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“All the Track
Will Hold”
FEATURES
18 Carrying on the Legacy
Trevor Larkin grew up at the track with
his dad, “Little Tommy” Larkin, and
legends like Tom McEwen and Don
Prudhomme. Today, he’s carry on his late
father’s legacy by working toward a rac-
ing career of his own. By Kelly Wade
24 New Focus, No Prep
In this very issue last year, former grudge
racer Justin “Lil Country” Swanstrom
was breaking into the Radial vs. the
World scene. After some success in
that world, the 24-year-old Floridian
is shifting his focus to the ever-
growing Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings
invitational series. By Craig Cook
26 Best and Worst
of Lights Out 11
As usual, the 11th annual running of
Duck X Productions’ Lights Out race
was packed with all kinds of memorable
happenings, from record-breaking small-
blocks to the customary flying Radial vs.
the World car. The DI team breaks down
the biggest moments here.
By Nate Van Wagnen
26
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Pro 275 Stars
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As purpose-built, lightweight race cars
continue to infiltrate Radial vs. the
World, its younger, smaller-tired brother,
Pro 275, is becoming an attractive option
for racers and fans alike. Here, some of
Pro 275’s stars explain why the class is
growing so quickly. By Josh Hachat
DEPARTMENTS
50 On the Road
DI traveling writer, columnist and subscription
slinger Van Abernethy has been to a lot of drag
strips – 146 to be exact – but until recently, his
list was missing one lone track in his home
state of North Carolina – Nahunta Dragway.
DI CO LU MNIST
53 The Real Deal
Past PDRA Pro Boost world champion
Tommy D’Aprile dives into the issue of
comparing one’s self to others, explaining
why it’s important to strive to be better
without using others as a comparison.
T H E DE TAILS
84 Dylan Goacher’s
‘Kingpin’
Dylan Goacher collaborated with
street car racing legend Larry Larson
to build his latest project, the “King-
pin” ’68 Nova. By Nate Van Wagnen
ON THE COVER Radial vs. the World standout Tim Slavens (center) and tuners Joe Oplawski (left) and Mark “Tydo” Werdehausen
as photographed by John Fore III at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Georgia.
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