History - The Great One Day Race
 

Drag racing has some really interesting history. This event was one for the books.

http://www.nhra.com/50th/races/080801.html

Travis

(Disclaimer: I did not write this article. I just found it for your reading enjoyment.)

Re: History - The Great One Day Race
 

"It was imperative to make every effort possible to complete the race on its scheduled date rather than create economic hardship for the participants, most of whom raced as a hobby, by making them stay in California for another week."

Don't see that level of understanding anymore.