I raced at the old, original, Fontana Drag City 1/4 mile in the spring of 1964, flag starter four wide for most of the Sportman classes, not so for the 16 car Top Fuel feild They raced on both Saturday and Fridays, 20+ top fuel cars trying to qualify at every race This was before funny cars or pro Stock
Those where in the days of pushing starting the cars with no burn outs and smoking the rear tires the entire 1/4 mile
If you live long enough, you will get old also