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.

In the mid-20th century, Chevrolet revolutionized the automotive industry by infusing mid-size cars with unprecedented drag-strip power. This bold move helped shape the muscle car era, establishing ...

When Chevrolet introduced the Vega 2300 to the public in September of 1970, performance enthusiasts immediately scoped out the dimensions of the engine compartment and began speculating on the ...