REMEMBERING TOM HOOVER: THE 1979 NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

 

Travel back in time to 1979, a season which began a transition of NHRA Winston Drag Racing from the largely independent professional drag racing towards corporate backing. You'll see the greats like Don Prudhomme, Shirley Muldowney and Bob Glidden. But one of the finest moments is in seeing the beautiful Showtime Corvette of Tom Hoover proving that looks can win.