Drag Photos: 2021 in Review

While most aspects of life in 2021 were a little off-kilter, at least some normalcy was found in the world of drag racing. Let’s take a look back at some of the stories and other images of 2021 through the lens of Dave Oakes.

Ron Hope begins to melt one down at the National Hot Rod Reunion

Buddies Antron & Steve on a nighttime qualifying pass at Summit Motorsports Park

Brittany led team Force’s return with big numbers all year and a 2nd place finish in top fuel

Adam Sorokin WAY out of shape on this pass at the National Hot Rod Reunion

Chris Morel, one of several new independents in funny car in 2021, seen here in Vegas

Marc White with all the candles lit at the US 131 funny car nationals

Perhaps the most photographed car of 2021 – Craig Sullivan’s El Mero Mero

Bob Williams carries the front end way past the 60 ft. mark in NMCA action

Father & Son at Indy

Ron Capps captured his second funny car world championship and his last for DSR.

Chris Powers took home the PDRA Extreme Pro Stock Crown

Jim Halsey won his 4th straight PDRA Pro Nitrous title

A resurgent Cruz Pedregon finished #3 in funny car


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