz Pedregon, NHRA

Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1966 Winternationals

Posted on May 7, 2016 by MCG

Snively Pomona 1966Many say the 1960s were the golden age of drag racing. Watch this awesome action from the 1966 NHRA Winternationals and you’ll be inclined to agree.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1966 NHRA Winternationals, NHRA

10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age

Posted on April 23, 2014 by MCG

Jim Lyons Louisville KY 1954 Ford VictoriaIn the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged gassers, NHRA

Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals

Posted on December 26, 2013 by MCG

Drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins would have been 83 this week. To celebrate the great man’s birthday, here’s a clip starring Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals in Indy. Race fans, don’t miss this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bill Jenkins, NHRA

Video: Antron Brown’s Winternats Top Fuel crash

Posted on February 19, 2013 by MCG

Courtesy of ESPN, here’s stunning footage of Top Fuel champ Antron Brown’s crash at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NHRA, Top Fuel

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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