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Hard Work & Hustle

At just 19 years old , Cody Krohn has a list of accomplishments that would make many grown adults envious . He ’ s been to multiple Top Alcohol Dragster finals , gone toe-to-toe with Tony Stewart , and now he ’ s preparing to make his Top Fuel debut . By Ainsley Jacobs

Saying Goodbye to ‘ Thunder Mountain ’

On the third weekend in July , the NHRA Camping World Series and fans from all over gathered at Bandimere Speedway for the final NHRA Mile-High Nationals . It was an emotional and fitting sendoff for the historic Colorado track , which is due to close in October . By Nate Van Wagnen

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Night Under Fire 2023

Fifty years ago , the late Bill Bader Sr . purchased a track now known as Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk , Ohio . A few years later , he created Night Under Fire , a single-day event that continues to celebrate fast cars , flames , and family . By Kayla Zadel

Period-Correct & Prospering

In the 12 years since Quain Stott formed the Southeast Gassers Association , the series has grown from its humble roots in the Southeast to a touring circuit that attracts racers and fans to small tracks from the Southeast and into the Midwest . By Van Abernethy

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On the Road

Going to the drag races is more than just a day at a racetrack for columnist Van Abernethy . In this issue ’ s edition of his column , he talks about the other elements of a drag racing road trip that he appreciates .

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ON THE COVER JCM Racing team owners Joe E . Maynard and Joe C . Maynard as photographed by Joe McHugh at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison , Colorado .

DIALED IN

World Footbrake Challenge

The BTE World Footbrake Challenge has steadily grown over the years into a must-attend event for footbrake racers all over the eastern U . S . and beyond . This year ’ s edition drew a record 713 entries .. By Van Abernethy

PHOTOS : RICK BELDEN , VAN ABERNETHY AND NHRA

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