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 thrilling world of drag racing, spectators often witness the awe-inspiring sight of cars pulling off wheelies, where the front wheels lift off the ground during acceleration. The mechanics and ...