Drag Week 2015: A Year to Remember

The organizers of Drag Week have once again outdone themselves with an event that will go down in history as one of the best, if not the best, ever. The week-long celebration of all things drag racing brought together some of the biggest names in the industry, and it was clear from the get-go that this year's event was going to be special.

As the teams began their preparations for the big day, tensions were high and nerves were on edge. The competition was fierce, with teams pushing themselves to the limit in a bid to claim the top spot. And then there was the issue of the mysterious 396 car, which had been bought by one team for $1,500 back in the 1970s. Despite its age and questionable provenance, the car somehow managed to turn up at the event running smoothly, with a reported top speed of over 40 miles per hour.

But it wasn't just the cars that were causing excitement - the crowds were also abuzz with the news that a group of Australians had made the journey from across the pond to compete in the event. And as if that weren't enough, there was also a contingent of Canadians and even a Finnish team member who would be joining in on the action.

As the teams took to the track for their first round of racing, it quickly became apparent that this year's Drag Week was going to be one to remember. With a bigger variety of cool cars than ever before, the competition was fierce and the racing was intense. And then there were the drama-filled moments off the track - including a close call when one team member had a nasty accident while driving.

Despite the ups and downs, the teams remained committed to their goals, and it wasn't long before the competition began to heat up in earnest. Matt Velasco's 72 Dart, with its sleek black primer job and twin turbo big-block Mopar engine, was a particular standout among the field - and he would go on to claim several top spots throughout the week.

But despite all the excitement and anticipation, there were also some unexpected moments of drama off the track. For example, when one team member got a little too enthusiastic while driving and ended up blowing out his transmission - only for it to be fixed and good as new by the end of the day.

As the event drew to a close, it was clear that this year's Drag Week had truly been something special. The racing had been fierce, the cars were incredible, and the drama off the track had kept everyone on their toes. And with so many talented teams competing for the top spot, it was hard to predict who would come out on top.

In the end, it was one team member who emerged victorious, claiming a new personal best time that left the crowd gasping in awe. But despite not winning the main event, he had still pulled off an impressive performance - and everyone couldn't be happier for him.

But before we get to the racing results, let's take a trip back on the road with one team member who had a very different experience at Drag Week. We ran alongside them for about 20 miles, following their lead car through the countryside until they stopped at the first checkpoint - where things quickly took a turn for the worse.

As we made our way through the rolling hills and countryside, we came across a group of javelin drivers who were in the middle of a heated competition. We watched from the sidelines as the drivers took turns attempting to drive their vehicles down a steep hill without crashing - with one driver even getting a little too enthusiastic and hopping out of his vehicle to see if it was still running.

Despite the challenges, we eventually made our way back to the road, where things quickly took another turn for the worse. One team member's car (UT) suddenly quit working on us, leaving us stranded on the side of the road. After some tinkering and a visit from a mechanic, we were finally back on the move - but not before making an unscheduled stop at Alex Taylor and Nickelodeon to get a closer look at their impressive stretchy truck.

As we made our way through the rest of the drive, things took another turn for the worse when one team member spotted another driver cutting them off on the road. The resulting argument was heated - but in the end, all was forgiven as they pulled over and let us get back on the move.

And finally, it's time to talk about the racing itself. With so many talented teams competing for the top spot, the competition was fierce - but in the end, it was one team who emerged victorious, claiming a new personal best time that left everyone gasping in awe.

But before we get into all the details of the racing, let's take a look back at some of the highlights from around the event. From the Aussies' massive wheelie to the close calls and near-misses on the track - there were plenty of drama-filled moments off the road that kept everyone entertained throughout the week.

And as we look back on this year's Drag Week, it's clear that this was an event that will be remembered for years to come. With so much talent, excitement, and drama packed into one incredible week, it's no wonder that everyone is already looking forward to next year's event.

As the teams pack up their gear and say goodbye to each other, we can't help but feel a sense of sadness at the end of another fantastic Drag Week. But we know that we'll be back again soon - ready for more racing, more drama, and more of all the excitement that this incredible event has to offer.

