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‘ Cleetus ’ Races to the Rescue
Garrett Mitchell , known by millions for his automotive antics as “ Cleetus McFarland ” on YouTube , jumped at the opportunity to help Hurricane Helene victims . Flying his helicopter , the past 30 Under 30 honoree delivered supplies and pulled survivors out of dangerous situations . By Madelyn Marconi
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SPECIAL SECTION 30 UNDER 30 2024
Celebrating its 10th year , the DI 30 Under 30 List focuses on 30 of the sport ’ s most accomplished and promising individuals younger than 30 . This year ’ s list is diverse as ever , featuring drivers , crew chiefs , track officials , media members , fabricators and more from numerous different classes , series , types of racing , and even countries .
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Sick 66
Following successful drag-anddrive events like Sick Week and Sick Summer , Tom Bailey and his Sick the Magazine team branched out with hot rodding ’ s ultimate road trip . Hitting a handful of tracks along Route 66 , Sick 66 tested drag-and-drive ’ s toughest . By Luke Nieuwhof
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TRIBUTE 50 Carl Moyer
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DI Founder Wes Buck pays tribute to one of his mentors , former Pro Modified racer , Eddyville Raceway Park track owner , and Iowa car dealer Carl Moyer , who passed away September 28 at age 83 .
DI COLUMNIST
On the Road
DI ’ s own Van Abernethy looks back on his recent trip to the new Flying H Drag Strip , the 166th different track he ’ s visited in his travels . Located outside Kansas City , Flying H has placed itself firmly on the map by hosting some major events .
ON THE COVER PDRA Pro Street drivers Ethan Steding and Scott Kincaid and tuner Ronnie Green Jr . as photographed by Rick Belden at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie , Virginia .
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