Drag Racing in the 1970’s Book
In the 1950s, drag racing began as a grassroots sport. By the 1960s and 1970s, technological advancements and sponsorships transformed it, sidelining low-budget teams as professionalism dominated. The 1970s introduced new classes like Funny Cars, which evolved into powerful, fiberglass-bodied machines, and Pro Stock, fostering fierce rivalries tied to Detroit automakers. Top Fuel cars also became faster and safer with rear-engine designs. Author Doug Boyce chronicles this dynamic era in Drag Racing in the 1970s, covering cars, classes, and legendary drivers. His book, featuring 327 photos and rich insights, is a tribute to the sport's evolution.