2018 Year in Review Drag Racing Photos

Now that 2019 and a new racing season is fast approaching, thought it would be a good time to take a look back at some memorable shots from the 2018 year from the lens of Dave Oakes.

Mendy Fry took home the Hot Rod Reunion T/F crown and the season championship.

John Smith went into this power wheelstand at the 150’ mark at the reunion.

Bazz Young banged the blower on his Camaro at Beech Bend.

Kevin Johnson in mid 1000’ burnout at the GLNFCC Funny Car Nationals.

David Barton with the wheels high in his factory shootout COPO.

Ed Brown stuffed his Cobra Jet into the Norwalk wall. He was unhurt and the car was rebuilt.

John Force and Robert Hight side by side in qualifying in Norwalk.

Steve Torrence and Clay Millican dominated TF in 2018.

The Terminal Velocity Jet Dragster at Summit Motorsports Park Night Under Fire.

Mo Hall tried to put his Vette on the back bumper at the Shakedown at the Summit.

Melanie Salemi took home the $40,000 pro mod purse at the Shakedown.

Eddie Krawiec ran the Mello Yello championship colors at Indy.

Courtney Force starts to go up in smoke during Indy qualifying.