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Lil Gangstas, Big Dreams

What started as two Texas racers chasing a way to stay in the sport has grown into one of grassroots drag racing’ s biggest success stories. Tom Gunner and Michael Poland reflect on the unlikely partnership behind Lil Gangstas, the class’ s meteoric rise, and their mission to create opportunities for racers while leaving drag racing better than they found it.
By NATE VAN WAGNEN
PHOTO: DARREL JACKSON JR.
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