Why is this man smiling? Not only is he driving a big ‘ol Plymouth Satellite, but he also won a bunch of rounds on his first time out to the drag races. Longtime Gearhead Magazine scribe Nate Tynan is the proud owner of this full-size 383 big-block powered ’66 Plymouth. More than a few Wednesday nights ago Nate pulled up to the beams, zoned in on the tree, and let the three-speed TorqueFlite transmission do the shifting to put more than seven cars, including a fearsome 11-second Chevy Malibu – back on the trailer. Deep-fried cheese and A&W root beer float were the reward for this string of 14.90 second elapsed time victories on the 1320 feet of the quarter mile. Amateur drag racing is alive and well, and counting on you to keep it that way. Thanks to the system of bracket racing, everyone has an equal chance to win. Fast or slow. Big or small. Bring 20 bucks or so gate, a few bucks for food, and a lead foot for the win. Follow along with the gallery captions for EZ how-to tips for successful drag racing action.
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I’ve never been a big fan of bracket racing but, if that’s what’s keeping drag strips open around the country, I’m all for it. Congrats, Nate!
Good job Nate! It is good to see these cars actually going down the track and getting some abuse instead of collecting dust in garages and getting sun bleached at car shows!
Oh man, I was up there a few weeks ago! Pulled mid 16 second quarters in the 86 Conquest! 50% off at pick your part this weekend!