One of the recurring topics on social media is the old-day-versusmodern racing debate. It has been the subject of lively discussion at times, and it got me to thinking about the pros and cons of the arguments.
Perhaps I should say that I do lean towards nostalgia racing – which is maybe not surprising, given my advancing years. However, there is a lot more to it than that, as I also admire engineering excellence – which the current breed of race car showcases in spades.
Drag racing is a pursuit which encourages its exponents to strive for ever quicker times. Over the decades, cars have evolved and become ever more