“ I know there were people wondering how we ended up in the [ U. S. Street Nationals ] final, or whether we really belonged there. But we’ ve been in four Pro Mod final rounds in the last six months.”— DEREK MENHOLT

IN THE ZONE: There’ s no breaking the focus of Canadian Outlaw 10.5 veteran Nick Agostino when he’ s behind the wheel of his twin-turbo, small-block-powered“ Cannoli Express”‘ 69 Camaro. He reached the U. S. Street Nationals Pro 10.5 final round.

BATTER UP: Pro 10.5 newcomer Carson Baker shows off the custom Victus Sports baseball bat he received for qualifying No. 1 at the U. S. Street Nationals.

FEAR THE BEARD: Lyle Barnett goes for the throat- literally- as he finds out he’ ll take on PDRA Pro Boost standout Kurt Steding in the opening round of Pro Mod action at the U. S. Street Nationals. Barnett used a slight holeshot advantage to get the win.

MANNY’ S BACK: Two months after setting new drag radial world records at a private test session at Rockingham Dragway, Manny Buginga straps into his ProCharged Pro Mod Mustang at the U. S. Street Nationals.

BIGGER THAN RACING: Tin Soldiers Race Cars’ Jason Terrell shares a special moment with DI Winter Series promoter Wes Buck during his opening ceremonies prayer, which reached millions when it was posted online.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY LUKE NIEUWHOF, VAN ABERNETHY, AND TOM MACHT

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