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Chip Off the Old Block
As the son of three-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Jason Line , it should come as no surprise that 18-year-old Jack Line is making moves in the world of naturally aspirated drag racing . By Kelly Wade
Lead Foot City
This fall , the multi-purpose facility north of Tampa known as Lead Foot City is set to open a new eighth-mile dragstrip , adding another outlet for Florida ’ s speed-obsessed to pursue their passion . By Madelyn Marconi
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Get Excited
Nearly 15 years after the first version of our “ 25 Reasons To Be Excited About Drag Racing ” feature , the DI team takes an updated look at the reasons why we believe we ’ re all living in drag racing ’ s “ good old days .” By DI Staff
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Doug Kalitta : The DI Interview
Doug Kalitta , who scored his first NHRA Top Fuel world title last November after 26 years of attempts , discusses his title defense , working with legendary nitro tuner Alan Johnson , and more . By Nate Van Wagnen
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Drag racing lost one of its most passionate and dedicated photographers when Roger Richards passed away on June 24th at age 80 . For the last 25 years , he captured drag racing ’ s memories through the lens of his cameras , making many friends along the way . By Nate Van Wagnen
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On the Road
Van Abernethy ’ s mission to visit as many of America ’ s dragstrips as possible recently took him to Owensboro , Kentucky ’ s Windy Hollow Dragway , marking his 165th different track .
ON THE COVER Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John Force as photographed by David Hilner during the PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton , Florida .
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