Much has been written about 2-time NHRA drag racing champion Gary Beck’s storied career; I hope I can put a bit of a different spin on this legend of drag racing...
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Thoughts from “Fast Jack”
As a professional drag racer, I’m often asked for things: a signature, souvenir, photo, appearance at an event, and yes, even a written article or two. The first...
Built Ford Tough with Nitro Chevy Stuff
What is more exciting than a Big Block Chevy (BBC) powered by The Devil’s Fuel®, nitromethane shaking igniting mid-6s at 210+ mph with a stock block!? Wrapping up its...
Danny & Crystal Gerber’s ‘Wasn’t Easy’ Nitro Funny Car
Computer nerds, Danny and Crystal Gerber, have been drag racing together since late 2013 when they purchased a nitro funny car from an internet ad. During the first few...
I Just Want to Race
Al Heisley contacted me back in mid-September and asked if I would be willing to put together a couple of thoughts about being a female crew member in a male-dominated...
JDR – Jeff Diehl Racing – Nitro Funny Car
Our 2017 season was 19 out of 24 races long! Leeza & I had a rough start as we had been in a bad traffic accident in the Summer of 2016 – we were rear-ended...
Taylor Motorsports Products – Part One
Fifteen years ago, Dennis Taylor found himself telling his wife that his General Manager had decided to move on and that he was starting to look for a new GM. At the...
Knox, Knox, Knox on Heaven’s Door
Eddie Knox Finds His Newest Direction Occasionally we hear that a boat racing team has made the transition to asphalt; Eddie Hill, Jerry Toliver, Shane Westerfield and...
AmericanaPRO Detailing Americana Series™ Hot Wheels™ Car Care products joins JFR as Official Car Care Products of John Force Racing
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Nov. 10) – John Force Racing is pleased to announce that Hot Wheels™ Americana Series™ Car Care Products will become the Official Car Care...
Nitro Funny Car Motor’s “What Makes Them Tick”
Tools are already set up on both sides of the pit spot, as the nitro funny car is wheeled back from a brilliant 5.69 run. The crew scampers from the tow vehicle, each...