I’m on a bit of a nostalgia kick at the moment, and found this memorable video on YouTube of Shirley Muldowney and her last race in 2003. – Roger
Here is another video coutesy of NHRA of Shirley’s first national event win in 1976 with a 5.96. Notice the smaller wings and how the cars moved around on the top end:
Shirley’s Official Website
NHRA dedicates Indy Top Eliminator Club grandstand in honor of Shirley Muldowney – NHRA – 3 September 2011
Clips from the movie, Heart Like A Wheel:
ENCORE: THE RIVALRY TO END ALL RIVALRIES – BIG AND SHIRLEY – CompetitionPlus – January 8, 2012
About Roger
Driver of our '57 Chev from 1972-2019, Vietnam veteran (A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry Scout helicopter Line Chief and later Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader), retired ASE rated automotive mechanic. Roger became involved in drag racing during his high school days and after his stint in the Army ran E & F/MP [Modified Production] here in Division 6 before switching to bracket racing when the '57 became obsolete for class racing. He often raced at Puyallup, Kent-Pacific Raceways, Bremerton, Portland & the original Mission, B.C. track.
Like Shirley or not, she broke through the glass ceiling in the Fuel ranks which wasn’t an easy task back then!