MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gas Monkey
Richard Rawlings , star of Discovery ’ s Fast N ’ Loud , has taken a serious interest in professional drag racing since his Gas Monkey Garage rose to fame . The boisterous television personality has been spotted at several NHRA events supporting the Gas Monkey Energy-backed Pro Stock Camaro driven by Alex Laughlin .
Getting Comfortable
Track prep guru and race promoter Tyler Crossnoe gets a feel for the driver ’ s seat of car owner Andrew Alepa ’ s immaculate C7 Corvette at No Mercy 7 . The maroon machine was piloted by Crossnoe ’ s longtime friend , drag radial phenom Daniel Pharris , in Radial vs . The World competition before a torched block left the ‘ Vette wounded and unable to make the call for the semifinals .
MIXING IT UP Back-to-back NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion Jonnie Lindberg is flanked by Pro Extreme hitter Frankie “ Mad Man ” Taylor and DI Web Editor Nate Van Wagnen as the trio takes in a night session of Pro Nitrous qualifying action at the PDRA Memphis Drags .
CHECKING IN A break in the ninerace PDRA schedule allowed Pro Nitrous star Lizzy Musi to check out some small-tire racing at
No Mercy 7 , showing up to support the growing base of Pat Musi Racing Engines customers competing at the
Valdosta , GA event .
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