This summary highlights several notable drag racing entries featuring classic and modern cars, focusing on their specifications and competition details.
Davis Motor Co. / Drag Hag – A 1970 Ford Maverick owned by Harold Dutton from Morrow, Georgia. This Pro Stock vehicle is powered by a 427 cubic inch Ford SOHC and has a 4-speed manual transmission.
Gas-tric – A 1970 dragster owned by Dick McFarland from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, features an unknown chassis and a 392 cubic inch Chrysler Hemi with direct drive, achieving a quarter-mile ET of 7.890 seconds.
Livingston-Tidwell – John Livingston’s 1965 Plymouth Belvedere, with a 426 cubic inch Plymouth Hemi and 4-speed manual, entered twice in 1968 and 1969 with a notable ET of 11.240 seconds at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, California.
Bluebird Turf – A modern entry by Dave Richards with a 2018 Ford Mustang, powered by a 500 cubic inch AJPE Hemi.
NAPA Auto Parts – This 2023 Toyota Supra, driven by Ron Capps, features a 500 cubic inch DSM Hemi.
Many of these vehicles are highly competitive, showcasing the evolution of drag racing from classic to contemporary forms while maintaining a commitment to high-performance engineering.