Construction at Drag City

SPONSOR TENTS! These little shade structures have been staples of outdoor events for as long as I can remember. They add to the carnival atmosphere of the infield and give the track a chance to rake in more dough from sponsors, and the sponsors a chance to get their wares In front of the public.Continue reading “Construction at Drag City”

The Replacements – Episode I

Well of course I wasn’t done building cars! What fun would that be??? Though it is true that I’m focusing mostly on my diorama now, as well as tuning and maintaining my cars, I could never really stop completely, because that’s the most funnest part of this hobby! So, since there’s no sense in addingContinue reading The Replacements – Episode I

The Long Hard Road at Month’s End

Boy, you’re gonna carry that weight, carry that weight a long time… I have been absent from my blog and from my track for almost 2 weeks. In that time, I’ve worked over 112 hours trying to ram through a network redesign at my engineering firm’s office in the after-hours and weekends without anyone noticing,Continue reading The Long Hard Road at Month’s End

Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’70 Ford Maverick, tunnel-rammed monster!

BODY: Road Race Replicas WHEELS: Vincent TIRES: Road Race Replicas Pity the Ford Maverick, red-headed step child of the pony car class. It wasn’t a bad car, it was just sort of…unnecessary. Ford already had the Mustang and the Falcon, and while the Maverick was ostensibly a replacement for the Falcon, it always seemed toContinue reading Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’70 Ford Maverick, tunnel-rammed monster!

DIORAMA DETAILS: The Racer’s Paddock

The paddock at Drag City is a vibrant hub for spectators, offering close encounters with cars, drivers, and mechanics. The newly expanded area enhances visibility and accessibility. As cars transition from inspection to the paddock, enthusiasts admire a mix of muscle cars and vintage vehicles, creating an electric atmosphere on race day.