Dick Mayne is nearing 78 years old. He still has a need for speed. A lifelong Gypsum resident, Mayne for the last 30 years has been working on his drag racer, a heavily modified 1971 Chevrolet Vega.

Drag racing, a high-octane motorsport that has thrilled fans for decades, has produced many legendary figures and iconic machines. The captivating stories of some of the most celebrated drag racing ...