All posts by Van Abernethy
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On the Road: Richard Hutchins Embarks on 55th Season of Wheelstanding Entertainment
When it comes to witty individuals, there’s few I enjoy gleaning life experiences from more than legendary exhibition...
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Tad & Jim’s Dragway of Magnolia: A Rural Ohio Racer’s Playground
Tucked away in the tiny village of Magnolia, Ohio, you’ll find one of the oldest still-active dragstrips within...
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On the Road: Palm Beach International Raceway
Life is filled with so many first experiences and the truly notable ones are seemingly ingrained in our...
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Changing Times: NEOPMA Completes First Season After Quarter-to-Eighth-Mile Switch
Old habits die hard they say, but if the changing times bring about success, it sure makes the...
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On the Road: Funny Car Chaos Series
Imagine for a moment a group of Funny Car racers who all decided to give their cars catchy...
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ON THE ROAD: Van Abernethy Talks Holly Springs Motorsports
This coming December 23 will mark five years since a devastating tornado completely flattened Mississippi’s Holly Springs Motorsports....
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DIALED IN: Minnesota’s Multi-Purpose Brainerd International Raceway Stays Busy
If ever the description “multi-purpose” could be placed on a dragstrip, Brainerd International Raceway and Resort would most...
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Land of 10,000 Races: Minnesota’s Brainerd International Raceway Stays Busy
If ever the description “multi-purpose” could be placed on a dragstrip, Brainerd International Raceway and Resort would most...
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On The Road: Holly Springs Motorsports
This coming December 23 will mark five years since a devastating tornado completely flattened Mississippi’s Holly Springs Motorsports....
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On The Road: Cedar Falls Raceway
Iowa’s Cedar Falls Raceway has a rich history dating back to 1964 when they first broke ground on...
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Tennessee’s Crossville Dragway Weathers The Storm
When it comes to dragstrips with “curb appeal,” you’d be hard-pressed to find another track that has a...
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On The Road: Sallisaw Outlaw Drag Strip
Oklahoma’s Sallisaw Outlaw Drag Strip is a classic example of someone deciding to construct a dragstrip squarely in...
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Ezell, Wheeler and Alonzo Lead Winners at CP Promotions’ Texas Two-Step $50K
Cody Pollage was no different than any other race promoter at the onset of a brand-new season of...
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On The Road: Van’s Visit With ‘Big Daddy’ Don Garlits
If ever there was a column I wished I had more than just a single page in which...
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Level Playing Field: WSC 4.90 Outlaws Offers Even Competition for Sub-5-Second Door Cars
If ever there was a racing club that’s brimming with stiff competition and tons of diversity, not to...
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ON THE ROAD: U.S. 19 Dragway
Albany, Georgia, is a small town that’s famous for several things, not the least of which is being...
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Show-Stopper: How Lifelong Ford Fan Gary Varney Turned A Former Glidden Display Car Into A Race Winner
When it comes to cars that make a lasting impression, few have ever impacted Gary Varney the way...
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CLOSE-UP: Kevin Prior Pays Tribute to ‘The Professor’
Kevin Prior is a perfect example of how organized drag racing can turn a young man’s wayward life...
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CLOSE-UP: Pamala Wade and Her ‘Snafu’ ’37 Chevy Coupe
Pamala Wade is a woman with extremely varying interests. On one hand, she’s cultivated a lifelong passion for...
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Growing Pains: Florida’s Immokalee Regional Raceway Fending Off Nearby Airport’s Expansion
South Florida’s Immokalee Regional Raceway has always been a favorite place to compete for so many racers who...
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DI CLASSIC: Chris Rini’s Empire State of Mind
Whenever Chris Rini rolls into the water box, just moments away from doing his burnout, most any track...
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ON THE ROAD: Nahunta Dragway
When it comes to hidden gems tucked away deep inside North Carolina’s racing landscape, Nahunta Dragway may just...
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DI CLASSIC: The Legend of Todd Tutterow
Even though it’s been 27 years, Maurice Hayes vividly recalls the greatest drag racing success story to ever come...
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ON THE ROAD: Bradenton Motorsports Park
If you’ve ever wanted to journey to Bradenton Motorsports Park to enjoy the legendary Outlaw Snowbird Nationals, the...
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Turkey Beach Bash: A Look Back at Gaylon Rolison’s Inaugural Pre-Thanksgiving Bracket Race
When race promoter Gaylon Rolison Jr. wanted to put together a pre-Thanksgiving race at his local Gulfport Dragway...
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Self-Proclaimed “Hobby Racer” Fredy Scriba Dishes on Nitrous Record-Setting 5.676-second Blast
Pro Mod racer, Fredy Scriba, raised eyebrows at Maryland International Raceway during the season-opening Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod...
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ON THE ROAD: Van Wins ‘Best Appearing Journalist’ Award
I never imagined the fun I could have with a trophy that clearly wasn’t deserved, but I actually...
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ON THE ROAD: Coles County Dragway
I thoroughly enjoy when my On the Road gig unearths a gem of American history as I trek...
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ON THE ROAD: Alien City Dragway
Who doesn’t love a quality UFO story? Oh sure, there’s plenty of time-honored tales, eyewitness accounts, even the...
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ON THE ROAD: Osceola Dragway
I will always remember the first time I rolled through the gates of Osceola Dragway back in 2015....
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‘Mutt and Jeff’ Inject Fun Into Annual Bracket Race
Paul Burruss and Dylan Griffey readily admit they’re a couple of “goofy guys” who don’t take themselves too...
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Northeast Dragway’s Unlikely Road to Success
Northeast Dragway continues to thrive since opening for business 18 years ago. Nestled in Hertford, North Carolina, which...
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Vance Usilton’s Black Magic
Sixteen-year-old Vance Usilton has been patiently waiting his turn to experience the euphoria that is “Black Magic,” a...
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Donnie Gibbs Jr. is Bringing North Carolina’s Famed Mooresville Dragway Back From the Brink
Longtime chassis builder and racer Donnie Gibbs Jr. says that owning a drag strip was something of a...
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Louisiana’s No Problem Raceway Keeps the Tires Turning Year-Round
If there’s ever been a drag strip that’s perfectly positioned to take advantage of year-round racing, Belle Rose,...
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Keep on Truckin’: John Taylor’s Highly Successful Pickups
John Taylor vividly recalls those exhilarating radio spots he used to hear as a kid growing up in...
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Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman Series Enjoys Surging Car Counts
The Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman series has been consistently exceeding expectations since day 1, beginning with the Saturday...
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HOOSIER STATE HIT: Racers and Fans Flock to Muncie Dragway
Five years ago, Muncie Dragway was in a state of noticeable decline. Interest was waning from both racers...
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ON THE ROAD: Roxboro Motorsports Park
When I begin to think of tracks that host well-known events that have stood the test of time,...
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ON THE ROAD: Saying Goodbye to the DI Sprinter
Every time I head to Florida in the wintertime, I’m always reminded of the first time I ever...
