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Lee Shepherd became the first man to drive an NHRA Pro Stock car faster than 170 mph over the 1/4-mile when he achieved 174

Friday 5th February 1982

Lee Shepherd became the first man to drive an NHRA Pro Stock car faster than 170 mph over the 1/4-mile when he achieved 174.08 mph at Pomona, California, USA.

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