Modern-day sprint cars are such hilariously overpowered ultra-lightweight track cars that many of them use massive, table-sized wings just to maintain traction, especially on dirt tracks. However, ...
In the '60s, the muscle car era was in full swing, bringing huge power to everyday models, meaning you didn't need a second specially-prepared race car for a trip to the drag strip on the weekend.
Back in the 1960s, bragging rights were measured by top speed. Everyone wanted the crown, but numbers like 170 mph sounded like science fiction on public roads, and the battle to be the fastest car of ...
BENTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Eardrums weren’t pleased, but the fans were at Benton Speedway, with a night full of competitive racing. The dirt track hosted four classes of racing, with the premier event being ...