William, you have no idea! The cars were cooler back then with the big ol blowers popping out of the hood, a cool sounding cackle, most of the cars had bitchen paint jobs that matched models you could buy at the store.
There were only a few national events. Instead there were mostly independent booked-in shows, it was so good that in the summer there was a nitro race every week somewhere within driving distance. Becauses of that you didn't have to be rich to race a fuel car because there were enough paid races to keep you going.
If you ever get the chance pick up a dvd or video of the movie American Nitro. That will take you to the greatest days of the sport.
