PILOTING ‘ THE BLACKBIRD ’ Alex Laughlin , who is well on his way to driving nearly every type of drag racing vehicle imaginable , is strapped in and ready to make a pass in Geoff Turk ’ s “ Blackbird X ” Dodge Challenger Drag
Pak in Holley EFI Factory X competition .
PHOTOGRAPH BY KRISTA ZIVCIC
ROOKIE RECOGNITION Tony Stewart , a multi-time champion on some of motorsports ’ highest levels and now a Top Alcohol Dragster regional champion , shares a moment with fellow NHRA Top Fuel rookie Ida Zetterström , the 2023 FIA European Top Fuel champion , in the staging lanes before a qualifying pass .
PHOTOGRAPH BY KRISTA ZIVCIC
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