OVERVIEW:
Speed Age magazine from 1969 was a re-titling of Drag Strip magazine.
It was an attempt by Rex Publishing to pivot from drag racing and resurrect the motorsport focus and brand of the original
Speed Age started in 1947. The publisher was Mike Doherty (later associated with
Drag Racing USA), and the editor was John Lawler (there are so many people with this name we don't know
where he went!).
The magazine was a full-size monthly publication. Numbering continued from its predecessor. But it only lasted for a short period from May until December, 1969.
OWNERSHIP:
Rex Publishing was owned by Lou Kimzey Sr. 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 Easyriders, the first biker
lifestyle magazine. Mr. Kimzey died in 1997 in Los Angeles.
CONTENT COMPLETENESS:
A total of 8 issues was printed from May, 1969 through December, 1969. Magazine cover images are complete for this title.
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