The original NORRA Mexican 1000 returns on September 16-20! This is the big daddy…the forefather of desert racing. This race, originally started in 1967, eventually became the infamous Baja 1000. The National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) is proud to present the 2009 NORRA Revival of the 1967 Mexican 1000 Rally. This event, “Honoring the [...]

I have been talking to Ron Johnson from Washington state for the last year or so. He is, from what I have seen, the worlds best historian on Vic Hickey race vehicles. Not only does he own an incredible amount of photos, magazines and other Hickey memorabilia, but he also owns a few original Hickey [...]

Once again, Sand Drag Central has a great post with some photos of 90’s North East sand drag action. There is a lot more photos on their site!

Romeo was a long time member of the now defunct Kamloops Bronco Busters. He was one of those guys that would do anything to help put on the races, no questions asked. Here is some pictures that he took of local Kamloops BC races while he was out on checkpoints, as a corner marshal or [...]

Once again, there is a great thread over at the Sand Drag Central forum with pictures from some of the 90’s Gravelrama races. This is one race that I have always wanted to attend!

Here is some photos from the 1993 Gravelrama as posted on the Sand Drag Central message board. It is funny that sand drag race vehicles have not really changed their appearance from the early 80’s up to today.

Sand Drag Central is probably the best sand drag website on the east coast. They have some great photos of current and “old school” races, like the thread involving this Jeep from the 80’s. Imagine what a ride this would be! Huge horsepower blown engine, short wheelbase, incredible hookup with the dual paddles and a [...]

I came across this great photo today. Remember those wild truck pull vehicles from the 80’s and 90’s? That dual engine Kenworth, Art Arfons jet powered pullers, the Orange Blossom Special? Thank you to Hanks Truck Pictures for the photo above!

These videos was posted on Race Dezert. Walker Evans, Robby Gordon and Jack Flannery…some great old school short course action. Click through the break to see them.