Drag Race Vehicles

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There’s nothing like tearing down the strip, pedal to the metal, as you aim for that ⅛ or ¼ mile marker. Drag cars come in all shapes and sizes, from a street to strip beater, to a nostalgia funny car, to a dragster or pro mod and we love them all, along with the stories they tell. This category celebrates the cool and the fast, so check out the timing slips as well as the lines.

Bobi Legner – Piedmont, SD – 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

Best Appearing/Div points meet winner/Super Shootout Winner/1st place competition-car show/NHRA featured flyer 11-16-2012. For sale, $35K.

Bobi Legner – Piedmont, SD – 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

Kim Vejtasa – Circle, MT – 1966 Ford Mustang

Tube chassis car with funny car cage, 4-link, strut front, 408 inch stroked Cleveland pump gas engine.

Kim Vejtasa – Circle, MT – 1966 Ford Mustang

Ray Rozon – Victoria, British Columbia – 1974 Datsun 620 Pickup

Robert E. Harrison – Albion, IL – 1966 Chevrolet Nova

Raced in NHRA Super Stock since 1978. Still active. Many time record holder and class winner.

Robert E. Harrison – Albion, IL – 1966 Chevrolet Nova

William Vega – Tonica, IL – 1973 Ford Pinto

"Bought this car in 1980. It was set up for a Mopar engine but changed it over to a BBC. 468cu.in. Tunnel Ram with Chuck Nyutten Carbs. Back then she ran 9.90s with a 4 speed Lenco Trans. I call it RUMnCOKE.

"Most memorable run was at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI in 1985, when track owner "Broadway" Bob Meztler bought me two cases of beer for not putting the car on the roof. It happened when shifting from 3rd. to 4th. and got sideways using both lanes till she settled down. I believe it was 3 or 4 times. Well, needless to say the frame was bent, so it sat for 30 plus years.

"Married my wife Dianne and raised three wonderful children: Regina, Jimmy and Isela. Well in 2016 my wife told me she wanted to see the car run again as she knew it was my passion. Here's the the sad part - my wife had been ill for the past 15 years and I think she knew her time was coming. Her dream came true and we ran the car in 2018. Dianne passed on Feb. 22nd 2019. She's with me on every run now with her photo on the car.

"Thanks to Ken Hoger of Hoger race cars in Joliet, IL; he made it all possible. Ran a Turbo 400 and went 8.30. Now I'm running a 598cu.in. with an ATI Power Glide Trans. We're shooting for sevens this year. Thanks for sharing!"

William Vega – Tonica, IL – 1973 Ford Pinto

Bob Kokotailo – Vancouver, British Columbia – 2006 Jerry Haas GTO

"Ex Warren Johnson Pro Stock 911 tribute car. Only owner other than Warren Johnson."

Bob Kokotailo – Vancouver, British Columbia – 2006 Jerry Haas GTO

Butch Chovan – Akron, OH – 1933 Ford Coupe

"The car was built for the strip and street in 1997. Won the Goodguys Hot Rod Class in Columbus, class winner at the Gasser Reunion and runner-up at the Blue Suede Cruise. Still enjoy cruising to numerous car shows."

Butch Chovan – Akron, OH – 1933 Ford Coupe

Tim Bobbitt – Galax, VA – 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

"I have owned this car for 18 years. The chrome-moly chassis and roll cage were built by Gary Wisecarver in Rustburg, VA. I did everything else myself, including assembling the engine, interior and the body work.

"It is NHRA Super Stock Production legal and weighs 3150 lbs. Makes over 800 horsepower. I could not ever imagine selling the car, as it has become part of the family."

Tim Bobbitt – Galax, VA – 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Ken Regenthal – Lewisville, NC – 1967 Corvette Coupe

This Classic Gear Jammer drag racing machine has won me a few races and I am hoping for the same in the future.

Ken Regenthal – Lewisville, NC – 1967 Corvette Coupe

David Valerio – Birch Run, MI – 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo

Full double rail chromemoly chassis with funny car cage. Mark Williams modular rear end. Coil over shocks, Strange ultra struts, 1st place winner for class Detroit Autorama. Street driven. BigStuff EFI 16 injectors, Racepac dash, EGT for each cylinder, 5 stage dry sump oil pump. All steel removable body. Duel Aeromotive fuel pumps supports up to 4000Hp. On board fire system, duel parachutes. RCD crank support, BeCool radiator. Air shifter. Power windows - lexan windows.

David Valerio – Birch Run, MI – 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo

Bob Kokotailo – Surrey, British Columbia – 1951 Henry J

This is the fifth reincarnation of the West Coast's famous Kokomotion Henry J. This version was a total remake courtesy of Brad Hadman. It has been as quick as 1 7.15 @ 192.00 mph.

