Written By John F. Katz Photography Courtesy of the Manufacturers/Chassis Builders As what launched as a truly outlaw, grudge-fueled, run-what-you-brung-to-the-unkempt-eighth-mile kind of racing has become increasingly sanctioned, standardized, professionalized—and costly—how has the 10-wide-tire classes retained their still gritty-seductive appeal? “It’s the thrill of it,” replied Tim Lyons, owner of Lyons Custom Motorsports in
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The Glue That Binds Us Together—Talking Traction Compound With The Pros
Written By Steve Baur Photography by the FSC Staff While it’s easy to see that improvements in engine and tire technology have led to increased on-track performance, track prep in recent years has contributed just as much, especially with higher-horsepower, heads-up cars. Over the last few years, ProMedia has doubled down on
Mo Halls Wins Outlaw 10.5 at Cecil County; Outlaw 10.5 Future Questioned | Presented by Nitto Tire
The drag racing world saw Outlaw 10.5 rise to national prominence in the late 1990s as it gripped the community with its unpredictability and big dollar shootouts. Names like Tim Lynch, Steve Kirk Jr., Brad Brand, and so many others became legends of the sport, continually pushing technology and proving
#PureEvil In the 8s—RPD/FSC Project Car Scores First 8-second NA Coyote Run | Presented by Nitto Tire
Big Changes for Little Evil | Presented by Nitto Tire
North Carolina native David Pearson has been racing since the late ‘90s, but he’s constantly reinventing himself and his current ride, a ’93 Ford Mustang known as “Little Evil.” Recently, Pearson and his wife-slash-tuner, Tracy, have put the car through yet another revision and are hoping to come out ahead
A Meticulous Mastermind: Car Chief Tim Davis
Behind every successful racer is a successful team that works tirelessly to ensure that no details are overlooked and everything is in its place. And, behind every successful team is a strong leader—a crew chief whose heroics often go overlooked, but are ultimately essential to glory. Tim Davis, 38, perhaps best
New Product—Mickey Thompson Releases New Sportsman S/R Skinny Front Radial
Drivers of high-horsepower late-model street cars can have a true drag race look and performance with the recently expanded Sportsman S/R front radial tire line from Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels. The skinny front tire solution for today’s heavy muscle cars, the Sportsman S/R front radial is now available in a
Benjamin Board to Return to Xtreme Pro Mod at NMCA Season-Opener | Presented By Nitto Tire
New Year, New Car, New Opportunities for Gary Lee | Presented by Nitto Tire
Al Davis Aiming for NMRA Steeda Limited Street | Presented by Nitto Tire
While Al Davis had been racing in NMRA QA1 True Street, Roush Performance Super Stang and Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle, he’s preparing his 2011 Mustang for NMRA Steeda Limited Street in 2018. The heads-up category designed for small block Ford, Modular and Coyote combinations with single power-adders in 1954 and