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Money Moves
This winter, an unprecedented one million dollars is on the line for any Pro Mod driver who can win all three DI Winter Series races. DI founder and DIWS promoter Wes Buck shares why the new Elite Motorsports Million is so important. By Wes Buck
Fletcher Cox Tackles Pro Street
After retiring from a prolific career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Fletcher Cox is shifting from car owner to driver. He’ s the latest serious contender to join the PDRA’ s Pro Street ranks, pairing high horsepower with 10.5-inch slicks. By Nate Van Wagnen
Life Beyond Street Outlaws
With the stars of Street Outlaws at a crossroads, original cast members James“ Doc” Love, Joe“ Dominator” Woods, Sean“ Farmtruck” Whitley, and Jeff“ AZN” Bonnett look back on the show’ s run and what the future holds. By Craig Cook
“ All the Track Will Hold”
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The Rise of Lil Gangstas
From gritty outlaw tracks in Texas to the high-profile Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod in Florida, the class known as Lil Gangstas is quickly becoming drag racing’ s hottest grassroots movement. By Nate Van Wagnen
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At an age when many people start winding down, Willard Kinzer dove head-first into drag racing, competing well into his 90s. The World War II veteran and oil and gas magnate passed away July 24th.
ON THE COVER Six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson as photographed by Rick Belden at KB Titan Racing in Mooresville, North Carolina.
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The Real Deal
Longtime columnist Tommy D’ Aprile discusses his upcoming return to Pro Modified action in the DI Winter Series, and why his focus is not on what he can get from the venture, but what he can give.
PHOTOS: KYLE CHRIST, TIMOTHY GOURLEY, LUKE NIEUWHOF
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