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The Sticky Science
Track specialist Lanny Miglizzi likely knows more about the racing surface at any given national event drag strip in the country than anyone in the world , oftentimes spending as much as a week examining and testing the rubbercoated concrete and asphalt in the days leading up to an NHRA national event and reporting his findings to the infamous “ brain trust ” at John Force Racing . By Elon Werner
“ All the Track Will Hold ”
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Rock Out
From screaming guitars to screaming superchargers , former world-touring musician turned crew chief for hire Jon Salemi knows how to turn-the-dial-toeleven on stage and on the drag strip . By Ainsley Jacobs
Passion Play
Be it nitro racing or pizza making , Brian Corradi knows the recipe for success , and his two NHRA Top Fuel championships and booming pizza restaurant are proof positive . By Nate Van Wagnen
Second-Generation Wheelman
Ty Tutterow , son of doorslammer racing legend Todd , has been earning his stripes as a crewman on his dad ’ s innumerable race cars since he was in elementary school . Now , having earned the respect and trust of his famous father , he ’ s getting his chance behind the wheel . By Van Abernethy
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Texas-based tuner Chase Driskell is having the time of his life turning wrenches and punching keys in the incredibly exciting world of drag radial racing . By Ainsley Jacobs
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NHRA ’ s unsung hero and beloved underdog – Funny Car standout and auto repair shop owner Tim Wilkerson – opens up on all things championship drag racing . By Brandon W . Mudd
ON THE COVER Mike Janis and Mike Janis Jr . as photographed by Steve Janis in Elma , New York .
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Restored for Racing
Indiana-based , 60-year-old Mopar faithful Jeff Russell leans on drag racing his 1966 Plymouth Barracuda to keep him young , and off the couch . By Van Abernethy
PHOTOS : MIKE SANTORO , JOHN FORCE RACING , VAN ABERNETHY
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