more 1970s drag racing

Not sure what year this one is from, but it is a running of the Winternationals, the opening NHRA race of the season, from sometime in the 1970s, covering the Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel finals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzkr4F_4Xlo

1970s NHRA divisional racing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

If you love classic drag racing, then you are going to love this presentation of divisional racing from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. You'll see everything from gear-jamming class racing to nitro competition. If you listen very closely, the host sounds a lot like NHRA VP of Operations Graham Light, who used to run the track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pjj_-zMHYc

1990 IHRA Springnationals

The National Hot Rod Association is not the only drag racing sanctioning body.  We will occasionally delve into the International Hot Rod Association as well, and here is the first of those races.  The 1990 IHRA Springnationals held at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee.  Calling the action, are Bob Varsha, Ted Jones, and Bret Kepner.  

1989 U.S. Nationals

The biggest drag race in the world, the 1989 running of the U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Clermont, Indiana. 

Heart Like A Wheel

A film called "Heart Like A Wheel" chronicling the life and career of one of the most accomplished women to drag race, Shirley Muldowney.