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santacomputer.gif (2252 bytes)Santa’s on the internet this year. Here are some gift ideas for your favorite drag racer (even if that’s yourself!) Whether it’s for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa or to celebrate the end of the year, someone you know wants at least one of these items. This list will run through the end of January because, as we all know, a late present is better than no present at all. A happy and healthy holiday season to you all from the staffers of Drag Racing Online.

 

Autographed Books **Limited Copies**

tfhandbook.jpg (36523 bytes)Available nowhere else — "The Top Fuel Handbook" special edition uniquely signed by the author (no two alike), DRO’s own Chris Martin. This book contains everything you always wanted to know about Top Fuel, but didn’t know who to ask. Chris Martin wrote for National Dragster for 20 years and is an acknowledged historian of drag racing. (If Chris doesn’t know the answer, then you really don’t need to either.) A limited number of copies are available as this book is now out of print. $20 per copy, includes shipping. Missouri residents please add 7.225% sales tax. Signed copies available only from Autographix Motorsports Communication, 114 E. Elm St. #8, O’Fallon, MO 63366-2642.
Phone 636-272-6301

Kaboom!

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Photo A
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Photo B

You love the photo; Sports Illustrated loved the photo; only the Herbert team wasn’t wild about it. Get your copy of the drag racing photos of the year. Printed on ultra glossy paper. 20x30: $125 11x14: $50 8x10: $25

Please state Photo A or Photo B. Shipping is included. Missouri residents please add 7.225% sales tax. Available only from Autographix Motorsports Communication, 114 E. Elm St. #8, O’Fallon, MO 63366-2642.
Phone 636-272-6301

 

Nitrous or Carb Fuel control System

fuelcontrol.jpg (24482 bytes)Control of fuel pressure means smooth, consistent runs down the track. Eliminate fuel pressure drop when you hit the throttle or activate your nitrous system with this fuel control system from Koehler Engineering. Originally designed for nitrous, this system also works great on carbs. A return line to tank is required. All AN fittings are included. Price is $165. Koehler Engineering specializes in nitrous oxide injection, consultation, and custom components. For more information on this nitrous fuel control system and other specialized nitrous systems contact Dave Koehler Engineering, Dept. DRO, 1888 C.R. 1600 N, Urbana IL 61802, 217-469-7663, email nosman@aol.com. 217-469-7663, email nosman@aol.com.

 

"Y2KaBoom!"

pennzoil.jpg (43563 bytes)End the Millennium with a bang! Kenny Youngblood's 22 x 22 inch portrait of Eddie Hill (from a photo by Ed Golden) will definitely do the job! The edition of 999, plus 99 Artist Proofs is reproduced on 80 lb. acid free cover stock and each is signed and numbered by the artist. Avoid the Y2K panic.. reserve yours today (for mid-December delivery) by calling 'Blood's 24 hr, toll free order line at 1-888-367-9830, or send $99.99 each or $199.99 for the A/Ps (plus $6.95 s/h) to YOUNGBLOOD MOTORSPORT GALLERY, P.O. Box 3112, Big Bear City, CA 92314. Tell 'em you saw it on Drag Racing Online and get a free Kenny Youngblood "Beyond 300" poster!

For an even better look at this artwork, check out this month's Backdoor

 

Drag Racing Online CD

drocd.jpg (26767 bytes)You asked for it, you got it! Past editions of Drag Racing Online preserved for posterity. All updates included for each month. Please note which issue you want: September (Vol. I No. 1), October (Vol. I. No. 2), November (Vol. I No. 3) or December (Vol. I. No. 4). Each edition is available for $9.95, shipping included. Missouri residents please add 7.225% sales tax. Available only from Autographix Motorsports Communication, 114 E. Elm St. #8, O’Fallon, MO 63366-2642. Phone 636-272-6301

Race with the Legend

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Not many companies have been around for over 50 years, let alone a leader in the field for that long. Ed Iskenderian ground his own design cams right after WWII and was a sponsor of young Don Garlits. This jacket with great car graphics which proclaims Isky’s place in racing is available for only $75 from Isky Racing Cams, Dept. DRO, 16020 S. Broadway, Gardena, CA 90247 or connect to their website www.iskycams.com.

