OFF TO THE RACES; The NHRA's Winternationals Were Quick Out of the Gate.(Motorsports)(National Hot Rod Association)

AutoWeek, February, 2007 by Stephens, Bill

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Byline: BILL STEPHENS In 1961, "The Big Go West'' first saw the light of day. The NHRA's Winter-nationals inherited that nickname as a direct reference to the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, touted as "The Big Go'' and the most prestigious of any drag-racing event. Forty-six years later, drag racers will tell you their career is incomplete without a U.S.

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OFF TO THE RACES; The NHRA's Winternationals Were Quick Out of the Gate.(Motorsports)(National Hot Rod Association)

AutoWeek, February, 2007 by Stephens, Bill

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