Speed and elapsed-time milestones in drag racing were being smashed at a steady pace in the '60s, but one of the biggest—if not the biggest—barrier to be broken was the 200-mph mark for the quarter.

In moving the engine to the rear, Garlits learned three lessons: slow the steering down, use an open rearend, and put an airfoil on the front! The following story originally appeared with the title of ...

In 1970, Don Garlits had a horrific drag racing explosion that changed the course of racing history. He’s restored the car that started it all.

They look like a cross between an otter and a gopher but they taste something like a rabbit or dark meat from turkey. And conservation officials want you to eat as many of them as you can. The nutria, ...