In the early 1950s, racing on the dry lakes of southern California moved to more organized racing on pavement, at decommissioned airports early on, and then later at dedicated drag strips built all over California as the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) grew. As drag racing spread east and the sport grew and new tracks were built, the recap tires many racers were using were no longer safe for the speeds these cars were achieving. One of the first dedicated drag slicks came from… read more >
Hoosier Racing Tire 1957 Vintage Men's T-Shirt
Design Description Stock car driver Robert Newton set out to create a tire that would give him an edge on the track. He began experimenting by retreading standard street tires, developing a compound that delivered improved grip for racing conditions. Working out of an abandoned barn in Indiana, Newton started supplying