And so, as we close out another year of Drag Week 2015, we can't help but feel grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it all. It's been an incredible week, full of twists and turns - and we can't wait to see what next year brings.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe're here at david freiburger from Hot Rod Magazine and wrote Kayleigh placing them all over online you guys do some awesome videos okay before the end of the trip we're here in st. Louis for the last day of a week I just want to ask you what's your favorite cards of the week that you're saying well I will tell you but first I want to thank you for coming and supporting as the dragon before so long you know all the stuff you've done it's been from underground to like the level that you're doing that now it's been fun to watch you grow and support you thank you thanks a lot for that as far as my favorite cars that's like you know I'm into everything from the beaters for the good stories cuz they eyes that are hauling ass if you see the 69 Chevelle that goes off you guys are driving 15 like I'm sore and like few weeks you are weak exactly they family 20 years ago and bought it for 1,500 bucks but realize those 396 car they say I think it is and it's out here running like 40 no I can't believe how many Australians are here how many Canadians and there's a guy from Finland racing that mid year for faster than that it's pretty good also on the feeder category Matt Velasco 72 dart the black primer one twin turbo big-block Mopar predator headed deal he's out here running seven 70s he blew up his transmission last night I think they fixed it and they made it here there's been a bigger variety of cool cars this year than there ever has been but meanwhile goldstone over here running sixes with that dick Joe when we rode with him last night that was it's like Pinterest a new car right I mean nothing's gone wrong on there just putting a lot well thanks again absolutely family about this event and having us here yeah we're gonna even get back to the live feed it's been awesome so everyone tune in online you can replay the life you on motor transmission youtube.com slash motor trend or hot rod comm you can watch and then we're gonna go to racing but first going to take you to the road last night to show some those struggles on the road we ran for leaving the track we stopped at the first checkpoint I ran at Alex Taylor and Nickelodeon it kind of stretchy truck we followed them for about 20 miles ran into the javelin got the wild idea to hop in there to see what it was like to ride that thing a drag week it was pretty hot really loud we're gonna show you what it's like to write in there check this out full roadtrip maintenance number 7 is UT quit working America kind of you know yellow picture sees UT and that because it wasn't everything get into the valve covers got a slight exhaust looks what else here okay rearend Luke at Lincoln we pulled over change grease in it and then we found that oh now be okay lady I'm fine oh my god lady cut me off the road no oh man yes all the tire mark I was like where that in that side of the road now it's time to get into racing we're gonna see who take some the win who sets a new personal best new brakes and all the drama little pulls give me a trick yes sir yes sir Congrats how was the drive last night we had a trouble-free drive thank God you deserve that all I had to do was add water to the engine once in a while it's always a relief and she is sitting to the track when he rolling in the morning hopeful for a new new best beauty today ready you gotta set the same return up I'll hold you up and I'll make it on a couple haha spun real bad and I had to get out of on the top end cuz the exhaust broke off so oh really yeah from the from the down pipe this steel but then I convert it over to aluminum and it busted off right this dargon does not going anywhere yeah looks like we broke something 7:13 2:04 got that wind lockdown in the class badass Congrats not another six what's the best pass on it so far 78 we'll try that again didn't carry it all the way out this time try not to do that come on six no7 we locked in the wind yeah that's okay there's always next you got to be excited about taking person yeah still made it at least we've managed they make boss Congrats on the win thank you pull out the win I was off second overall so that's what yeah new personal best new personal best is it was no seven but you can't be mad about that well the main racing for draggling 2015 is completed as Rebecca is ready to get off the road thrashing passes on every day that's done the Aussies finally pulls off their massive wheelie they're looking for good things we're racing anybody exist doing it right next door to them massive wheelie from the tail wagon that was that was killer to watch you not what he wanted to do but it's over the crowd our friend Rick was gone for seven he laid on a low heat very consistent all week quite get the to where he needed to be we're happy for him beeping play of the week after some crazy struggles and that basically concludes Drag Week 2015 I want to thank you all again for coming out put down the great performance great show thanks to the staff to capture these moments and check them out on Raw calm and in the February of March