Wheelstanding action at Minnesota Dragways 1974 with the Bob Perry Vette. mike galewski … [Read more...]
Twin Turbo Kenworth Rocks 13s!
December 17, 2017 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 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 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...]
Best of 2017 David Oakes Photos
December 3, 2017 by
After 13 race dates at five different tracks from Indy to Richmond and over 10,200 pictures later, here is a small sample in a year in review from Dave Oakes. A radial tire Vette from the PDRA World Finals @ VMP Alexis DeJoria – Friday night qualifying @ Summit Motorsports … [Read more...]
2017 PDRA World Finals Photo Review
October 23, 2017 by
Absolutely perfect conditions treated fans and racers alike at the PDRA World Finals at Virginia Motorsports Park. 2017 Season champions were crowned and records broken. The championships in most classes went right down to the final runs to be decided. Some of those critical runs had to wait until … [Read more...]
MENDY FRY COLLECTS TOP FUEL VICTORY AT 2017 NITRO NATIONALS
September 26, 2017 by
Mendy Fry pushed herself and the High Speed Motorsports AA/Fuel dragster to a victory over Adam Sorokin and the Champion Speed Shop small block Chevrolet special at the Nitro Nationals September 22nd-23rd at Tulsa Raceway Park. Sorokin got the holeshot on the hit, but Fry kept her foot in the High … [Read more...]
2017 FIM /UEM European Drag Racing Championship Finals Results and Photos
September 22, 2017 by
The Euro Finals 2017 FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championship 7 – 10 September 2017 Santa Pod Raceway - England Words & Photos by Dick Parnham With good weather only on the first day for the Sportsman classes despite the following day being a virtual rain off, the stalwart efforts the … [Read more...]
2017 Shakedown at the Summit Photos and Highlights
September 18, 2017 by
Three days of glorious early fall weather led to hot times at the 15th Annual Shakedown at the Summit. A total purse of $155,000 was up for grabs to the competitors in the 7 categories present. Ohio’s John DeCerbo took home the lion’s share of 40 grand by winning the pro-mod class. The Summit … [Read more...]
IHRA Summit Super Series at San Antonio 9/16/17
September 17, 2017 by
By JM Hallas Marion, TX. (Sept. 16, 2017) - As the IHRA Summit Super Series Bracket Racing points season comes to a conclusion San Antonio Raceway hosted its final series race, with double points on the line. With extra points, class championships are still up for grabs as well as seating … [Read more...]
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