MOVERS & SHAKERS
LIVING THE DREAM: Just one year into her dream opportunity to compete in Pro Mod, Kallee Mills is making the most of it. Driving Paul Hayden’ s“ Scarlett”‘ 68 Camaro, she qualified No. 11 at the U. S. Street Nationals and reached the third round.
CARL THE CONQUEROR: Carl Stevens Jr., who won the second DI World Series of Pro Mod at Bandimere Speedway in 2018, loads a tuneup into the XRE-powered, twin-turbo Pro 10.5 Corvette he tunes for John Carinci.
FAMOSO FAMILY: Brothers Ryan and Andy Partridge pose by the bench that honors their grandparents, NHRA pioneers Bernie and Phillis Partridge, at Famoso Dragstrip, where the brothers now handle the track prep.
THE CANDY MAN: Frank Falter IV, who moved from PDRA Elite Top Dragster to Pro Boost and Pro Mod last season, gives the thumbs up as he waits to make a pass in his screw-blown“ Candy Man” Camaro.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Kinston Dragstrip owner Bobby Smith( left) surprises his longtime track photographer, Dell Purifoy, with a Lifetime Achievement award at the conclusion of the 2025 season.“ I’ m 80 years old, and Dell has been my track photographer for 30-plus years!” Smith says.
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