Slicks: The Sticky History of the World's Fastest Racing Tires

About this episode

This episode explores the history of drag racing slicks, the fastest racing tires in the world.

The history of drag racing slicks, the fastest racing tires in the world.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Lohnes

Topics covered

• drag racing
• racing tires
• automotive history
• slicks
• performance tires

Keywords

• drag racing
• slicks
• racing tires
• automotive history
• performance

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