# 5 Drag Racing Icons That Owned The Quarter Mile In The 1980s

> The 1980s was a transformative decade for the automotive industry, especially as it was recovering from the Malaise Era of the '70s.

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- **Published:** 2025-12-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mile #quarter #decade #drag #icons #owned #racing #achieved
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