Drag Illustrated Issue 117, January 2017 | Page 69

THE CHAMPIONS ISSUE

PHOTO : NHRA / NATIONAL DRAGSTER

Basketball star Michael Jordan said , “ Talent wins games , but teamwork and intelligence wins championships .” The same line of thinking can be applied to the sport of drag racing , but to win a championship in drag racing requires so much more . Becoming a champion in drag racing requires a unique mix of experience , funding , and good luck . The right combination of parts and pieces needs to come together at just the right time . A group of people must know not only how to work with the equipment , but also with each other . Finally , the variables that cannot be manipulated – the weather , fellow competitors , and the like – must fall into place just right . The exact equation that works this year for someone may never work again , making a season championship worth much more than the prize money and awards that come with it .

While we couldn ’ t possibly feature the champions from every series , sanctioning body , or race track in one issue , we did make an effort to showcase the victors from a variety of disciplines . After the checks have been cashed and the trophies have collected dust , we hope this permanent record of drag racing ’ s 2017 champions will serve as a constant reminder of the fruitful efforts required to secure a season title .
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