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“ All the Track Will Hold ”
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SPECIAL SECTION 30 UNDER 30
In our latest installment of the 30 Under 30 list , we showcase individuals making significant contributions to the sport , including drivers , tuners , crew members , manufacturers , media professionals , and more . Whether they ’ re dominating the NHRA Camping World Series or leaving their imprint on local tracks nationwide , these honorees are leaving an indelible mark on the sport through diverse avenues .
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The Oral History of the PDRA
Since 2014 , the PDRA has provided a stable and competitive place to race for racers in Pro Mod , Mountain Motor Pro Stock , fast bracket racing , Jr . Dragsters and more . Here , we get into the history of the series as told by the people who made it possible . By Nate Van Wagnen
Resilience & Recovery
Rather than letting a terrifying top-end fire keep him down , three-time Funny Car Chaos champion Ken Singleton has rebounded as an equally talented crew chief . Tuning for Shayne Lawson and the “ Man-O-War ” Mustang Funny Car team , Singleton is back where he belongs . By Craig Cook
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Track prep specialist Jimmy Bradshaw pays tribute to his father , Jim Bradshaw Sr ., who passed away on August 19 . He talks about his father ’ s impact on the Maryland drag racing community as well as his lasting legacy . By Nate Van Wagnen
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On the Road
One of Van Abernethy ’ s recent journeys took him to Goodlettsville , Tennessee , the home of Dollar General , but more importantly , home of Music City Raceway . In his monthly column , Abernethy explores the track ’ s past and present .
ON THE COVER Donnie Hagar , winning of the 2023 Million Dollar Race and WDRA No Box champion , as photographed by Chris Simmons at Darlington Dragway in Hartsville , South Carolina .
PHOTOS : RICK BELDEN , JOE MCHUGH
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