DSPORT Issue #266 Staff Report // Images by DSPORT Staff and Portatree In drag racing, the margin of victory can be measured in thousandths of a second. The race can be won or lost at the starting line. Racers who cut a quicker light take control of the race and […]
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The BeastMaster | Jessie Ringley’s EcoBoost-powered 8-second Mustang – The EcoBeast
DSPORT Issue #255 Text by APEworks// Photos by Kelly Myers Your mind isn’t playing tricks on You; if it seems as though this particular Ford Mustang looks familiar, that’s because it is the same EcoBoost-powered Mustang featured in DSPORT just a few short years ago. What’s changed since then? Apparently, […]
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The SHOOTOUT 2024
DSPORT Issue #267 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by MaryBeth Kiczenski and Jared Baschko After A historic turnout for the 30th AnniversAry of the shootout in 2023, many wondered if the event growth was simply due to the milestone aspect of it being the 30th anniversary. Would the success of […]
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Tale of Two Talons | Project Talon Inspiration Plus Dedication Creates Modern Nostalgia Build
DSPORT Issue #238 Text by Michael Ferrara// Photos by DSPORT Staff and Marybeth Kiczenski It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of discovery, it was the age of failure, it was the epoch of learning, it was the epoch of forgetting, […]
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Oppa Wagon Style | Jeffrey Velazquez’ Super-sized EVO CT9W
DSPORT Issue #249 Text by APEworks // Photos by Leif Bergerson Racers and gearheads around the world are familiar with most incarnations of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, or EVO as it is colloquially known. From the “Galant VR4 in Lancer clothing” EVO I to the sunset release of the EVO […]
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Quick Tech | Drag Racing Parachutes 101
The Nissan R35 GT-R had to go through a wind tunnel during testing to ensure there is nearly no resistance as it drives through the wind. The very same car when built for 8-second runs on the drag strip would have to create a lot of resistance in order to […]
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Performance Tech | Drag Racing 102
So you finally made it to your first drag strip. You launch your car, get to the finish line safely, and on your way back, the track employee gives you a receipt. Your friend tells you that it’s your time slip, so you take a photo of it pointing at […]
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Performance Tech | Drag Racing 101
Drag racing is one of the truest forms of racing. After all, there are no points for style and you certainly don’t have to go around a circuit for hours before you’re announced a winner. Instead, a quarter-mile is all it takes and the rush is real. Not too long […]
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DSPORT : Past, Present and Future
DSPORT IS NOW 100 ISSUES OLD and while we would normally take advantage of such a moment to complain about how old we have all gotten, we’ll reflect on the past instead. Thrice before, we have published retrospectives about DSPORT and its place in the industry. Most titles never turn […]
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Performance Pioneer Tony Palo Joins the DSPORT Hall Of Fame
Nearly two decades ago, Tony Palo was working at a local BMX shop in his hometown of Rockwall, Texas. Shortly after finishing high school, Palo bought his first Integra and visited Jotech Motorsports to buy some parts for it. After installing a set of lowering springs, which were not quite low […]
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Everything you need to know about the 2017 IDRC / InstaFame West Coast Nationals
The first IDRC / InstaFame event of the year takes place April 23rd at Fontana Dragway. Join the DSPORT crew for a day of fun featuring drag racing, a car show, food trucks, vendor row, raffles, a model lounge & more. Bring out your car and show us what you […]
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How to Select the Right Roll Cage Protection | Race Safety Tech
Back in 2012, driver Jeremy Foley and co-driver Yuri Kouznetsov found themselves flying off the edge of a mountain during their run up the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The 550whp Mitsubishi Evo 8 took flight from the infamous “Devil’s Playground” corner at 70 MPH as the EVO glided into […]
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Ed Bergenholtz, Racer, Innovator and Marketer | DSPORT Hall of Fame
Anyone familiar with drag racing would recognize wheelie bars and their use primarily on high-powered muscle and drag cars. They helped to keep the torquey V8-powered, wheelie-prone, rear-wheel drive machines from losing traction, control and sight of the track. In the 1990s, no one thought it would be an effective […]
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Race Safety Tech | The Right Setup Could Save Your Life
Many racing sanctioning bodies require drivers to be able to exit a stopped car in only seven seconds in the case of an emergency. This may not sound like a long time, but it can feel like forever when flames fill the vehicle cabin. All the while, the driver must […]
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Performance Pioneer Stephan Papadakis Joins the DSPORT Hall Of Fame
The import scene of the early 1990s not only kicked off the import performance revolution but also fostered the inception and growth of the import drag racing scene. For some, like Stephan Papadakis, it started on the street and became a passion that he took to the next level. By […]
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