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 […]

Many say that Sportsman ace Roy Hagadorn “owns” his home track of Bradenton Motorsports Park. Roy’s prolific career of wins have included many recorded at the facility, south of Tampa. Here Roy & Family celebrate yet another victory. Story by Jim Hill For Venice, Florida’s Roy Hagadorn, drag racing has been a two-part endeavor. Part […]

Class Wins at major events such as the NHRA Nationals were many for Woodro Josey. Story by Jim Hill Don’t let Woodro Josey’s quiet, country demeanor and soft Southern accent fool you. Just like Clint Eastwood’s Josey Wales movie character, Woodro’s justifiably earned reputation is well known among elite racers. Unlike “The Outlaw Josey Wales”, […]

Robert Bullard’s son Clay accepts the Woody Andrews Memorial Award from East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame’s Nancy Wilson. The award posthumously honors the highly respected North Carolina Sportsman racer and was given at the October, 2015 induction ceremonies in Henderson, NC. Story by Jim Hill When Robert Bullard rolled one of his many race […]

Story by Jim Hill When Robert Bullard rolled one of his many race cars to the starting line, it made no difference who was in the opposite lane. Robert’s opponent knew he was going to get as good a race as was possible, and that Bullard was seldom late on the lights. Robert’s driving skills were […]

Story By Jim Hill Way back when the sport of drag racing was in its crawl-before-run stages, a young Wally Parks labeled the amazing mechanical innovations he saw coming from drag racers as: “Ingenuity in Action”. Parks’ astute observation is perhaps best exemplified by the lifetime contributions and career of Rocky Pirrone’s “…here, there and […]

Wheels-up launch is typical for driver Michael Allen in dad Sherwood’s Pontiac Firebird. The 1969, 427, 425 hp engine places the car in SS/GTA Automatic. (Photo by Quarter Mile Brothers)  Story by Jim Hill Drag racing has always been more about how fast your car is and less about skin color. For Sherwood Allen, patriarch […]