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A never-settle attitude has served Dean Marinis well , from his early days racing on the streets outside New York City through his ascension in the drag radial ranks . Even after moving up to Pro Modified , where ’ s both driven and tuned some of the quickest nitrous cars in the world , Marinis strives to get more out of the cars he drives , tunes and maintains in multiple areas of the sport . His recent work with NHRA Pro Mod star and new Funny Car owner Chad Green even has him pondering the workings of a nitro car , the next frontier on his quest for perfection . BY JOSH HACHAT

PHOTO : COLE ROKOSKY

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