@crashracingonly on Instagram: "The nuclear banana! In qualifying at the 1997 NHRA event in Sonoma, Eddie Hill’s “Nuclear Banana” Top Fuel dragster hit the finish line at over 310 mph when a violent vibration and parts failure tore the car apart, sending it out of control and utterly destroying the chassis, yet he escaped with only minor injuries and that terrifying run later led to the so‑called “Eddie Hill rule” about being allowed to race a backup car after a qualifying crash. #motorsport #ca

Pruett stepping aside in 2024 to focus on starting a family; Stewart named as team’s replacement Top Fuel driver