Staging Lanes: Red, White, and Blue

While others debate the merits of zoomie headers versus bull horns on nitrous cars, David Brinkley adds another option to the mix with his flame-throwing hood-exit zoomies. Brinkley’s FuelTech-controlled “Patriot” ’68 Camaro is powered by a Musi 959-cubic-inch engine. The team raises awareness and funds for Racing for Veterans USA, a 501c3 organization. Brinkley has driven the Patriot to numerous no-time shootout victories, including the N/T 275 win at Battle of the Thrones at Civil Wars. 

[Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #190, the State of Drag Issue, in September/ October of 2024.]

Photograph by Chris Sears
Rockingham Dragway
Rockingham, North Carolina
Sunday, April 28th, 2024

This story was originally published on October 23, 2024.

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