Ingenuity in Action 1950s. Full Film | NHRA Drag Racing and Hot Rod Movie. Vintage race cars.

Classic film starts a little slow then gets packed full of drag racing action.
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the largest auto racing organization in the world and was founded in the 1950s.
"Alcohol is for drinking, gas is for cleaning parts, and nitro is for racing!" ~Don Garlits
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." ~Mario Andretti
"Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports... all the others are games." ~Ernest Hemingway
Don Garlits Sets Track Record in his dragster. Vintage Drag Racing 1965    • Shorts  
Hot Rods Racing in Southern California, 1940s.    • Hot Rods Racing in Southern Californi...  

During the 1950s, drag racing was popular among young people and was often seen as a rebellious activity. Many drag strips were located in rural areas, and races were often held at night to avoid attracting the attention of law enforcement.

Drag racing cars in the 1950s were typically modified production vehicles with large engines and custom paint jobs. The most popular vehicles for drag racing were hot rods, which were modified versions of production cars with large engines, custom paint jobs, and other modifications.

In the 1950s, drag racing was still in its infancy and there were no formal rules or regulations. As a result, races were often chaotic and unsafe, with many participants and spectators getting injured or killed.

Despite the dangers, drag racing remained popular throughout the 1950s and continues to be popular today. It is now a professional sport with a variety of classes and rules that are designed to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.