Many fans have probably already forgotten what happened during the 29th Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
That event, however, is one of the most memorable of all time.
For the first time, the National Hot Rod Association had both the Top
Fuel Dragster and Top Fuel Funny Cars race to 1000-feet, instead of the
traditional quarter-mile (1,320 feet).
The two classes having been racing to 1,000 feet ever since.
NHRA's actions were brought about as a result of the on-track death of
Scott Kalitta, a two-time NHRA world champion on June 21.