1975's Headline News

NHRA Winston program makes grand debut It was a gala occasion at the Sheraton Universal hotel in Los Angeles in late April 1975 when Winston announced its involvement as a sponsor for NHRA's 1975 World Championship Series of drag racing. Six fives earn Warren first March Meet Bakersfield's own James Warren scored his first March Meet win in truly amazing fashion, running six consecutive five-second passes. In Funny Car, Dale Pulde, in the "Eastern Raider" entry, upset Don Prudhomme in the final. Fast Garlits stops Muldowney in Indy final Don Garlits moved a step closer to winning the 1975 NHRA Winston Top Fuel championship with a stout victory at the U.S. Nationals, where he ran nine five-second passes including a final-round 5.93 to defeat Shirley Muldowney, who was appearing in her second final of the season. Complete round-by-round coverage!

Push starts outlawed for 1976 season W.J. scores first NHRA points win Prudhomme clinches FC crown at Portland Bucher, Liberman lead upsets at Summernats NHRA Fallnationals set for Seattle Muldowney first female Pro finalist Monthly Headlines