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Back in the groovy days of 1964, Super Stock drag racing was all the rage with cars that looked normal but zoomed faster than a cheetah on roller skates. Enter the Factory Experimental class, where manufacturers got a little wild under the hood while keeping showroom appearances. This 1964 Mercury Comet is an A/FX beast, one of just 21 built. It’s still rocking the same “experimental” speed parts it had back then, like the roaring 425 HP high-riser 427 engine and lightweight fiberglass body panels.

In the early ’60s, the mantra “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” was the gospel truth for American automakers. Enter the 1964 Ford Fairlane 427 Thunderbolt—a car that looked like your neighbor’s Fairlane but had the muscle to leave competitors eating dust on the drag strip. It might have looked like a sheep, but under the hood, it was the wolf of Super Stock racing. This Thunderbolt had the power to not only win races but also to race its way into car enthusiasts’ hearts and garages.

Who is the ultimate drag racing legend? NHRA’s list of 50 greatest drivers has sparked debates, with Don Garlits grabbing the top spot. From the fearless Shirley Muldowney at #5 to the dynamic John Force at #2, the rankings are a rollercoaster of speed and skill. Do you feel the need for speed or a need to disagree? Share your thoughts and see if your favorite racer made the cut—or if they left burnout marks in your heart!

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