Bob Kokotailo – Surrey, British Columbia – 1951 Henry J

Dina Parise – Sugar Hill, GA – 2013(ish) Cadillac CTSV

"Her name is 'Stella' after my grandma (who never drove a car in her life!). Besides, doesn't every Italian girl from NY NEED a 3,000 HP Cadillac?

"Stella has taken me to win the IHRA Pro Mod Championship. She has also appeared on:

*PowerNation TV with Katie Osbourne
*The NY Auto Show
*The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in NYC for Fleet Week (Nothing better than watching a Pro Mod cross West side Hwy in NYC!)
*Dobbins Air Reserve
** Her most amazing accomplishments are when she was the focal point for honoring our nation's Armed Forces. There have been many events that we have been proud to be asked to attend!

"One of Stella's best and most cherished features is the hand-written note on the Driver door from none other than Bunny Burkett. It reads:

Set your goals high.
Don’t settle for less.
Do it one run at a time
Be safe & WIN……”
Your friend…… Bunny Burkett 8-2014

"Sometimes it's about the little things... Oh, and the fact that I can make my crew wear light up tutus at any given moment..."

Dina Parise – Sugar Hill, GA – 2013(ish) Cadillac CTSV

Paul H. Cassidy – Indianapolis IN – 1970 Dodge Superbee

Warren Stephens – Tucson, AZ – 1968 Plymouth Valiant

Mini- tubbed, rollcage, sm block, sm tire, A-Body.

Warren Stephens – Tucson, AZ – 1968 Plymouth Valiant

Jose Cantu – Independence, MO – 1972 Chevy Nova

Old ProStock car in the 80s and it sat behind someone's shop for over 20 years then I bought it 2 years ago and have since turned it into a street machine. Runs 12.01 1/4 mile. My 1972 Nova I call Big Chile

Jose Cantu – Independence, MO – 1972 Chevy Nova

Ricardo Gutierrez – Tampa, FL – 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

Built by Montana Bros Race Cars out of Long Island NY. Going to be taken to the track soon.

Ricardo Gutierrez – Tampa, FL – 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

Leamon Hayden – Nova Scotia – 1937 Hudson Terraplane

383 Plymouth Runner 727 AT. Vehicle has PS and PB front dis and rear drum 8.75 Plymouth rear end. Vehicle has been in storage for sometime now. Photos are older.

Glenn & Ryan Aman – Portage, MI -1969 Camaro

Rod Rudrick – Fredericktown, OH – 1989 Plymouth Sundance

Chrysler 340, Chrysler 904. NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 10.90 Super Street class

Richard Newman – Currituck, NC -1959 Chevy Corvette

427 Big Block Chevy, F+B powerglide. 59 Corvette 9in Ford rear 4 link, full cage. r+p front end, This car was a race car since birth. It was a old gasser from out west. I spoke to previous owners and told me about the car. Now its a little more updated so it can go quicker.

Richard Newman – Currituck, NC -1959 Chevy Corvette

Dave Smith – Rio, WI – 963 Pontiac LeMans

My LeMans was my dad's drag racer up until the mid 80's. I inherited it and restored it with tweaks to make it more showable and more streetable. Arnie Beswick traded a pair of Ram Air V heads to my dad back in the day. My dad then fabbed a tunnel ram and headers using exhaust tubing and a stick welder. The car ran low 11's with this set up into the 1980's. I added FAST EFI and completed the interior. The car has been shown all around the Midwest and has won multiple awards. I plan on getting it back onto the race track this year at Great Lakes Dragway in June.

Dave Smith – Rio, WI – 963 Pontiac LeMans

George Larassa – Marlborough, MA – 1966 coronet 500

This car was raced at epping nhand/ lebonon vally for many years, 124 in 11 sec.440 with cross ram intake indy heads, 727 trans , dana 60 rear, lift off hood,light weight bumpers , twin fuel pumps,roll cage, 4 wheel disc brakes. car is capable of lifting the front end. car can be put back to a street car with little work. i have street tires and one off rims that comes with the car. car is rust free and strait. car is for sale

George Larassa – Marlborough, MA – 1966 coronet 500

Matt Weston – Hendersonville, NC – 1972 Chevrolet Camaro

This is a two time NHRA championship car, we also compete in the big money bracket races.

Matt Weston – Hendersonville, NC – 1972 Chevrolet Camaro

Troy Fairchild – Muncie, IN – 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Was a race/show car in the 70's, my uncle grandpa bought body from junk yard around corner from his welding shop in late 70's.was in storage for more than 38 yr's, found original display sign and NOT FOR SALE

Troy Fairchild – Muncie, IN – 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Billy Kirpens Jr – Richmond, MA – 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

I have owned this car since 1993 have won 11 Track Championships and numerous events at Lebanon Valley Dragway with it. Currently has a 416 stroker small block Mopar built by Nelson Belot @ Belot Auto Machine and a 904 Torqueflite transmission built by Dynamic Racing Transmissions. Best ET @ MPH 10.23 @ 128. Sponsored by Lucas Oil, Wix Filters and RacingJunk.com.

