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Drag Racing in the 1960s: The Evolution in Race Car Technology Nissan Anyone considering an Oldsmobile V-8The 1960s were a fascinating decade on the race scene. Relive the memories today through this wonderful new book. Drag racing has a long and storied history. Many have said that the first drag race happened shortly after the second car was made. While that may or may not be true, racing prior to World War II was mostly centered around dry lake activities and top speed runs. After the war, drag racing became organized with the formation of the NHRA,