When defending NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion Top Fuel champion Jim Young rolled in Bakersfield a couple of days ago, he had a bit more than just his dragster in a semi trailer.
In addition to the car he drove to victory last October, Young brought along a Fuel Altered, an Arias engine, a couple of rear ends and a junior dragster — all for other people.
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