Inside the life – and highstandards race team – of Bob Rahaim , one of the toughest nitrous Pro Mod racers in the country
A TIGHT-KNIT
There ’ s no questioning what family means to Bob Rahaim . It is the basis for his racing operation , it is pivotal for the tremendous success he has enjoyed over the past half-decade , and it is necessary for him to continue to keep racing on the NHRA ’ s highly competitive Pro Mod circuit . It was also important enough for him to give up the sport he loves so dearly for 15-years .
The Grosse Point , Michigan-native had enjoyed a successful run in the sportsman ranks , getting his start in a street car after watching a Funny Car show at now-defunct Detroit Dragway . “ It
Inside the life – and highstandards race team – of Bob Rahaim , one of the toughest nitrous Pro Mod racers in the country
BY JOSH HACHAT really caught my eye , just from the power and noise aspect ,” Rahaim said .
He had graduated from motocross and hockey for the bigger adrenaline rush and chance to go even faster , eventually ending up in a Jerry Bickel-built car he campaigned in Quick Rod . Rahaim moved from racing at local tracks to competing at the likes of Indy , Bristol and St . Louis , even winning the 1990 IHRA World Nationals at Norwalk in Quick Rod . A year later , it appeared his time in the sport was done . He had three daughters to raise – Jennifer , Sarah and Kristen – and that took priority . Rahaim had always hoped he could eventually return , but it was going to have to be
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