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INTRODUCTION

As the cover states, this book is all about the facts, and nothing but the facts from drag racing’s glorious past. You’ll find highlights, low lights, cars, stars, tracks, stats, quacks, and quirks. 1001 Drag Racing Facts recollects the sport’s most memorable moments from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. Without a doubt, those early years were the sport’s most innovative, entertaining, and diverse. The golden age, as it’s often referred to, was just that, golden.

Now, by possessing all this newfound information, you will no longer need to rely upon fading memories (yours, mine, and others) when it comes to recalling the way it really was. You can say goodbye to hearsay and conflicting bench-race sessions; add fuel to the fire by throwing new, accurate information out there.

As we all know, stories have a habit of growing taller with time and this book helps to bring them back down to earth. The facts and information for this book were drawn from the most reliable sources: personal interviews and more than 60 years of documented history. For the purpose of accuracy, third-party and vague information has been omitted.

As for me and my interest in the sport, I started following drag racing during the early 1970s. While my teen peers went for magazines such as Circus, Rolling Stone, and, God forbid, Playboy, I spent most my time poring over titles such as Car Craft, Popular Hot Rodding, and Hot Rod. I wore out the magazines, soaking up whatever written material my pubescent mind could grasp. When it came to drag racing, I got a head start on this whole “longing for the good ol’ days” thing and throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and into the 1990s, my preference usually ran at least 10 years behind my peers. I swear, add 10 to 15 more years to my life and I would have given Mike Mitchell, “The World’s Fastest Hippie,” a run for his money!

For those who enjoyed drag racing’s during its golden years, 1001 Drag Racing Facts offers an endless stream of memories. For those not old enough to remember those glorious days, well, get comfy and enjoy the history lesson.