Travel back in time to an era when the NHRA, seeking a more permanent home for its quality broadcasts produced by Diamond P, often ventured into the major networks such as ABC and NBC.

The 1981 NHRA World Finals, moved to the famed Orange County International Raceway after Ontario Motor Speedway closed down, was broadcast on NBC’s Sportsworld.

Travel back in time to an era when the NHRA, seeking a more permanent home for its quality broadcasts produced by Diamond P, often ventured into the major networks such as ABC and NBC.

The 1981 NHRA World Finals, moved to the famed Orange County International Raceway after Ontario Motor Speedway closed down, was broadcast on NBC’s Sportsworld.

This video chronicles Jeb Allen’s anxiety race to the championship as well as Gary Beck’s run for the record book. You’ll also see the exploits of the newly crowned War Stories Showdown champion Larry Sutton racing his low buck Top Fuel dragster.

In Funny Car, you’ll see a carnagefest featuring Billy Meyer in his famous “At least I won” moment. You’ll also see the nasty fires of Don “The Snake” Prudhomme as well as Gary Densham. You’ll see “Big Jim” Dunn running roughshod over the field.

Pro Stock might be the most emotional for Pro Stock fans with cameo appearances by Lee Shepherd and John Hagen.

This video is hosted by a young Paul Page along with the legendary Steve Evans.