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Right on the Number – Clocking the Perfect Pass in Hot Rod Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week and Sick Summer 8.50-Second Limited Classes

If you’re a fan of drag-and-drive events, you’ve likely witnessed or heard about certain classes that are limited based on elapsed times due to a variety of factors.

Although Hot Rod Drag Week didn’t start out with the intention of making their Street Race classes into an index-based competition, that’s become the norm.

And the competition to run that 8.500 perfect pass has been heating up, as well as the list of drivers who have accomplished the task, from five events annually held in the US.

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The Long Road Back – Rebuilding a ’69 Chevelle Stolen and Recovered During Rocky Mountain Race Week

It’s among the most gut wrenching things a car enthusiast can experience when your ride is stolen. Advancements in GPS tracking and theft deterrents have made a dent to bring the numbers down to an extent, but thousand of thefts still happen. And although a recent theft during a drag-and-drive event didn’t have a 100-percent happy ending, the car was recovered thanks to the efforts of the car community and social media at large.

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