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Drag Racing Picture of the Day!
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First to 160 and 170
By Pete Garramone
The Heth & Thompson digger ran hard in 1960. Photo by Pete Garramone
This is the Heth & Thompson car from Colorado. It was the
first car to break 160 mph (June 5, 1960) and 170 mph (178.57 on
August 14, 1960). The Heth & Thompson team was nearly unbeatable
for three years. They eventually bought Tommy Ivo's first Buick
dragster (less engine) from Don Prudhomme, put their Chrysler in it,
and continued to dominate.
"Pete" Garramone
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