OVERVIEW:
Drag Strip magazine was a re-titling of Modern Rod magazine. It was a full-size
monthly publication with a primary focus on drag racing. The first issue was volume 3 and series number 1.
In the March, 1969 issue, the magazine was combined with a resurrected version of the old Speed Age title. It was co-titled for two issues, then operated as Speed Age for a few months.
OWNERSHIP:
Modern Rod, Drag Racing and Drag Strip titles were published by Lou Kimzey
Sr through either Magazine Publishing Services or Kimtex Corporation. In the 1950s, Mr Kimzey published DIG magazine, and in the 1960s
published teen and adult titles including Cavalier, Teenville, Black Belt and
Teenset. And in June, 1971 he started Easyrider, the first biker lifestyle magazine. Mr. Kimzey died in 1997
in Los Angeles.
PUBLICATION DATA:
Kimtex Corporation provided net paid circulation data to N.W. Ayer's compendium for the years 1967 through 1971.
Average monthly print production ranged from 70,200 to 80,500 issues. More information can be
found in the print volume details section.
CONTENT COMPLETENESS:
A total of 31 issues were printed from May, 1969 through April, 1969. All magazine cover images are complete.
Co-titled
Last issue b/4 re-title
