2023 Photo Annual: Divine Speed

A veteran of the Mustang racing scene for more than 20 years, “Wild” Bill Devine is finding the sweet spot for his Bullseye turbocharged ‘01 Mustang that now competes in PDRA Pro Street. Photograph by Jason Reiss [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual Issue, in Jan/Feb of 2024.] This…

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NBC to attach heart rate monitors to athletes’ parents during 2024 Olympics — possibly with onscreen sponsors

NBCUniversal is making big changes to its 2024 Summer Olympics coverage from Paris, France. In addition to reeling in network stars, the broadcaster will have parents of Olympic athletes wearing heart rate monitors to gauge their stress levels. With a gigantic investment into Olympic coverage, the media giant is admittedly looking to broaden its audience…

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2023 Photo Annual: Helping Hand

Daegan Kirk lends a hand to the family-based crew on the Extreme Pro Stock Mustang driven by his father, third-generation Pro Stock racer Justin Kirk. It’s safe to say he’s training to become the next generation in the seat. Photograph by Tara Bowker [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual…

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2023 Photo Annual: A Watchful Eye

PDRA starter Kyle Lang puffs his trademark cigar while checking out the racing surface in between pairs of pro qualifying at the American Doorslammer Challenge at Summit Motorsports Park. Photograph by Tara Bowker [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual Issue, in Jan/Feb of 2024.] This story was originally published…

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2023 Photo Annual: Fireworks and Fuelers

Is there a better pairing than fireworks and a cacklefest at sundown? We don’t think so. Photograph by Marc Gewertz [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual Issue, in Jan/Feb of 2024.] This story was originally published on April 23, 2024. The post 2023 Photo Annual: Fireworks and Fuelers first…

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2023 Photo Annual: SoCal Sunset

In an iconic scene, Kamaka Pocock launches off the Bakersfield starting line in the Lemons Headers “California Hustler” Nostalgia Funny Car at the March Meet. Photograph by Marc Gewertz [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual Issue, in Jan/Feb of 2024.] This story was originally published on April 23, 2024….

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2023 Photo Annual: Flame On

Excessive header flames light up the supercharged engine on “Nitro” Mike Kunz’s “Walking Tall” PT Cruiser wheelstander, providing a detailed look at the powerplant before taking off for a pass down the Bakersfield quarter mile. Photograph by Marc Gewertz [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual Issue, in Jan/Feb of…

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2023 Photo Annual: Time Traveller

Bob Hawkins suits up to make a pass in his “Time Traveller II” AA/FD slingshot dragster at Santa Pod Raceway’s Dragstalgia event, where Hawkins competes in the Nostalgia Cannonball division and occasionally lights up a fire burnout. Photograph by David Beitler [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #186, the Photo Annual Issue, in Jan/Feb…

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