Drag Race from the 1950s
Rare drag race footage of famous musicians from the 1950s. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.
About Drag Race Footage
Drag race footage distils the automotive experience down to its most primal element — two cars, a straight line, and the question of which one gets to the end first. From professional quarter-mile events at purpose-built strips to impromptu roll races and YouTube-style matchups, these clips deliver instant gratification and settle arguments that have been raging in comment sections for years. The best drag race content includes unexpected results — the moment a sleeper build embarrasses a supercar, or a classic muscle car holds its own against a modern rival.
The 1950s in Music
The 1950s marked the birth of the modern sports car and the dawn of the American muscle era. European marques like Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz were building lightweight road racers that would become some of the most valuable automobiles in history, while across the Atlantic, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette and the seeds of the horsepower wars were being planted. Footage from this era is exceptionally rare — most of what survives comes from factory promotional films, newsreels covering events like Le Mans and the Mille Miglia, and the occasional home movie shot at local drag strips.
No drag race clips from the 1950s yet — we're working on it.