DI114
FEATURES
22 Turbo Talk
There was a time when turbocharged
entries in drag racing were considered
experimental by default, but men like
Harry Hruska have helped harness and
refine the massive horsepower potential
of single- and twin-turbocharged race
engines. By Lisa Collier
“All the Track
Will Hold”
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26 The Spirit of No-Prep
As the popularity of ‘no-prep’ racing
has exploded, so have the purses associated with events featuring the exciting
eliminator – drawing pro-level teams
with big budgets and top-tier performance. Shannon Morgan’s challenge
is to maintain the unique brand of
racing’s forward momentum, but also
preserve its low-budget, weekend warrior roots. By Brandon W. Mudd
92 Family Fun
Bob Rahaim is one of the toughest
competitors in NHRA Pro Mod and a
championship contender every season.
He’s having the time of his life, but it
wouldn’t mean anything to him if he
didn’t have his family by his side every
step of the way. By Josh Hachat
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102 The Racer’s Friend
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DEPARTMENTS
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42 Jason Miller’s Craft
42-year-old Jason Miller, son of legendary track operator Royce, keeps the
family tradition of industry-leading
promotional tactics and blockbuster
events alive. By Josh Hachat
DRAG ST RIP AFFAIRS
82 Douglas & Fickler
Newly appointed SEMA board members Chris Douglas of COMP Cams and
Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive touch base
on all things going fast in the lead-up to
2017. By Josh Hachat
CLOS E -U P
110 For the Win
Kevin Fiscus outlasted a slew of heavyhitters at the 2016 Shakedown at the
Summit to take the $40,000 Outlaw
Pro Mod win at Norwalk this September. By Cole Rokosky
ON THE COVER Cameron Ferré as photographed by Rick Belden in Concord, North Carolina.
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Issue 114
PHOTOS: RICK BELDEN, RANDY HALL, NHRA / NATIONAL DRAGSTER
Amongst the best-known people at the
drag strip – outlaw or sanctioned – is
Mickey Thompson’s Tommy Kundrik,
who has spearheaded the company’s
growth at the drag strip over the course
of the last several years by lending his
expertise to anyone willing to ask a
question. By Josh Hachat