Written By Steve Baur Photography by Kevin DiOssi Truth be told, Jeff Frees wasn’t looking to buy the car when Jim Bailey put his 2010 Mopar // Dodge Challenger Drag Pak up for sale in 2018. “I got to be friends with Jim Bailey because we bought a house down in Bradenton, Florida,
Tag: Coan Engineering
Tech Review—Coan Billet Aluminum Powerglide Valvebody
Founded in 1976, Coan Engineering is a well-known presence in drag-racing circles. The company has long focused on transmission performance, reliability, and commitment to its customers, who range from street-car enthusiasts to those racing in the NMCA and NMRA series. Coan played a major role in introducing the first transbrakes for
Double Dose of Action at NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals in Atlanta
Written by Mary Lendzion The pits were packed and the stands were stuffed at the 11th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by MAHLE Motorsport, April 4-7 at Atlanta Dragway. That’s where drivers in both series made every effort to wheel their cars to the coveted Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle, and
Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle—17th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem
The racing was incredibly intense and impressive as drivers from across the country threw everything they had at the track during the 17th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem, March 7-10 at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida. The first of six events on this year’s highly anticipated NMCA tour featured tight
Scott Libersher Teams Up with NMCA’s Winningest Driver, Andy Warren for 2019 | Presented by Nitto Tire
Written by Ainsley Jacobs Photography courtesy Scott Libersher, Andy Warren, and John Warren Back in 2013, Scott Libersher and his wife, Kim, were in Reno, Nevada, for the Barrett-Jackson auction at the Hot August Nights event. Libersher, who is a die-hard classic car collector but had taken some time away from racing,
2018 Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series Champions Crowned at PRI Show in Indianapolis
On December 8th, 2018, the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series class champions presented with special LSX Victor awards and Nitto Tire Diamond Tree rings to commemorate their championships this season. In attendance at the private dinner held during the PRI Show weekend were Chevrolet Performance dignitaries, including Bill Martens, Steve Walczak, Curt