Carmakers took notice, and in addition to the available volume-production high-performance cars, they began developing drag strip-oriented versions to promote their products at NHRA events.
In the '60s and '70s ... It was a time when cars were more than transportation; they were a lifestyle. For those with a need for speed, the drag strip was the ultimate playground.
During the 1960s, pretty much every American automaker was locked in a battle to offer the most high-performance muscle cars ...