THE HERITAGE COLLECTION
SERIAL 005 — THE TAKEOFF
Vintage Drag Racing
The era when drag racing became a spectacle.
SERIAL 005 — THE TAKEOFF celebrates the unforgettable era when drag racing became more than a race—it became an experience. The 1970s transformed the quarter mile into one of motorsport's greatest stages, where roaring V8s, towering wheelstands, smoky burnouts, and unforgettable personalities drew thousands of fans to witness horsepower at its most spectacular.
This was the age of Funny Cars and match racing, when drivers became household names and every run was as much about entertaining the crowd as crossing the finish line first. Grandstands shook beneath the sound of open headers, staging lights counted down in anticipation, and spectators held their breath as cars clawed for traction and lifted their front wheels toward the sky.
The oversized back graphic captures one of drag racing's most iconic sights—a classic muscle car launching hard enough to carry its front wheels into the air while smoke pours from the rear tires and the crowd erupts behind it. Vintage-inspired monochrome artwork reflects the raw excitement of drag racing's golden era, while the subtle MOTOPPAREL chest graphic quietly honors the machines and personalities that made the sport legendary.
More than a shirt, SERIAL 005 — THE TAKEOFF is the fifth chapter of the MOTOPPAREL Heritage Collection—a numbered series celebrating the defining eras of motorsport. Each chapter explores a different discipline, honoring the people, machines, and moments that forever changed racing. Designed to be collected, every release carries its own serial number and chapter title, inviting enthusiasts to build the Heritage Collection one story at a time.
Whether THE TAKEOFF is the chapter that speaks to you most or the next piece in your Heritage Collection, it celebrates an era when drag racing proved that horsepower alone wasn't enough—it had to leave the crowd speechless.
Because motorsport wasn't built on comfort. It was built on courage.
One Collection. Six Stories. Claim Your Serial.
Product features
- 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight jersey
- Garment-dyed finish for a lived-in color and texture
- Relaxed fit with double-needle stitched seams for durability
- Tubular knit (no side seams) and sewn-in label for clean lines
- Available S–4XL (select partners) and in 58 color options
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
