ROCKINGHAM — The 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang was celebrated at Rockingham Dragway this weekend during the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals.
Ford’s popular muscle car was first released in 1964 and there was plenty of pony power on the track, including classic Fastbacks and third-generation Fox bodies.
Organizers began setting up on Wednesday and the action started Friday, but was sidetracked in the late afternoon due to a storm.
Racing resumed on Saturday as the track and skies cleared, with drivers going head-to-head in several classes.
The event also included a jet car showdown between Dawn Perdue and Larry Aldrich, with each taking a win;, a BMX show; and the world’s largest Bigfoot monster truck. Perdue will be back for the fall edition of Mopars at the Rock Nov. 15-16.
For results, visit nmradigital.com. See more photos from Robbie Singletary Drone Photography and Terry Clark Photography at visitrichmondcounty.com
Still on the schedule for this month: Rudy’s Truck Jam April 19-20; Civil Wars with DuckX Battle of the Thrones April 25-28.
For a full schedule of events for the 2024 season, visit the Dragway’s website and social media accounts.
NOTE: The headline for this story has been changed. 6:11 p.m. 4-15-24
