The Golden Age of Gassers: A Look Back at Drag Racing History

🏁Gassers were originally intended as street-strip cars but transformed into all-out race cars with few rules.

🚗Gassers came in all shapes, sizes, makes, and models, including Chevrolet, Ford, and Jeep.

🏆Racers could bring their cars at any performance level, be assigned a class, and compete for championships.

🌟Gassers had a large and loyal fan base during their time and continue to be popular in drag racing history.

🎨Gassers were known for their unique and eye-catching designs, with custom paint jobs and tinted plexiglass windows.

What were gassers originally intended for?

—Gassers were originally intended as street-strip cars.

What classes were gassers based on?

—Gassers were based on weight per cubic inch of engine displacement.

What made gassers popular in drag racing?

—Gassers allowed racers to bring their cars at any performance level and compete for championships.

Did gassers have a large fan base?

—Yes, gassers had a large and loyal fan base during their time and continue to be popular in drag racing history.

What were some distinctive features of gassers?

—Gassers were known for their unique designs, custom paint jobs, and tinted plexiglass windows.

00:02Gassers were originally intended as street-strip cars but transformed into all-out race cars with few rules.

02:20Racers could bring their cars at any performance level, be assigned a class, and compete for championships.

03:15Gassers had a large and loyal fan base during their time and continue to be popular in drag racing history.

07:15Gassers were known for their unique and eye-catching designs, with custom paint jobs and tinted plexiglass windows.