Like a diamond set against a field of rubies and sapphires, the shiny natural aluminum body on Derek Mueller's 4wd 77 Toyota Land Cruiser was also demanding attention. I gave a cursory look, expecting to see yet another turbo LS, and was pleasantly surprised to find a nitrous assisted small block Mopar sitting between the gleaming fenders. Truly an amazing, out of the norm build that Drag Week is famous for.

Much like Mike and Lane Sporrong did in previous years with their Silverado "Pre-Runner". Derek and his co-driver were doing the full on 4 wheel switch-over every day, pulling off a big ole' set of off-road mudders to swap on front runners and slicks! My back stated hurting just contemplating the thought of doing that twice a day.