Second-generation nitro superstar Mike Dunn hung up his driving a suit a long time ago, but remains close to his memories. The former Funny Car driver turned television analyst turned sanctioning body president smiles when he talks about the good old days of drag racing.

In this new episode of Storytellers, Dunn speaks of his first experiences out on the road as a driver of the Bear Town Shaker.

Dunn, who said the experience of going out on his own was priceless, had all the makings of a future legend with ambition, natural talent and a tendency to think outside of the box.

How about some obscure professional drag racing from the American Hot Rod Association? We have coverage fo the 1984 Grand American Series from U.S. 30 Dragway in Gary, Indiana. #ClassicDragRacing - https://t.co/821L0lSH5C pic.twitter.com/jyUlpBgEoZ

— Competition Plus (@competitionplus) May 21, 2020

Only three times since the introduction of NHRA Pro Stock in 1970, has the factory hot rod division been overhauled. Our team at CompetitionPlusTV has compiled a season in review of 1982, the first year of 500-inch. #ClassicDragRacing - https://t.co/CjWVyk7b5B pic.twitter.com/7SbdarYCt8

— Competition Plus (@competitionplus) May 19, 2020