Bill Kirpens – Richmond, MA – 1972 Plymouth Duster

Car was built about 4yrs ago competes weekly at Lebanon Valley Dragway in the Sportsman Class. Engine built by Nelson Belot @ Belot Auto Machine. Transmission built by Dynamic Racing Transmissions. Best ET @ MPH is 11.49 @ 114.

Bill Kirpens – Richmond, MA – 1971 Plymouth Duster

Car has been raced at Lebanon Valley Dragway for nearly 40yrs. Car has 5 track championships and numerous wins at Lebanon Valley Dragway. Bracket Finals Pro ET Champion in 1986. Engine is built by Nelson Belot @ Belot Auto Machine. Transmission built by Dynamic Racing Transmissions. Best ET & MPH is 9.69 @ 134.

Jami Russell – Clifton Park, NY – 1976 Mustang II Funny Car

Iron Outlaw Nostalgia Funny Car- 2019 Good Vibrations Funny Car Nationals Champion at Keystone Raceway Park and multi year participants at Dead Mans Curve Thunder Alley presented by Racingjunk.com

Jami Russell – Clifton Park, NY – 1976 Mustang II Funny Car

Keith Davidson Ballston Lake, NY 1977 Pontiac Trans Am nitro funny car

1977 Trans Am nitro nostalgia funny car. 438 BBC on 92% nitromethane. B&J planetary transmission and 4.30 ratio 9.5 Ford rear end. Goodyear 34.5x17 drag slicks on Weld 16" drag stars.

Paul Broughton – Nutting Lake, MA – 1968 Don Long Fuel Dragster

Restored/recreated “Comanche” top fuel dragster of Richie Broughton, raced between 1969 & 1971. Multiple time NHRA & AHRA winner, CANADIAN Top Fuel national record holder - 1971, best ET 6.52, best MPH 232

Paul Broughton – Nutting Lake, MA – 1968 Don Long Fuel Dragster

John Davison – Rushden, Northamptonshire, England – 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

589 cu. in. Mopar mega-block wedge. Race 727 Owned since 2015, this is my "forever car". Was a race car from new, raced all over the west by Lyle Heck, of Cottonwood Az., back in the day. It now has 39k. miles on it. Is a radio/heater delete car. I fun-run it, in our nostalgia super stock class, here in the UK and also do local car shows (yup, it's street-driven!). Thanks for looking, John

John Davison – Rushden, Northamptonshire, England – 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Mark and Diane Sax – Merriam, KS – 1936 International/1958 Dodge Coronet

Gen 1 small block chevy. Lenco 4 sp cs1. Twin 67mm turbos, brodex head, dart block, 388 cu in, capable of 1600 hp,

Mark and Diane Sax – Merriam, KS – 1936 International/1958 Dodge Coronet

Mike Geroni – Quakertown, PA -1948 Fiat Topolino

Blown on Alcohol 540 cubic inch BBC , 2 Speed Deadenbear Automatic, Powerglide Built in 2003, the Geroni Racing Fiat is a cross between a funny car and a fuel altered running in exhibition/match racing at various nostalgia drag racing events and thrill shows. Making well over 1500 horsepower, the car has ran a best of 6.92 at 194 mph with a 8-71 supercharger and Hilborn injection system. For the 2020 season, the car has been upgraded to a 14-71 supercharger and an Enderle injection system with the goal to surpass the 200 mph mark. Paint by Paintworks in Stowe, PA and lettered and airbrushed by 'Jim the Painter' in Telford

Mike Geroni – Quakertown, PA -1948 Fiat Topolino

Nate Reidnauer – Bechtelsville, PA – ’78 Chevy Corvette

526 BAE hemi B&J Funny car

Nate Reidnauer – Bechtelsville, PA – ’78 Chevy Corvette

Scott Thigpen – Port Lavaca, TX – 1964 Chevy II

468 ci bbc, 400. Home built and painted 20 years ago. Has gone 9.21 1/4 mile.

Scott Thigpen – Port Lavaca, TX – 1964 Chevy II

Roger Beasley – Marion, IL – 1966 Chevy Nova

355, 4 Speed. Old school 1960’s style gasser

Roger Beasley – Marion, IL – 1966 Chevy Nova

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2 Comments on Drag Race Vehicles

Hector Vega April 11, 2020 at 9:28 am

Compi great story I wish you the best . Hope to see you race this summer
Israel Hernandez April 24, 2020 at 10:32 am

great story of the car and family Willie!

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