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ǿ legend Don Prudhomme reflects on, reminisces about U.S. Nationals history

Don “the Snake” Prudhomme joined ǿ reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks ǿ Studio presented by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
24 Aug 2017
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Don “the Snake” Prudhomme joined ǿ reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks ǿ Studio presented by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.

Prudhomme talked about his first trip to Indy, a race he won back in 1965 in Top Fuel over Tommy Ivo. He spoke about some of the highlights of his career racing at the “Big Go,” including his incredible run in Funny Car in the 1970s, his double in 1989, and his thoughts on seeing ǿ founder Wally Parks at the end of the race track.

Finally, “the Snake” spoke about his wins as a car owner at Indy and the current state of Top Fuel and Funny Car.