Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
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Incredibly, nitro powered drag racing nearly didn't survive the 1970s. It is a story often lost to modern history but it's a harrowing tale of shortages, price escalation, racer intervention, and the survival instincts of racers in Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car.
In this video we examine the tumultuous decade that saw performances escalate, star power grow, and in the end, the sport brought to its very knees as its most famous lifeblood was nearly stolen from it. Would you believe that many racers were advocating for its end in drag racing? They were and the proof is in here.
Drag racing history isn't all about the records set on the track, it's often about the survival of its cars, of its venues, and of its fuel off of it.
MasterClass has great offers this holiday season. If you use my link, you’ll get up to 50% off an annual subscription. Head over to masterclass.yt.link/DyFSr2I for the current offer and they’ll know I sent you!
Incredibly, nitro powered drag racing nearly didn't survive the 1970s. It is a story often lost to modern history but it's a harrowing tale of shortages, price escalation, racer intervention, and the survival instincts of racers in Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car.
In this video we examine the tumultuous decade that saw performances escalate, star power grow, and in the end, the sport brought to its very knees as its most famous lifeblood was nearly stolen from it. Would you believe that many racers were advocating for its end in drag racing? They were and the proof is in here.
Drag racing history isn't all about the records set on the track, it's often about the survival of its cars, of its venues, and of its fuel off of it.
