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Rev up your engines and polish that chrome, because the Union County Drag Shootout is where speed meets bling! With prize money up for grabs, this adrenaline-fueled event is more than just a race—it’s a wallet-boosting opportunity for speed demons and gearheads alike. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just here for the tire smoke and high-octane laughs, the Union County Dragway promises a tire-squealing good time. So, buckle up, and may the fastest car win… and maybe buy dinner!
Dodge’s Super Bee ran a full four-year spread of engine options, from a stout 383 all the way up to the legendary 426 Hemi, but the rarest combination of them all was the mid-1969 A12 Six-Pack. Only 1,907 of those 440 Six-Pack cars were built, and the Hemi option was even scarcer at just 125 units. It’s a lineup that proves not every muscle car icon needed a household name to earn its reputation.
Who is the ultimate drag racing legend? NHRA’s list of 50 greatest drivers has sparked debates, with Don Garlits grabbing the top spot. From the fearless Shirley Muldowney at #5 to the dynamic John Force at #2, the rankings are a rollercoaster of speed and skill. Do you feel the need for speed or a need to disagree? Share your thoughts and see if your favorite racer made the cut—or if they left burnout marks in your heart!
The 1969 Corvette ZL1 option cost almost as much as an entire base Corvette, which explains why Chevrolet only ever sold two of them to the public. Just 71 cars total left the factory with a genuine ZL1 engine, split between Camaros and Corvettes. A discovery of the original block tooling decades later gave GM a way to build the engine again.
Jeffrey Harkins bought this 1969 Ford Ranchero already dressed up as a low-rider, sagging on the wrong springs with side pipes bolted on for looks. Eight months of real work later, from suspension to floor pans to a swapped-in Mustang 302, it sits proud and ready for its first show. It’s a reminder that the best rescues aren’t about paint, they’re about undoing somebody else’s bad decisions first.
From the mid-50s to the 70s, American street racers were the kings of cool, cruising boulevards and racing deserted runways. Muscle cars with sleek lines, custom paint jobs, and engines that left police cruisers in the dust were the emperors of the road—and their drivers raced for glory and the fastest girls. But crashes, the law, or love eventually sidelined most racers. Still, some of these legends have been passed down, with grandchildren now revving those engines at local dragstrips.
