Modern drag cars are a marvel of engineering, combining extreme power with advanced technology to achieve blistering speeds.

Carroll Shelby is one of the most iconic names in the world of fast American cars. Born in East Texas in 1923, Shelby was an accomplished racing driver, piloting Ferraris and Maseratis in competition.

It isn't unheard of for today's fastest street-legal cars to reach top speeds of 250 mph or more. After an exhilarating ride like that, it's hard to imagine ever being able to drive 65 mph again, let ...