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AA/FD
- AA/FD
  Experience the thunder of Nostalgia AA Fuel Dragsters. AA/FD coverage delivers high-speed chaos, team rivalries, and record-breaking runs. Meet the drivers, explore their machines, and relive the most explosive moments in Nostalgia Top Fuel drag racing history. The legends live here—loud, fast, and fearless.
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  Titan Top Fuel Dragster
  Titan Top Fuel storms the strip “Back in Black,” unleashing raw horsepower, fearless teamwork, and heritage Donovan power. Fans witness chaos, speed, and passion that keep Nitro drag racing’s wildest tradition alive.
  Running Wild
  Brendan Murry’s “Running Wild” Top Fuel Dragster captures the spirit of modern Nitro racing—blazing speed, relentless determination, and a journey built on heritage, resilience, and unforgettable runs at the strip.
  Great Expectations III
  Great Expectations III blends drag racing heritage with modern performance. Led by Tyler Hilton, this family-driven Top Fuel Dragster thunders down the strip, carrying tradition, resilience, and championship ambition into every Nitro run.
  West Texas Hustler
  Michael Anderson’s West Texas Hustler roars with family pride and Nitro fury. Together with his crew and Backup Girl Vanessa, this Top Fuel team brings grit, horsepower, and heritage to every pass.
  Nomad
  Michael Anderson’s West Texas Hustler roars with family pride and Nitro fury. Together with his crew and Backup Girl Vanessa, this Top Fuel team brings grit, horsepower, and heritage to every pass.
  Kaiser Family Racing
  Kaiser Family Racing carries Nitro heritage forward with passion, horsepower, and teamwork. From strip to pits, this family-driven Top Fuel Dragster unites tradition and innovation, delivering raw speed and unforgettable moments.
  The Violator
  Shawn Bowen’s “The Violator” AA/FD delivers unrelenting Nitro power and fearless performance. With raw speed, crew dedication, and trackside intensity, this dragster embodies the chaos and tradition of heritage Top Fuel racing..
AA/FA
- AA/FA
  AA/Fuel Altereds are the wild cards of drag racing—short wheelbases, nitro power, and unpredictable passes that thrill fans every time. Beloved for their chaos and character, these machines embody drag racing’s fearless spirit with raw speed, smoky burnouts, and unforgettable runs.
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  Nanook F/A
  Coming soon
  High Heaven
  under Construction
  Rat Poison
  For over 50 years, Rat Poison AA/FA, powered by a 426 Hemi, has thrilled drag racing fans with nitro-fueled chaos. From its 1960s roots to recent track records, the Pettinato family’s legacy roars on, dominating nostalgia circuits and eyeing new challenges in 2025.
AA/FC
- AA/FC
  AA/FC Funny Cars deliver Nitro mayhem with fire, thunder, and fearless drivers. These crowd favorites showcase explosive burnouts, wild passes, and unpredictable action—capturing the raw chaos and excitement that define drag racing’s loudest, fastest, and most legendary machines.
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  California Hustler
  Coming soon
  Problem Child
  Coming soon
  Quarte Pounder
  Coming soon
BUGS
- BUGS
  Backup Girls are Nitro culture icons—part tradition, part performance, and all attitude. From staging lanes to trackside presence, BUGS bring energy, style, and personality to every pass, celebrating the showmanship and spirit that make drag racing unforgettable.
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  Krista Van Horn
  Coming soon
  Julie Bailey
  Julie Bailey, a 21-year Air Force aircraft mechanic veteran, is the ultimate B.U.G.—Back-Up Girl.
  Faith Giles - Rathbun
  A mechanic by trade, an adventurer by heart. Faith Giles lives life at full throttle, blending her expertise as an A&P mechanic with a zest for island adventures, art, and dance. Explore her world of soaring skies and vibrant passions!
CONTENT CREATORS
- CONTENT CREATORS
  Content creators capture drag racing’s chaos, speed, and spirit through photos, videos, and stories. From trackside highlights to behind-the-scenes grit, they preserve Nitro heritage while expanding its reach across digital platforms, ensuring every burnout, pass, and victory lives on for fans everywhere.
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  Kurt Borden
  Kurt Borden, renowned drag racing photographer and founder of Kurt Borden Media, transforms Nitro into stories—capturing raw speed, fearless teams, and the soul of AA/FD through powerful images and groundbreaking content.
  Rick Bain
  Rick Bain, son of drag racing lensman Dick Bain, blends Nitro, music, and DIY grit—capturing drag racing and punk rock culture through raw photography, storytelling, and his self-produced dragazine, NITRO Slamdance.
  Peter Cottrell
  Peter Cottrell turns Nitro AA/Top Fuel into unforgettable stories, blending cinematic videography and engineering insight. Through Peter Cottrell Productions and Kings of the Sport, he elevates AA/FD for fans online.
  Don Hirsch
  Don, photographer and Nitro storyteller, brings five decades of drag racing passion to life. From NitroHeads to Kings of the Sport, his lens captures grit, speed, and the soul of nostalgia racing.
  Gail Eby
  Gail Eby, a passionate drag racing videographer and photographer, captures the raw speed, power, and spirit of Nitro. Her vivid videos and photos immerse fans in the trackside experience, bringing every burnout, pass, and victory roaring to life.
  Justin Caulkins
  Justin Calkins, archivist, historian, and AAFD Social Media Manager, preserves the legacy of front-engine Top Fuel. From wrenching on Orange Crate to launching AAFD Stats and News, he connects fans with the sport’s past, present, and future
  Crafty Kate
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  Crafty Kate, I’ve spent most of my life at race tracks across the USA. As a spokes model, at trade shows in the automotive industry, a promo girl on the road, a BUG with people like George the Bushmaster, and the original Christine Pro Mod threw the 90’s.
  Carl Bredl
  Today, Carl Bredl continues to do what he loves most: capturing the raw emotion and timeless beauty of Nostalgia Drag Racing. His photographs don’t just freeze moments — they tell stories of grit, glory, and the human drive to go faster. He loves the people. He loves the smell of nitro in the air. He loves the chase for that perfect shot — where calm meets chaos, and art meets adrenaline.
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