NHRA decal

[427TJ]

DUH. Thanks Verne! You're right, I have an ideal reference source downstairs! Now I have a good reason to once again immerse myself in my old car magazines for an hour or two. I'll let you know what I find!

[Verne_Frantz]

DUH! I knew you had them from the endless (interesting) posts you made on the vintage wheels thread. (one of my favorite threads of all time!)

Verne

[Chevy454]

Here is the original NHRA logo, as seen on early "Membership Manuals" and associated paperwork, after the NHRA was incorporated on March 8 of '51...notice the "Dedicated to Safety" wording is *above* the car:

[Chevy454]

Here is the revised single coupe decal...notice the "Dedicated to Safety" wording is below the coupe now...used on literature from 1951 through 1962:

[Chevy454]

Here is the early dragster & coupe combo decal, featuring the early FED & spoilerless coupe...seen on literature from 1963 through 1973:

[Chevy454]

Here we see a revised combo sticker, with a later RED & coupe featured...notice the switch from "Dedicated to Safety" to the current "Championship Drag Racing" wording...can be seen on literature from 1974 through 1985:

[Chevy454]

Here is the now "contemporary" logo...can be seen on liturature as early as 1970, but was used in some event banners in 1969:

[Kim_Howie]

That not a coupe it's roadster.