THE 1974 CHARLOTTE EIGHTH-MILE CHAOS — IHRA’S WILDEST PIT-ROAD SHOWDOWN

Step back into one of the most unbelievable moments in drag-racing history — the 1974 IHRA eighth-mile national event held on pit road at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This was more than a race… it was an experiment, a spectacle, and a learning curve all rolled into one.

From the tight confines of pit road, to the improvised shutdown area, to the unpredictable mix of good, bad, and downright ugly — this forgotten race weekend helped shape IHRA’s early identity and its willingness to take chances long before eighth-mile racing became the norm.

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Whether you love drag-racing history, IHRA lore, or stories from the sport’s rough-and-ready era, this deep cut from 1974 is one you don’t want to miss.

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