issue of my rock magazine you'll be blown away by how good and upgrade the times you got there's a Jeff Lutz he would have had his replaced by nowwe're here at david freiburger from Hot Rod Magazine and wrote Kayleigh placing them all over online you guys do some awesome videos okay before the end of the trip we're here in st. Louis for the last day of a week I just want to ask you what's your favorite cards of the week that you're saying well I will tell you but first I want to thank you for coming and supporting as the dragon before so long you know all the stuff you've done it's been from underground to like the level that you're doing that now it's been fun to watch you grow and support you thank you thanks a lot for that as far as my favorite cars that's like you know I'm into everything from the beaters for the good stories cuz they eyes that are hauling ass if you see the 69 Chevelle that goes off you guys are driving 15 like I'm sore and like few weeks you are weak exactly they family 20 years ago and bought it for 1,500 bucks but realize those 396 car they say I think it is and it's out here running like 40 no I can't believe how many Australians are here how many Canadians and there's a guy from Finland racing that mid year for faster than that it's pretty good also on the feeder category Matt Velasco 72 dart the black primer one twin turbo big-block Mopar predator headed deal he's out here running seven 70s he blew up his transmission last night I think they fixed it and they made it here there's been a bigger variety of cool cars this year than there ever has been but meanwhile goldstone over here running sixes with that dick Joe when we rode with him last night that was it's like Pinterest a new car right I mean nothing's gone wrong on there just putting a lot well thanks again absolutely family about this event and having us here yeah we're gonna even get back to the live feed it's been awesome so everyone tune in online you can replay the life you on motor transmission youtube.com slash motor trend or hot rod comm you can watch and then we're gonna go to racing but first going to take you to the road last night to show some those struggles on the road we ran for leaving the track we stopped at the first checkpoint I ran at Alex Taylor and Nickelodeon it kind of stretchy truck we followed them for about 20 miles ran into the javelin got the wild idea to hop in there to see what it was like to ride that thing a drag week it was pretty hot really loud we're gonna show you what it's like to write in there check this out full roadtrip maintenance number 7 is UT quit working America kind of you know yellow picture sees UT and that because it wasn't everything get into the valve covers got a slight exhaust looks what else here okay rearend Luke at Lincoln we pulled over change grease in it and then we found that oh now be okay lady I'm fine oh my god lady cut me off the road no oh man yes all the tire mark I was like where that in that side of the road now it's time to get into racing we're gonna see who take some the win who sets a new personal best new brakes and all the drama little pulls give me a trick yes sir yes sir Congrats how was the drive last night we had a trouble-free drive thank God you deserve that all I had to do was add water to the engine once in a while it's always a relief and she is sitting to the track when he rolling in the morning hopeful for a new new best beauty today ready you gotta set the same return up I'll hold you up and I'll make it on a couple haha spun real bad and I had to get out of on the top end cuz the exhaust broke off so oh really yeah from the from the down pipe this steel but then I convert it over to aluminum and it busted off right this dargon does not going anywhere yeah looks like we broke something 7:13 2:04 got that wind lockdown in the class badass Congrats not another six what's the best pass on it so far 78 we'll try that again didn't carry it all the way out this time try not to do that come on six no7 we locked in the wind yeah that's okay there's always next you got to be excited about taking person yeah still made it at least we've managed they make boss Congrats on the win thank you pull out the win I was off second overall so that's what yeah new personal best new personal best is it was no seven but you can't be mad about that well the main racing for draggling 2015 is completed as Rebecca is ready to get off the road thrashing passes on every day that's done the Aussies finally pulls off their massive wheelie they're looking for good things we're racing anybody exist doing it right next door to them massive wheelie from the tail wagon that was that was killer to watch you not what he wanted to do but it's over the crowd our friend Rick was gone for seven he laid on a low heat very consistent all week quite get the to where he needed to be we're happy for him beeping play of the week after some crazy struggles and that basically concludes Drag Week 2015 I want to thank you all again for coming out put down the great performance great show thanks to the staff to capture these moments and check them out on Raw calm and in the February of March issue of my rock magazine you'll be blown away by how good and upgrade the times you got there's a Jeff Lutz he would have had his replaced by now\n"