Drag Strip Tank Tops

The '57 Chebby Bel Air may be one of the most iconic '50s automobiles of all time, but is without question the queen of the Tri Fives. This cartooned '57 is sporting a wild gasser stance and is ready to strut her stuff on the strip, flames and all.

Red Devil Racing Fuels were formulated in Los Angeles, exclusively with gasoline product out of the El Segundo Refinery from genuine California crude. With advertising that played on variations of 'hotter than hell,' their smoking devil was a common sight around the west coast drag strips, both on fuel drums and decals on drag racers. While others made various octanes, Red Devil only made their 110 high test which was known to be a good 5 octane higher than stated, something that would come back to bite them a few years down the road.

The Bowtie 327-cubic inch V8 originated with the small-block family of engines that first appeared in 1955 with a 265 cubic inch power plant. Following with a 283 cubic inch version that appeared in 1957, the mighty 327-inch small block made its debut in 1962. Although the 327 was eventually superseded by the 350 across the entire product line, the intermediate displacement 327 was used in just about every model on the market between 1962 and 1969. During its eight-year run, the potent 327 became known among small-block aficionados as the “mighty mouse" as it was extremely compact, highly efficient, and very powerful.

All cars that go over 150 mph in the quarter mile are required to have and use a chute, and dual chutes are required for those who go over 200 mph. But why parachutes, why not bigger brakes? When it comes to stopping a race car after reaching triple digit speeds on the drag strip, nothing beats a parachute (or two if you're a real monster). At those speeds, even the best of mechanical brakes can't bring the car to a stop without overheating, so parachutes employ simple physics to create massive amounts of drag to help bring these land missiles to a stop inside the shutdown area.

Vintage Speed Shop Hot Rod, Nostalgia Dragster, Rat Rod - Salt stained distressed look

Life Is Better At The Race Track Drag Racing

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A dragster is a specialized competition automobile used in drag racing. Dragsters, also commonly called “diggers,” can be broadly placed in three categories, based on the fuel they use: gasoline, methanol, and nitromethane. They are most commonly single-engined, though twin-engined and quad-engined designs did race in the 1950s and 1960s. The design of dragsters evolved from the front-engined rail (named for the exposed frame rails) of the earliest days of drag racing, into the “slingshot” (with the driver between or behind the rear tires, or “slicks”) of the early to middle 1960s, to the modern type common in the 1970s. Depending on the class they run in, dragsters can be injected or supercharged (or turbocharged).

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Wild Astro Custom Wheels Gardena California drag racing emblem featuring a wheeling, fire breathing vintage rail dragster.

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Bill Hays' claim to fame was, without question, his high performance racing clutches, but in the early '70s, he began toying with ignition systems. Legend has it that Bill wanted to simply call his new venture Hays Ignition, but was unable to, because of contractual obligations he had with another national brand. This led to the launch of Hays Stinger Ignition, which was named after the actual product he had come up with – The Stinger. These ignition systems were built to run with high horsepower, high compression engines, and could rule the drag strip all day long without fail. While they haven't been produced for decades, there are still plenty of used and new setups out there for sale, and just as many still on the street today.

More American Graffiti is set over the course of four New Year's Eve holidays beginning in 1964 and tells four separate stories, one of which is that of John Milner, the head honcho of the racing scene in the first film, as his drag racing career advances. John's story follows him and the Milner Racing Team crew through a series of personal and professional ups and downs, culminating in a fatal finale. This Milner Racing Team design is a replica based on a screen used tee, ensuring it's accurate to those seen in the film.

Great Lakes Dragaway is a quarter mile dragstrip in the Town of Paris, Kenosha County, near Union Grove, Wisconsin. The drag strip opened in 1955, making it the 2nd oldest continuously operating drag strip in the country after Inyokern Airport closed. #1 is Redding Raceway in California, which opened in 1953. In the early days of the track, races were started by a flagman (before drag strip Christmas Trees) and cars sometimes raced four abreast.

