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The cars raced are a mixture between restored originals, while others are re-creations of older cars. [1] Today, nostalgia drag racing events are held in the United States from coast-to-coast run by organizations, groups, tracks along with the NHRA and IHRA. Nostalgia drag racing is gaining in popularity as the original drag racers become old.
Nostalgia Super Stock is an index-style foot brake only class for the year models, body styles, and engine combinations which raced in the A/FX and Super Stock classes of the '60s. Exceptions in the authenticity of these cars will be allowed, for instance those relating to safety, equality in performance, availability, and durability.
Discover which cars from the 1950s left a lasting impression on drivers, ... Most Iconic Cars of the '50s. Rachel Schneider. July 27, 2023 at 7:10 AM. ... In addition to its one-of-a-kind style ...
Shirley Muldowney (born June 19, 1940), also known professionally as "Cha Cha" and the "First Lady of Drag Racing", is an American auto racer.She was the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to drive a Top Fuel dragster.
1. BMW Isetta. The BMW Isetta was introduced in 1955, and over 160,000 units were made from 1955 to 1962 —it was the top-selling single-cylinder car in the world.
The 1962 Winternationals were historic for the appearance there of NHRA's first woman class champion. Under pressure from Peggy Hart (wife of track owner "Pappy" Hart) and Mickey Thompson, as well as fellow racers Shirley Shahan and Roberta Leighton, Carol Cox was the first woman allowed to race at an NHRA national event. [2]
Chrysler Newport. Years produced: 1940-1981 Original starting price: $2,964 After serving as a two-year, one-off vehicle in the '40s and '50s, the Newport settled in as an entry-level sedan and ...
Shirley Shahan (nicknamed the "Drag-On Lady") is a pioneering American woman drag racer. [1] Shahan in 1965 became the first woman to win an NHRA pro event. [2] Her husband, H. L., prepared the cars she drove. [2] She became a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1997.