1991's Headline News

Worsham becomes youngest Funny Car winner At just his seventh NHRA National event, 21-year-old Del Worsham upset Mark Oswald in the final round of ACDelco Southern Nationals, becoming the youngest driver in history to snare an NHRA national event Funny Car title. 'Snake' gets first Top Fuel win in 21 years With a victory at the Springnationals, Don Prudhomme captured his first Top Fuel victory in 21 years (since his win at the '70 U.S. Nationals), his 41st career victory. Prudhomme defeated Joe Amato in the final round. Austin makes history with first double win In one of the more impressive driving performances in drag-racing history, Pat Austin made good on his Indy prediction when he won Top Fuel and Alcohol Funny Car at the ACDelco Heartland Nationals, making him the first driver to win two eliminator titles at the same race. It was a year of incredible losses 1989 Winston Top Fuel champ Gary Ormsby, famed engine builders Keith Black and Joe Pisano, and fuel-altered veteran Willie Borsch, were among those who passed away during the 1991 season, leaving voids in their places and sorrow in the hearts of friends, fans, and fellow competitors.

NHRA announces first Hot Rod Reunion Plant explosion leads to nitro shortage Alderman, Austin score 11th season wins at Finals The amazing Hawaiian Punch Funny Car Bernstein, Prudhomme rebounded from tough 1990.... Monthly Headlines