Once upon a time, a class designated as Modified eliminator presented drag racing fans with a harmony of small-inch, high-winding screamers -- mostly comprised of those Doug Nash five-speed transmissions. These classic home videos were shot at the old Houston drag strip in 1979 and if you look you will spot classic names such as Billy Mansell and Coleman Roddy, not to mention cameo appearances from nitro racers Tom Hoover, Lee Shepherd and Shirley Muldowney.

Once upon a time, a class designated as Modified eliminator presented drag racing fans with a harmony of small-inch, high-winding screamers -- mostly comprised of those Doug Nash five-speed transmissions. These classic home videos were shot at the old Houston drag strip in 1979 and if you look you will spot classic names such as Billy Mansell and Coleman Roddy, not to mention cameo appearances from nitro racers Tom Hoover, Lee Shepherd and Shirley Muldowney.