The Jade Grenade stretching out and getting ready for the CHRR Cacklefest. Photo by Gene Krueger
The Johnson Racing team works on the big Hemi between rounds. Photo by TIm Pratt
The Klavon Brothers outlasted large fields to win their respective elliminators at Cordova. Photo by Cordova Dragway
The legendary Bob Beazer was on hand to perform his 'no rain' dance. Photo by Zak Hawthorne
The mighty King Camaro -- 500 inches of rat spelled LOUD! Photo from the Drag Racing Memories Collection of Bob Plumer
The MIR staff surveys the remains of Ed Burnley's Sorceror nitrous Corvette after the worst nitrous explosion in history. Photo by Tim Pratt
The Phenix City pits in 1965 were sparse indeed. Photo by Jerry Battle
The Professor once again taught the kids how to make horsepower with an awesome 201.76 mph track record. Photo by Tim Pratt
The sleek new 2001 Grand Am of Mike Thomas looked great. Photo by Tim Pratt
The sport's newest top fueler in a secret test session in Montgomery, Alabama. Photo by Jeff Henderson
The Standard 1320 Internet drag club was well represented. Photo by Greg Gage
The Terenzio Bros. Altered speeing past on the top end. Photo by Rob Potter
The trusty Saratoga 8473 Charlie. Photo by Bill Ott
The venerable name of Tasca Ford was well represented. Photo by Bill Ott
The wins brought coverage, which led contributed to the legend. Scan from the Hemi Hunter archives
There was a fine crowd of vintage drag racing fans at the 2001 Charlestown Dragway Reunion. Photo by Bill Ott
Tom Lee faces off against Terry Leggett in the final round at MIR. Photo by Tim Pratt
Tom Lee was the class of the field at the 23rd annual Mountain Motor Nats at MIR. Photo by Tim Pratt
Tom Martino, who has about four cars, brought this slippery Grand Am. Photo by Tim Pratt
Tom West has been part of the SoCal scene for years. Here he shoots Jim Murphy's Funny Car in around '88 or '89. Photo by Tom West
Tommy Gray beat Paul Athey two straight today, avenging last night's losses. Photo by Tim Pratt
Tommy Howes' blown Camaro defeated Billy Farmer's nitrous Corvette in the Frantic Four final. Photo by Tim Pratt
Tommy Ivo runs the sport's first five on October 22, 1972. Scan by Tom Ivo
Tommy Ivo runs the sport's first seven on gas on October 27, 1962. Scan by Tom Ivo
Tommy Ivo's first fast ride had only four horsepower! Photo thanks to Tom Ivo