The video quality is about as rough as the State Capitol Raceway drag strip surface was, but this doesn't keep this classic Diamond P broadcast of the 1980 Cajun Nationals from being entertaining.

With Don Prudhomme and Raymond Beadle failing to qualify, some of the "blue collar" Funny Car racers had their chance to shine, namely Paul Smith. You'll see other names such as Jeg Coughlin, Sr. in Top Fuel and Paul Smith in Funny Car.

There's even a cameo appearance from the L.A. Hooker.