In 1968, Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen had a top fuel dragster built with the help of a sponsor. That sponsor was "Tirend Activity Booster"--one of the first sport drinks. McEwen ran the car in the Top Fuel Dragster class all over the country. Here is the story of the "Tirend Activity Booster" Top Fuel Dragster.
Remember Tom's mother was in marketing.. She was instrimental on getting the Matel Hot Wheels deal.. McEwen had it locked down and approached Prudhomme with thier partnership...
758meatball1 1 week ago
I love these kinds of storys
DEATHTRAPHOTRODS 1 month ago