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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
Yeah, drag race drivers have suffered this kind of separation from "real" race car drivers for decades. While there is a good deal of cross-over between the various road racing and oval racing disciplines, you will notice, however, that virtually none of these "real" race car drivers ever hop into a Top Fuel car. Come to think of it, I can't come up with one. The only exception that comes readily to mind is Danny Ongais, and he actually went from Funny Car and Top Fuel to Indy car..
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About 20 years ago John Andretti ran a Top Fuel car for Jack Clark the NYY baseball player. Didnt last long due to a lack of sponsorship. A few years ago Kurt Bush ran a Pro Stock car at a race or 2.