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Originally Posted by Dave1695
Like all of us true drag racers, I took exception to the story being identified with our sport. A couple years ago, I called a local TV station regarding the exact same miss leading information they gave, about a fatal crash on the highway during a "drag race". The exchange was some what heated, as the newsman didn't like being corrected. I finally convinced him it was a STREET RACE not a drag race, and had nothing to do with our sport. They haven't made the same mistake since. just my two cents!
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Before the FIRST "drag strip" was opened by CJ "Pappy" Hart.....it was called DRAG RACING.......get over it !!