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Because everything revolves around crossovers, SUVs, and trucks these days, even the derogatory “soccer mom” jokes have moved into the 4x4 field. But some people know exactly how to show they don’t care.

Although it’s typically easy to highlight the usual suspects in a drag racing crowd, experience teaches quarter-mile fans to be patient and always on the lookout for surprises. So, here goes another one.

Although some of the muscle cars in question are proper legends, people still love to make fun of them. The Mustangs have their fails, while Dodge’s Hellcats are deemed heavy and powerful... but still unable to deliver a proper dragstrip launch. But there are exceptions.

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 settle a grudge.

Anyone seeking a traditional entry into the world of quarter-mile drag racing probably can’t go wrong when selecting the Mustang platform. Especially if the racer is not of the stock variety.

A true celebration of everything powered by the (in)famous General Motors LS series of engines, the Holley LS Fest is the place to be if you are into such V8s. And with so many things to do and see, no one will leave disappointed.

Some people really manage to be great at just about everything. Let’s take this twin-turbo 2004 Pontiac GTO owner for example. He’s got the mechanical skills to build a racing setup at home. He’s also able to drive said racer to the drag strip. And then he’s also good behind the wheel...

Whenever bikes and automobiles have a race encounter, sparks will fly. If not literally, at least figuratively. This is the better case because that means no accidents are involved and we can enjoy the shenanigans knowing that everyone is safe and sound.

With a name like the “Street Racer Wild Class,” everyone can expect a heap of wonderous encounters from the most recent Street Car Takeover that occurred in Bowling Green, Kentucky. And the racers gathered at the Beech Bend Raceway Park surely delivered.

There are quite a few car lovers out there who couldn't care less about the fact that a back seat and two extra doors separate the Dodge Charger Hellcat from the Chevrolet Corvette—all they want is to see these bad boys racing. And the adventure we have here brings us plenty of that.