 

 

Do You Have a Different Perspective?

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A. Rear View
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B. No Burnouts
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C. Chicken Head

Let everyone know that you get a different perspective on drag racing with a T-shirt from Drag Racing Online, the first real drag racing magazine on the internet. Shirts are white 100% cotton with three versions available:

A. Rear View

B. No Burnouts

C. Chicken Head

Cost is $14.95 for L or XL, $19.95 for XXL or XXXL. Please state size and version when ordering.

Mousepads are also available in all three versions for $6.95.

Shipping is FREE for orders received through Jan. 31, 2000. Missouri residents please add 7.225% sales tax. Order from Autographix Motorsports Communication, Dept. DRO, 114 E. Elm St. #8, O’Fallon, MO 63366.
Phone 636-272-6301

 

 

 

BDS 30th Anniversary Jacket

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To celebrate their 30th year of building superchargers, Blower Drive Service has a preview anniversary suede jacket. Cost of the jacket is $95 plus shipping and handling. A wool jacket with leather sleeves and a denim version are also available. BDS also has several style of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps. For free literature and decals contact BDS, Dept. DRO, 12140 Washington Blvd, Whittier CA 90606, phone 562-693-4302 or shop the website at www.BlowerDriveService.com.

 

Hot Rod Nostalgia

magalog.jpg (82159 bytes)It’s a catALOG with the largest compilation of hot rod artwork, books, memorabilia, and what have you in one publication; it’s a MAGazine with interviews and articles you can’t get anywhere else — it’s a MAGALOG! Hot Rod Nostalgia is available for only $5 from Hot Rod Nostalgia, Dept. DRO, PO Box 249, West Point, CA 95255-0249. Phone 209-293-2114. Check out the website at  www.hotrodnostalgia.com.

 

Cack - Cack - Cack

nitrocackcover.jpg (31720 bytes)NITRO CACK: No sound compares with the thunderous roar of Top Fuel dragsters. Well, we’ve captured the rush! If you want to feel like you’re standing next to top fuelers on the starting line, choking on nitro fumes and feeling the earth shake, then this video is for you. And, we recommend you play it LOUD!!

Also Available:

BABES & KaBOOMS: Outstanding horrifying Drag Racing crashes in between gorgeous beautiful women in scaty bikinis cavorting at various beauty pageants.

FUNNY CAR KNIGHTS: Firebird Raceway and Englishtown are the settings for Nitro Funny Cars racing at night. John Force leads the match racing of twin 8 car fields. Header flames and nitro cackling in stereo in the only video of its kind.

All videos are 40 minutes, in Stereo, and SP Duplicated.

Available for $9.95 each plus $3.95 s&h. (Buy 3 for $24.95 plus $5.95 s&h.)  from Main Event Entertainment, Dept. DRO, P.O. Box 2749, Daytona Beach, FL 32115 or call 1-800-583-3545.

www.MainEventVideo.com

 

J.W. Performance Transmissions Offers
"How To Build A Racing Powerglide" Book

jwpglidebook.jpg (15344 bytes)Anyone who's ever wondered why GM's Powerglide transmission is so popular with drag racers and circle-track racers will enjoy this 170-page publication from J.W. Performance Transmissions.  "How To Build A Racing Powerglide" makes an excellent, inexpensive gift for anyone who runs an automatic gearbox on the street, strip or ovals. Theory, applications and technical tips are covered in easy-to-understand language. Even the most-experienced transmission rebuilder will benefit from step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.  Now only $32.99 (plus $5 shipping and handling), this book is available directly from J.W. Performance Transmissions, Dept. DRO, 1826 Baldwin St., Rockledge, FL 32955, www.auto2000.com/jw. For quickest delivery, place your Visa or Mastercard order by phone: (407) 632-6205; e-mail: jwperf@digital.net; or 24-hour fax: (407) 632-0247.

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