The Decade That Tried To Kill Nitro Drag Racing: The 1970s

Incredibly, nitro powered drag racing nearly didn't survive the 1970s. It is a story often lost to modern history but it's a harrowing tale of shortages, price escalation, racer intervention, and the survival instincts of racers in Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car. In this podcast we examine the tumultuous decade that saw performances escalate, star power grow, and in the end, the sport brought to its…