This is the story of one of the great winning streaks in the history of top fuel drag racing. In 1967, over the span of five weeks, Connie Kalitta won the season opening races for the AHRA, NHRA, and NASCAR Drag Division, a total of four in a row. His car, powered by the exotic for the time 427 Ford Cammer engine set the national records for NHRA and NASCAR top fuel over the span of these races.

This video looks at not only the streak itself but Kalitta's early career, his partnership with Ford Motor Company, his mastery of the Cammer engines, that mill's history, and so much more. The details of each race are shared here, elapsed times, speeds, and opponents.

This is also the story of how one of the world's most astonishing private business empires began because a 29 year old top fuel racer won back to back events in California. Kalitta Air is a global colossus today and it began with one small plane and a dream. You'll learn that here as well.

A look at top fuel history and a whole lot more!