At its heart, drag racing is a sport as old as time itself. Two Neolithic cavemen run from a hungry bear; one gets eaten, one lives to run another day. Neither caveman nor bear needs to send a check ...

Anyone familiar with quarter-mile racing knows very well that spirits can easily run rampant on and around the drag strip. But there’s a harmless and easy way to settle any grudge: a quick race.

Sometimes, the best way to experience quarter-mile coolness is to be as close as possible to the action and see a couple of traditional contenders ducking it out for eternal glory. Or, at least, to ...

As plumes of smoke rise from the rear tires, Dodge and Plymouth machines stage in anticipation of a heads-up contest on storied Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan. Under their hoods, modern Hemi ...