Stories from the Dragstrip
If you're a fan of hot rods, you've surely heard of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association and their epic car shows. Since 1983, Goodguys has been hosting glorious displays across the country that pull together row after row of tricked out rides, classics and customs, and good ol' fashioned muscle cars. If you haven't... Continue Reading →
In a very fitting tribute to Atlanta Dragway in its waning hour, the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association – along with special guests from the Southeast Gassers Association – made exhibition passes in front of a gigantic crowd at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. The weekend of April 30 - May 2, 2021 marked... Continue Reading →
Most folks in the world of drag racing hear the name Manzo and know exactly who you're talking about. Frank Manzo, also known as Ace, is a prolific drag racer with an astounding 17 world championships and 105 national event victories earned over the course of nearly 40 years. Manzo was on site at this... Continue Reading →
Warren Johnson is the most winning driver in the historically ultra-competitive Pro Stock category, and five of his 97 NHRA national event victories have come at Atlanta Dragway. None of those wins, though, hold the top spot in terms of best memories for competitor who owns six NHRA series titles and two from his days... Continue Reading →
The curtain is about to drop on the 40th Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, Atlanta Dragway's final NHRA event, and it's hard to land on which storyline is the best. There's a lot going on here, and victory will mean a lot to whomever is fortunate and skilled enough to take it. We've pulled together... Continue Reading →
There is no denying the cool factor in owning and racing a Plymouth Barracuda, and Nick Reiter is wholeheartedly and unabashedly embracing every moment of it. Reiter, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, purchased his '68 F/SA Barracuda from two-time Stock Eliminator national event winner Chuck Beach and debuted the car at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals. The road... Continue Reading →
Whether they're in the lanes, in the pits, or on the strip, gassers are just plain cool -- and the people who have devoted their lives to this unique corner of drag racing are some of the best you'll ever meet. This week, the Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) community is saying goodbye to one of... Continue Reading →
Frequently Asked Questions about the upcoming release of the book, "Warren 'The Professor' Johnson: The Cars, People, & Wins Behind His Pro Stock Success," as answered by Warren Johnson Racing: When will the book be released? The release date is subject to change (and has changed) in direct response to unforeseen printing and shipping delays... Continue Reading →
Photo: Chris Simmons When inclement weather moved into the Sunday forecast for the Johnson's Horsepower Garage Southern Sportsman Showdown, the race organizers made the decision to combine the cash prizes of the two remaining events and set up one race for Saturday in which the winner would take all. That's a lot of pressure for... Continue Reading →
Photo: Chris Simmons The most highly anticipated portion of the Johnson's Horsepower Garage Southern Sportsman Showdown was unquestionably the Holley Performance $50,000 64-Car Shootout, and every driver on the property at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) knew that winning would come with massive bragging rights – along with the whopping check and a beautifully crafted... Continue Reading →
