1978 IHRA DIXIE NATIONALS, ATLANTA

vintage home movie shot at IHRA 1978 Dixie Nationals in Commerce, Ga. before the track went NHRA. Big Daddy Don Garlits, some Pro Comp and lots of those screaming modifieds. The old Modified VW's are a treat. You'll even see a Chi-Town appearance.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• classic
• drag
• racing

[gonygonygo]

LISTEN TO THOSE RPM's!!! I'm in love!!!!!!!

[chvyman555]

If you want to see a good video of modifieds, search one called "Houston 2"

[svo65]

i just put on some old footage i took at what i thought was the 78 race at atlanta. might have been another year. look and see if you know what year. wish i had sound on mine. love these old movies.

[Trapkitt]

My dad and I were at this race weekend.

[Trapkitt]

My dad and I were at this race. We went every year from the time the track opened well into the late 80's. I actually looked for myself in this video !! Thanks for sharing!!

[uhclem50]

The track announcer is breathing helium.

[chvyman555]

My dads old front engine dragster (B/ econorail) at 3:31 to 3:50. They won this event. It was them against the white chevy II station wagon(GENE FULTON) in the finals

[ilovejuggs]

i think i know a few of the modified cars in this vid

[fueldragster]

Awesome video, keep up the good work DiamondP!