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Automobile Drag Racing – Bristol Dragway Event Features Record-Setting Speeds, Big Crowds And A Legendary Visit

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BRISTOL, Tenn. – With a relentless work ethic, endless supply of courage and iconic nickname, Dale Pulde helped to revolutionize the sport of drag racing.

Pulde has seen and done about everything over his star-studded journey, yet he admits to being shocked at the transformation of Bristol Dragway. The driver of the “War Eagle” was inducted into the Legends of Thunder Valley Sunday morning before final eliminations for the National Hot Rod Association Thunder Valley Nationals. 

“I came to Bristol for the first time in 1968 when I was 18 years old,” Pulde said. “When I saw this dragstrip, I was like “Wow.”  It was unlike anything I had ever seen.”

In 1998, Bristol Dragway underwent an $18 million renovation …  Details

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