"THE NELSON MARTIN DRAGMASTER"

A beautiful shot of the Nelson Martin Dragmaster taken by Doug Petersen. Looks like the Irwindale, California area. Take care gang and more Dragmasters to come!!!!

"Sneaky" Pete Robinson 1961

"Sneaky" Pete Robinson with his 1961 Dragmaster; Mark IV chassis.

MOONEYES DRAGMASTER

Here's one of my favorite Dragmaster dragsters. This is the Mooneyes Dragmaster with the Mark IV chassis. This is an exact duplicate that Dode Martin and Jim Nelson built at the Dragmaster company in Carlsbad, California. Pretty cool stuff! Take care Dragmaster gang and I'll post soooon! Your Dragmaster Pal....Jeff

Dragmaster Cutaway Drawing

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's a cool cutaway drawing Dode Martin sent me for the restoration of my Dragmaster. It was drawn by the most talented Steve Swaja. Take care gang and check min soon! Your Cartoon Drag Fink Pal...Jeff

DRAGMASTER "TWO THING" EARLY DAYS

Two Thing 1960. Images above courtesy of Flickr.

The legendary Dragmaster "Two-Thing." It had twin 354ci Chevy's which ran 171 miles per hour. It did have the fast time at the 1960 US Nationals but didn't take TF eliminator.

DRAGMASTER MARK IV CHASSIS

Jim Nelson and Dode Martin in an early shot with the Dragmaster Mark IV chassis. Pretty cool.

Dragmaster "FUEL AND GUTS"

Here's a great little Dragmaster article from the book, "Fuel and Guts." It's a real boss drag racing book and worth getting for your drag racing book collection! 

Dragmaster Darts at NHRA Museum

Yours truly at the NHRA Museum in Pomona 2006. I was measuring both Dragmasters as reference for my Dragmaster Dart restoration. Real cool guys at the museum. I was able to roll out the cars, remove seat padding and do all the measuring and photo work I needed. Thanks, NHRA!
This is the blue Dragmaster I started with. I'll be posting the gold Dart soon. What great looking machines!

Here's a great profile rear shot, featuring the famous Dragmaster Dart rear roll bar areas.
Nice close-up shot of the side chassis area where the motor bolts to the frame. Those side plates hold the engine mounts.

Revel Dragmaster Chassis Kits

Hey Dragmaster model makers. Dig on these real boss Revel Dragmaster Mark IV chassis kits. Pretty boss!!!

DRAGMASTER! DRAGMASTER! DRAGMASTER!

Hey Dragmaster fans!!! I came across these old 1962 Dragmaster photos while surfing the net.  The top photo is Pete Robinson's Dragmaster with the Mark IV chassis. The bottom photo is the early version of Mickey Thompson's extended Dragmaster Dart with twin aluminum blocks, prior to top-mounted blowers.

Tom Hoovers Dragmaster 1964

Danny Osborne's Dragmaster Dart

Danny Osborne's beautiful Dragmaster Dart. Photos by Don Ewald.

DEAN MOON AND DRAGMASTER

The “Moon Transporter” also became well known for hauling Dean’s and

others cars to all types of events

The “Mooneyes” was changed to a top mounted blower in 1962 and with Gary Cagle

driving went 153.06@9.52 to take Middle Eliminator at the Winternationals

Dean Moon was the consummate “Hot Rodder” He built and raced cars from the Dry Lake’s to the Drag Strip and at the same time built a company that became an icon in the world of Hot Rodding.Starting the business from meager beginnings he grew it into a world wide name and made the “Mooneyes” logo a part of the history in the sport. Many of the products are still used today and several are very sought after by the people restoring and recreating the cars from yesterday. Though Dean left us on Jun 4,1987 he left behind a legacy that will live on as long as there are Hot Rodders. Not only did he entertain and educate us but he also motivated and challenged us to go faster and succeed.

Built from a Dragmaster Chassis Kit and powered by a Potvin Blown Chevy

the car brought Dean fame and Attention

DeGRANDIS 1962 DRAGMASTER DART

Yours truly with my 1962 Dragmaster Dart front engine dragster. It will sport a 327 with a 3-deuce Rochester / Offy set-up.

Cowling and scoop will be white. Powder coating done by Palmdale Powder coating. 

The rear portion of the car had to be restored according to blue prints from Dode Martin; co-founder of Dragmaster. All custom welding and fabrication was and is done by Cory Weyer of Acton, California. 
A double roll bar was put in to keep things NHRA legal. It's also an option Dode did on the Dragmasters in the early days. I'll be posting more photos soon. 

Dragmaster Dart Cut-Away 1962

Hey Dragmaster Dart Kids!!!! Here's a boss looking Dragmaster Dart cut-away magazine spread from Car Life 1962. This cut-away drawing was done by the famous Steve Swaja. Take care and check in soooon!

DRAGMASTER "TWO THING"

Hey Dragmaster Fans!!! Here's some cool Dragmaster Two Thing photos I found on the HAMB site. These were taken by Rick Amado. Great shots Rick and thanks!!!!!

MOONEYES JAPAN

Dragmaster Mooneyes Fans!!!! Thought I'd post a few cool items from the Mooneyes site, featuring Mooneyes Japanese and English translation. Cool Dragmaster stuff from Mooneyes Japan. Take care and check back soon! 

MY DRAGMASTER AND ME 2007

HI DRAGMASTER GANG!! HERE'S A PHOTO OF ME AND MY DRAGMASTER DART IN PROGRESS. 2007 AT HOTWEYER PERFORMANCE.

RAT FINK THE DRAGMASTER!!!!!

Hey Dragmaster Rat Fink Fans!!!! Here's a quick Rat Fink I drew on a Dragmaster Dart, last July. Thought I'd toss it on the ol" Dragmaster blog-o-rama for you guys to dig on. Take care and we'll talk soooon! Your Cartoon Drag Pal...Jeff