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GALLERY: West Coast Rumble at Famoso Dragstrip

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The inaugural West Coast Rumble made its debut at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California, Feb. 15-16. The event featured Truck Wars, along with several other exciting classes that provided something for both racers and fans.

Drag Illustrated contributing photographer Tom Macht was at Famoso Dragstrip for the event debut and captured some of the people and cars that made the event so special.

Street Outlaws star Boddie was on the Famoso Dragstrip starting line for the West Coast Rumble
Ivan Pacheco blazes the rear slicks on his Mustang
Famoso’s Traction specialist Jim Black talks during the drivers at Famoso Dragstrip for the West Coast Rumble
Darrin Brown works on the valve train in his pit area
Stephanie Jones Finds the starting line traction at Famoso Dragstrip for the West Coast Rumble
Darrell Wiltz puting the bodywork back on a drag bike in the Famoso Dragstrip pits
Dave Holtgrew set the timing on his race car in the pits
Mike Owen leaves wheels high at Famoso Dragstrip
Tim Huddleston during the drivers meeting before the West Coast Rumble
Joe Culwell leaves the starting line
Famed announcer Mike English at the microphone
Brian Anderson smokes the slicks on his Orange Camaro at Famoso Dragstrip for the West Coast Rumble
Nick Van Horn leaves the Jim Black prepared starting line during the West Coast Rumble
Javier Becerra smokes the rear slicks
Mike Orban sets the tire pressure in the Famoso Dragstrip staging lanes
Mike Orban burns some rubber at Famoso Dragstrip for the West Coast Rumble
Taro Martinez waits in the Famoso dragstrip staging lanes before his pass during
John Durden smokes the rear slicks on his Pro Mod
Tony Klink behind the wheel of his VW
Ryan Priddy puts on a smoke show for the fans
Kamaca Pocock sends “The Boogieman” down Famoso Dragstrip
Dan Davis launches The Patriot down the famous Famoso Dragstrip
Crowed favorite Meghan Gorman blazes the rear slicks on her Camaro

This story was originally published on February 17, 2025. Drag Illustrated

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