{"id":87589,"date":"2022-10-04T20:25:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T03:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=87589"},"modified":"2022-10-04T20:25:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T03:25:29","slug":"breaking-down-drag-racing-at-miles-of-mayhem-2022-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/breaking-down-drag-racing-at-miles-of-mayhem-2022-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-87589-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-1-min-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87590&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Click Here to Begin Slideshow\\n\\nRecall the Mayhem article we recently published?\\u00a0 It was all about a wild drag and drive event hosted in Western Canada.\\u00a0 To recap, the Miles of Mayhem event took place at four tracks that spanned a distance of 1700 kilometers, or roughly 1050 miles.\\u00a0 Each of the tracks was setup for 1\\\/8-mile competition.\\u00a0 In the first part of this series, we zoomed into the basic rules for all eight classes.\\u00a0 And much to my surprise, the cross section of cars was robust.\\u00a0 That made me smile.\\u00a0 If you could imagine it, someone probably built it (and if they haven\\u2019t built it, someone is likely planning to build it!).\\u00a0\\n\\nThe part of the event that contributed to the camaraderie was the drive. Here, the toughness of the car (and to some degree, the toughness of the competitor), really shone through.\\u00a0 For the 2022 event, the drive part of the equation crossed two western Canadian provinces (both with vast distances and relatively sparse populations).\\u00a0 So, if you ran into mechanical issues, you couldn\\u2019t drive, limp or hitchhike to the local auto parts store for supplies. Ditto with calling for a tow.\\u00a0 That\\u2019s the reason most competitors towed well-stocked trailers.\\n\\nAs we noted in the first part of the series, roads varied too.\\u00a0 Checkpoints were important as well.\\u00a0 According to Miles of Mayhem Drag \\u0026#038; Drive organizers:\\n\\n\\u201cFollowing the specified route is mandatory. Traffic, construction, potholes, gravel, weather, and winding roads should all be expected.\\n\\n\\u201cIn the event of a rainout, competitors are still required to drive the entire route, must stop at checkpoints and be at the drag strip in specified hours to remain in the competition and receive information about the schedule and driving directions to the next track.\\n\\n\\u201cEach day has at least one mandatory checkpoint. Each competitor must carry a digital camera (phones are good too) that must be used to photograph their car at each checkpoint. Each competitor will have to show their picture to the Miles of Mayhem staff when turning in their daily time slip to verify that they have followed the route to receive the next day\\u2019s map and schedule.\\u201d\\n\\nA series of host hotels were posted online along with the rules for the season. It wasn\\u2019t a requirement to stay at those hotels, but most competitors did.\\u00a0 I wasn\\u2019t there, but I can imagine the relief of crawling into an air-conditioned hotel room was a big bonus, considering the weather conditions this year.\\n\\nIn the end, there were a variety of mechanical casualties. And yes, I did see plenty of cars on jack stands.\\u00a0 Bottom line here is, it\\u2019s a grueling event that tests the racer\\u2019s mechanical capability just as much as it tests their driving ability.\\u00a0 Stamina helps too!\\u00a0 But near the end, there were a lot of happy campers \\u2013 win, lose or draw.\\n\\nFor a closer look at some of the cars in competition, check out the accompanying photo slideshow.\\u00a0\\n\\nClick Here to Begin Slideshow&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-10-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87591&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;I\\u2019m not a really big import guy, but this Mazda RX7 really caught me off guard. It was incredibly well-built, quick, and according to the owners, very comfortable.  The builder notes the concept here was small car, light weight and good power \\u2013 similar to what Shelby accomplished decades ago. See the next photo:&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-11-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87592&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;LS Power!  As you can see, the install was stellar. It looks like everything grew there naturally. If you\\u2019re thinking\\u2026\\u201droad car only\\u201d, think again. See the two step on the passenger fender well, just about the flyweight battery?&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-12-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87593&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;A tow truck for the masses?  Wrongo!  The big K-Whopper rig wasn\\u2019t there for work. It was competing in the truck class.  The burnouts were absolute stellar.  More truck class photos down the page.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-13-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87594&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;This Mustang was in the Pro Street category (note the big skins out back).  Under the hood was heavily reworked Windsor. Note too, the car is on spray.  These guys were definitely prepared, judging from the trailer and the equipment they brought with them.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-14-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87595&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;On a slightly different note, check out this Factory Five \\u201933 Ford kit car.  It pulled a color matched trailer. And if you look closely, there\\u2019s a can of VP race fuel in the background.  A VP dealer was there providing high octane fuel for those who needed it.  More in the next photo:&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-15-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87596&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;This is what made the kit car interesting for me.  With a blown LS for grunt, and with a good amount of boost, you can understand the need for a shot of VP.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-16-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87597&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Not everything was LS or Coyote powered. This Malibu was old school. There was a built big block under the hood.  In the end, this Tropical Turquoise Chevy made the distance.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-17-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87598&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Pickup trucks of all shapes and sizes were well represented. Although there\\u2019s some room in the bed for hauling, many of the truck class competitors towed trailers. Note the trailer hitch receiver under the back bumper.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-18-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87599&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Here\\u2019s a Canadian \\u201cspecial\\u201d. It\\u2019s a Mercury pickup from the mid-sixties. This two-tone rig blew by me on the highway enroute to the dragstrip.  And yes, the occupants were having a good time.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-19-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87600&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;As you might have guessed, western Canada is truck country.  Here\\u2019s the last pickup to round out the truck coverage.  The retina-searing red square body GM was LS-powered.  No slouch either.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/Mayhem-20-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;87601&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breaking Down Drag Racing at Miles of Mayhem 2022 Part 2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;I\\u2019ll leave you with this!  It\\u2019s a \\u201956 Dodge Suburban. When was the last time you saw one of these, let alone on the dragstrip\\u2026with a trailer hitch?&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>In the first part of this series, we zoomed into the basic rules for all eight classes.\u00a0 And much to my surprise, the cross section of cars was robust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":87430,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3447,5044,3700,3697,17,3470,4879],"tags":[9290,9291,41,117,321],"class_list":["post-87589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-classic","category-cool-cars","category-featured-vehicles","category-galleries","category-guest-column","category-news","category-slideshow","tag-breaking-down-drag-racing-at-miles-of-mayhem-2022-part-2","tag-miles-of-mayhem","tag-news","tag-racingjunk","tag-wayne-scraba"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mayhem-1-min-scaled-e1663721316634.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-mMJ","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87589"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87602,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87589\/revisions\/87602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}