Drag Illustrated Issue 113, September 2016 | Page 16

A RETRO SCENE Crew members on Chris “The Greek” Karamesines NHRA Top Fuel dragster thrash outside their vintage Chaparral trailer to service the Lucas Oil-backed, Don Schumacher Racing capsule-equipped rail between rounds during the NHRA Southern Nationals. After qualifying 15th with a 4.149-second, 278.75mph lap, the Chicago-based driver, whom NHRA reports is 84-years-old, met up with fellow Lucas Oil racer Richie Crampton in the opening stanza, but went into almost instant tire spin and threw in the towel after a couple whacks of the throttle. Photograph by Chris Sears Atlanta Dragway | Commerce, Georgia | Saturday, May 14, 2016 16 | D r a g I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com Issue 113