Muscle cars invade Martin’s US 131 Motorsport Park
MARTIN – It’s a hot weekend at US 131 Motorsports Park, not to mention the noise, smoke and speed.
This is what happens when the National Muscle Car Association and the National Mustang Racers Association come together. Both circuits burst into Martin for the All-American Nationals, bringing in a swarm of hot rods, including Cobra Jet Mustangs, COPO Camaros, Chargers and Challengers.
The action started Friday and ends Sunday on the legendary Martin Dragway, with the doors opening at 8 a.m. The event also features an auto show and mid-term constructors.
Spectators are allowed to watch the action on Sunday, but a limited number of tickets will be sold due to social distancing guidelines.
Check out the photos from Saturday below.
The Mustangs raced on the evening of Saturday, August 29, 2020 at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin during the All-American Nationals. (Steve Kaminski | [email protected])
The US 131 Motorsports Park for the Martin’s All-American Nationals ends Sunday. Hot rods include this 1961 Ford Starliner. Doors open at 8:00 am (Photo courtesy of Noelle Kaminski)
Ray Skillman brought a fleet of hot rods to US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin for this weekend’s US Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Noëlle Kaminski)
The Cobra Jets are in the house this weekend at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin. (Photo courtesy of Eli Kaminski)
A drag racer waits in the staging lane during the All-American Nationals at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin on Saturday, August 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Noelle Kaminski)
Souvenirs are available at US 131 Motorsports Park during this weekend’s All-American Nationals on Saturday, August 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Eli Kaminski)
Cars take off during the All-American Nationals at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin on Saturday, August 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Noelle Kaminski)
US 131 Motorsports Park is a noisy place this weekend. The track hosts the All-American Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Eli Kaminski)
Staging lanes are a busy spot this weekend at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin. The track hosts the All-American Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Noëlle Kaminski)
A hot rod takes off during Saturday’s All-American Nationals at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin on August 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Eli Kaminski)
A team heads to work between rounds on Saturday at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin on August 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Eli Kaminski)
Fast cars and colorful nicknames have always been a part of drag racing tradition. (Photo courtesy of Noëlle Kaminski)
The US National Championships at US 131 Motorsports Park include a manufacturers halfway. (Photo courtesy of Eli Kaminski)
There was a lot of tight action during Saturday’s All-American Nationals at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin. (Steve Kaminski | [email protected])
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