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
