1978 NHRA Summernationals
The 1978 NHRA Summernationals were a National Hot Rod Association drag racing event, held at Englishtown, New Jersey, on 16 July.
Sponsored by Winston, it was attended by top dragster drivers Don Prudhomme, Shirley Muldowney, reigning Top Fuel Dragster champion Dick Tharp, as well as funny car drivers, including Frank “Ace” Manzo, Tom Prock, "TV Tommy" Ivo, and R. C. Sherman, as well as Pro Stock champions including Grumpy Jenkins. Gordie Bonin drove the Bubble Up Pontiac Trans Am funny car, while Kenny Bernstein appeared in the Chelsea King funny car. Bob Glidden took Pro Stock in his Ford Fairmont. Denny Savage claimed the TF/FC title that year, with Ed "The Ace" McCulloch runner-up.