Grudge Racing Mode On Drag Racing Street Racer

One of the essential components to a successful drag strip run is starting-line grip, which is best achieved after performing one or more burnouts to heat up the tires. Also called anti-roll systems, launch controllers, or staging locks, line locks are crucial components for drag racers. Once activated, they lock up the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so you’re ready to perform a tire-smoking burnout, or remain staged until the lights turn green, and you unleash the beast.

Original art from Morrissey OC.

Cobra Jet Mustangs were factory-produced drag racing monsters, equipped with a 428 cubic inch displacement engine that could easily reach 410 horsepower. The official stated horsepower was 335, prompting a decades-long discussion about what the actual horsepower output of the original engine was, but also befuddling drag racing rules and insurance adjusters along the way. What we know for sure was that the final elimination run of the “Super Stock” Class came down to Cobra Jet vs. Cobra Jet, and when the dust settled, a new record had been set: 11.49 seconds... not bad for a 'stock' car.

I Might Look Like I'm Listening To You But In My Head I'm Racing & You Got Gapped

Sensing a distinct need for high-performance street and strip tires during the Golden Era of muscle cars, Formula Tires was founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To fill that need, Formula designed their Formula 1 Super Stock line, creating an instant hit that gave day two muscle cars the drag racing look with bold white sidewall lettering and a tight tread pattern that gave a racing slick appearance. Of course, these tires weren't just about good looks - they were built to perform as well, and hooked up exceptionally well on the strip, but also handled great when cruising the boulevard.

Exact recreation of the original 1964 Dan Gurney for President campaign bumper sticker, but with a Don Garlits Big Daddy twist. Period correct sticker detail for the rear of your 1960's dragster, hot rod, gasser, rail, tow car, or a nostalgic drag racing Tee design with a difference.

Drag race starting times by the flagman in the early days were not uniformly accurate, so a new timing system could hopefully be developed to correct the problems and ensure a fair race. As the story goes, Chrondek Corporation founder Oilver Riley was approached in 1962 with an idea of a step-light countdown system. LaVerne, California-based Chrondek was already working on portable timing systems before this proposal, and began refocusing their efforts to include what is now known as the standard Christmas Tree, which was debuted by Chrondek at the 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Channel the fierce competition and raw power of drag racing with this design featuring a drag car and the iconic slogan "If you ain't first, you're last."

Straight Off The Trailer Grudge Racer Drag Racing

Life Isn't a Drag, It's a Gas! - Illustration 1955 Chevy Gasser

Drag racer Dick Olsen started Competition Fiberglass in Bellflower, California sometime in the mid '60s. From scoops and spoilers to cowl hoods and complete flopper bodies, Competition Fiberglass did it all and built quite a name for themselves along the way.

Wild Mickey Thompson 4 pot Pontiac engined Tempest vintage rail dragster - Hot Rod, dragster, speed shop, race car.

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Sixties Hurst Performance Line Loc - Game changing Drag racing roll control for the perfect launch. Distressed burnout worn look.

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Vintage Hurst Perfomance 1958 Drag Racing

Atco Dragway was built in 1959, The first racers (Motor Masters hot rod club ) started at the top end racing towards the starting line. They then helped open the track on Memorial day weekend 1960 as the official opening date. Officially Opened Memorial Day weekend 1960, it is the oldest drag strip in New Jersey. The track is also sanctioned by the NHRA, the largest sanctioning body in drag racing. Atco Dragway has held over 265 events in one year, making it one of the busiest tracks in the country.

More American Graffiti is set over the course of four New Year's Eve holidays beginning in 1964 and tells four separate stories, one of which is that of John Milner, the head honcho of the racing scene in the first film, as his drag racing career advances. John's story follows him and the Milner Racing Team crew through a series of personal and professional ups and downs, culminating in a fatal finale. This Milner Racing Team design is a replica based on a screen used tee, ensuring it's accurate to those seen in the film.

Classic Tire-Melting Action!

This Is How I Roll At The Race Track Golf Cart

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