{"product_id":"southern-california-top-fuel-dragsters-9781467161503","title":"Southern California Top Fuel Dragsters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern California front-engine top fuel dragsters were the kings of the quarter mile. Fathers and sons, friends, and next-door neighbors joined together to build and race these cars. From 1963 to 1971, considered the toughest years to complete, the top fuel dragster became faster and quicker with new innovations in the chassis design and engine building. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern California quickly became the place to prove top fuel racing skills as racers from all over the United States ventured to see how they matched up against those killer cars. For any top fuel racer or team to win in that era, it was truly a lifetime achievement. Many tried and failed to make their mark in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographer Steve Reyes made the five-hour drive from his home in Northern California on many a weekend to capture Southern California's top fuel teams in action at Riverside, Irwindale, Lions, and Orange County raceways. His images of these nitro warriors capture the action and feel of those bygone days of top fuel dragster racing as well as the memories of great racers and great racing in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographer Steve Reyes made the five-hour drive from his home in Northern California on many a weekend to capture Southern California's top fuel teams in action at Riverside, Irwindale, Lions, and Orange County raceways. His images of these nitro warriors capture the action and feel of those bygone days of top fuel dragster racing as well as the memories of great racers and great racing in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arcadia Publishing (SC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903311450386,"sku":"9781467161503","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d498435-6b95-4d61-89bd-85e5c54e97dd.jpg?v=1738488607","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/southern-california-top-fuel-dragsters-9781467161503","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}