In 2010 at Kansas City International Raceway for the Nostalgia Drags Gary Fore was there with his 1971 Mustang Jet Powered Funny car called the Super Cobra-Jet. mike galewski … [Read more...]
Remembering Jack Merkel
January 19, 2018 Posted By
After the recent passing of my father, Jack Merkel, there has been a lot of interest in media regarding his career, life and death. At his memorial service I put together a little Powerpoint that ran in a loop all day long. Many people requested a copy. That lead me to putting a little repository … [Read more...]
Jimmy King’s Funny Car Inferno
January 14, 2018 Posted By
Here is a sequence from 1980 at New England Dragway, when Jimmy King’s Duster burst into flames mid-track. I came across the pics recently while going through some old photos, and thought that there must be someone out there keeping an archive.- Kevin Lach That's what we do, Kevin! Thanks for … [Read more...]
2009 KCIR Nostalgia Drags Funny Car Photos
January 13, 2018 Posted By
A few of the funny cars at KCIR Dragstrip in Kansas City 2009 at the Nostalgia Drag event. The Hustlers vs. Maniac II Doc Halladay Cox Pinto Cox Pinto Invader Man O' War vs. Dunn & Gone Maniac II Telstar vs. All Star Twin Town Shaker vs. Shake & Bake Twin Town … [Read more...]
Photo Review: 2009 US Nationals Pro Modifieds
January 3, 2018 Posted By
Some of the Pro Mods at the 2009 US Nationals at Indy. mike galewski Jason Stock Melanie Troxel Mike Knowles Roger Burgess Tommy D'Aprile Ike Maier Danny Rowe Roger Burgess Mike Castellana Al-Anabi 70 Camaro vs. Burton Auxier Al Anabi … [Read more...]
Wheelstanding Action with Bob Perry!
December 21, 2017 Posted By
Wheelstanding action at Minnesota Dragways 1974 with the Bob Perry Vette. mike galewski … [Read more...]
Twin Turbo Kenworth Rocks 13s!
December 17, 2017 Posted By
In 2001 at Heartland Park Topeka in Kansas I took these pictures of the CFI "Red Racer" Kenworth. It was out of Joplin, Mo., and ran 13.35 ET at 108.35mph that day. It was powered by Two Signature 600 Cummins engines with 3 Turbos producing 1750 hp in each engine. A worthy addition to … [Read more...]
Funny Cars at the 1969 Winternationals
December 17, 2017 Posted By
I took these pictures at the 1969 Winter Nationals. I had just gotten out of boot camp in San Diego and was starting Radioman school for Uncle Sam. I had a day of leave so hooked a ride up in a bus and spent a terrific day taking in the action. Got to see the Hawaiian fly thru the traps (have a … [Read more...]
Funny Cars at Minnesota 1968
December 17, 2017 Posted By
Here are a few pictures from a funny car meet at Minnesota Dragways in 1968 that I took. Mike Galewski Al Thomas Dodge Blue Bandit Dick Harrell Grey Ghost Jack Ditmars MCS Enterprises Dart Super "Camaro" (topless Chevy II) Tension Turncoat Wiskey Corvair … [Read more...]
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