Lamar “Bunky” Bobo built and ran this 426 Hemi powered A/Gas ’40 Willys coupe in the 60’s, scoring frequent wins on both the NHRA and NASCAR Drag Racing circuits. The famous red Willys was a nine-second, 145 mph performer. After resting idly in a barn, Bunky’s sons dug out the fabled Willys and performed a […]
LEADING PHOTO: Here’s the line-up for Little Eliminator with all the Gassers ready to go. Legendary Hubert Platt had far-left ’57 Chevy and ’38 Chevy in the show. Left to right are ’39 Chevy, ’41 Willys and ’33 Chevy, all examples of late 1950’s Gassers. Story by Jim Hill The growing popularity of nostalgia drag […]
Brother and sister team Bernie and Della Woods built this first nitro Funny Car, a Logghe chassied, Dodge Charger bodied car they called “Bernella’s Funny Honey”. Story by Jim Hill Talented female race drivers are now commonly seen in all forms of motorsports. Once an almost all-male domain, motor racing has come to accept and […]
FEATURED PHOTO: Jere Stahl’s infamous four-door, ’56 Chevy wagon won G/Stock class at The Nationals in 1964, sporting Stahl’s “Total Tuned” headers. Stahl’s scienced header and exhaust system designs squeezed the last bit of horsepower out of the 265 CID small-block. G/S winning 13.91-99 mph was often bettered to mid 13’s by the unassumingly mild combination […]
Nitromethane can produce incredible results when a mishap occurs. Here Doug Herbert experiences an engine failure and explodes spectacularly on the starting line at the 1999 NHRA World Finals. Story by Jim Hill When drag racing in the eastern U.S., and in particular Virginia is mentioned, the name of Frank LeSueur often surfaces. LeSueur was […]
Not many drivers can claim a major event victory as their first significant career win, but Larry Lombardo’s driving skills, his dad’s tuning and Tony Sinistri’s engine building put the “Buckshot” 283/270 hp Corvette in the Winner’s Circle at the 1968 NHRA Nationals! Story by Jim Hill Larry Lombardo is best known for his several years’ […]
Story by Jim Hill Billy Joel’s classic 1982 ballad “Allentown” laments the decline of American industry, and in particular, its impact on Allentown, PA. For the late Ed Kowalski, 2015 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame inductee, Allentown carried an even more personal importance as it was where he “discovered” drag racing. Ed’s first […]
Story by Jim Hill Cuddy, Pennsylvania’s Mike Kosky has been addicted to alcohol for nearly 50 years. Fortunately for the veteran racer it’s OK with his wife Janet, and involves no 12-step program. Kosky’s addiction is not due to excessive personal alcohol consumption, it’s the fuel of choice for a long line of very fast, […]
Still very comfy in the seat, Jimmy King is obviously enjoying his “ride” in the cackling King & Marshall Top Fueler. Jimmy King and the late Don Marshall were dominating in TF and also kings of the Funny Car match race circuit on the East Coast. Story By Jim Hill The story of 2015 East […]
Jimmy Kerr (left) was honored with induction into the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame last October, during ceremonies in Henderson, NC. Presenting his induction award is “Jersey John” Anzelmo, ECDTHOF board member and long time drag racing figure. Kerr continues his involvement in the speed equipment industry with his manufacturer’s rep firm and involvement […]
