Today's Classic Video Rewind features a home video gem from the 1970 NHRA Springnationals at the former Dallas Motor Speedway in Texas. Winners at this event includes Bob Gibson (Top Fuel), Leroy Goldstein (Funny Car) and Ronnie Sox (Top Fuel). It's a long video, but worth the time for anyone wishing to travel back in time.
Today's Classic Video Rewind features a home video gem from the 1970 NHRA Springnationals at the former Dallas Motor Speedway in Texas. Winners at this event includes Bob Gibson (Top Fuel), Leroy Goldstein (Funny Car) and Ronnie Sox (Top Fuel). It's a long video, but worth the time for anyone wishing to travel back in time.
High performance lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple and online game
company Cie Studio have partnered to develop a unique integration in
Cie Studio’s popular automotive enthusiast online drag racing game and
social network Nitto 1320 Legends. The integration is unique in that
it will provide consumers the opportunity to virtually sample and
experience Royal Purple products.
The Nitto 1320 Legends online gaming environment allows gamers to buy
virtual performance upgrades for their car(s). Gamers then experience
the impact of the upgrades to their car’s racing performance and engine
life. The game is available as a free download to anyone via the URL www.nittolegends.com.
High performance lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple and online game
company Cie Studio have partnered to develop a unique integration in
Cie Studio’s popular automotive enthusiast online drag racing game and
social network Nitto 1320 Legends. The integration is unique in that
it will provide consumers the opportunity to virtually sample and
experience Royal Purple products.
The Nitto 1320 Legends online gaming environment allows gamers to buy
virtual performance upgrades for their car(s). Gamers then experience
the impact of the upgrades to their car’s racing performance and engine
life. The game is available as a free download to anyone via the URL www.nittolegends.com.
The great thing about drag racing in the 1970s was an abundance of
drag racing related movies that catered to the hardcore drag race fans
while conveying the excitement of the sport to the novice fan.
Wheels of Fire is a 1970s drag racing movie that has a mix of
fact, fiction and excellent camera work that entertains its audience
with big names of the sport like "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, Shirley
Muldowney, Don Prudhomme, Billy Meyer and Richard Tharp.
The great thing about drag racing in the 1970s was an abundance of
drag racing related movies that catered to the hardcore drag race fans
while conveying the excitement of the sport to the novice fan.
Wheels of Fire is a 1970s drag racing movie that has a mix of
fact, fiction and excellent camera work that entertains its audience
with big names of the sport like "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, Shirley
Muldowney, Don Prudhomme, Billy Meyer and Richard Tharp.
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo was an American action/adventure
sitcom that ran on NBC from 1979 to 1981. For its second season the
show was renamed Lobo. The program aired Tuesday nights, at 8 p.m.
Eastern time. The lead character, Sheriff Elroy P. Lobo, played by
Claude Akins, was a spin-off character from another television series,
B.J. and the Bear.
Travel back to drag racing's formative years when Pro Stocker were
really the factory hot rods. This YouTube video features the legendary
Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins discussing this golden years of the Pro Stock
division. Classic video footage includes Ronnie Sox, "Dyno" Don
Nicholson, Frank Iaconio and Larry Lombardo. This video clip comes from
Diamond P video's Hot Rods From Detroit.
Travel back to drag racing's formative years when Pro Stocker were
really the factory hot rods. This YouTube video features the legendary
Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins discussing this golden years of the Pro Stock
division. Classic video footage includes Ronnie Sox, "Dyno" Don
Nicholson, Frank Iaconio and Larry Lombardo. This video clip comes from
Diamond P video's Hot Rods From Detroit.
Before there were Chevrolet Pro Stock standouts such as Jeg Coughlin
Jr. and Dave Connolly, there was Lee Shepherd. The former NHRA Modified
eliminator standout was the bridge that brought Chevrolet back to the
forefront of Pro Stock. He followed in the path started in the 1970s by
the legendary Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and with the guidance of the
legendary Reher & Morrison duo, he scored the first Chevrolet NHRA
Pro Stock world championship in five years when he claimed the 1981
crown.
Shepherd won four consecutive NHRA Pro Stock crowns as well as two IHRA titles simultaneously.
