In the early 1960s, drag racing gained momentum as a popular motorsport in the United States. Automakers started recognizing its value as a marketing tool, especially among younger buyers. Classic ...
Dick Mayne is nearing 78 years old. He still has a need for speed. A lifelong Gypsum resident, Mayne for the last 30 years has been working on his drag racer, a heavily modified 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
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When Chevy gave mid-size cars drag-strip power
In the mid-20th century, Chevrolet revolutionized the automotive industry by infusing mid-size cars with unprecedented drag-strip power. This bold move helped shape the muscle car era, establishing ...
The general view is that the 1960s muscle car era kicked off with Pontiac's 1964 introduction of the GTO. The GTO would spark a revolution across Detroit's automakers, putting the youth market in its ...
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