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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.