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Hot Rod Racers #3

May 1965 · Charlton · 0.12 USD
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A driver named Big Mo faces a dangerous racing situation where he must choose between hitting a flaming wreck or turning into the wreckage itself, nearly causing his own car to flip. Mo manages to survive the incident and goes on to win the race, earning prize money and the admiration of the crowd. Back home, Cotton King offers his son three business ventures to choose from, with the boy deciding he needs a hot rod to properly work with Mr. Loomis's family, leading to his entry in the Alabama Whammer—a prestigious eight-day regional stock car race where he competes against experienced drivers.

Contains 3 stories
Stand-Up Dragster
8 pp · Car

Big Mo Mozanjanian takes on a high-stakes stock car race in his late brother’s Pontiac, navigating a tricky track with a mix of nerves and adrenaline. When a crash forces him to make a daring move, he pulls off a split-second two-wheel maneuver to pass a stranded driver—saving the injured racer and securing his own victory.

The 426 Club
7 pp · Car

Red Keegan, a hot-rodder living his dream with a Plymouth 426, faces a harsh ultimatum from team director Joe Mancuso after a strong run, leading to a dramatic confrontation and his departure from the team. With help from mechanic Rocky Ricco and a last-minute deal with a Ford dealer, Red rebuilds his car overnight, aiming to race again before the competition claims all the prize money.

Alabama Whammer
8 pp · Car

Cotton Tommy King, a young driver raised on the treacherous mountain roads of Alabama, finds himself in a tense chase with County Patrolman Jeremy Loomis after a blown tire leaves the officer stranded. Racing against time and his own conscience, Cotton makes a desperate run to get help, navigating narrow blacktops at breakneck speed to save the injured officer. The story follows his journey from reckless speed to unexpected responsibility, as he earns respect not just as a driver, but as someone who steps up when it matters most.

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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

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