| Drag racing is a race of pure speed involving two | | | | Company led to the creation of the NHRA |
| vehicles. You might say that drag racing is to | | | | Winston Championship, which became a national |
| automobile racing what a sprint is to track and | | | | event, attracting sponsors and getting network |
| field. Drag racing is typically an American sport | | | | television coverage. 1993 was the year that the |
| and began in Southern California were usually illegal | | | | NHRA and drag racing were finally recognized by |
| races were held on secondary roads. In the year | | | | the FIA, which created a drag racing commission. |
| of 1951 the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) | | | | The NHRA now enjoys international status and |
| was founded and allowed for the further | | | | oversees the development of drag racing outside |
| development of the sport in the 50's and 60's. In | | | | of the United States. |
| 1975 the support of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco | | | | |