The Chi-Town Hustler was easily one of the most popular vehicles in Funny Car history. The car was not only unique in design and performance but is also remembered for creating and popularizing the ritual of long, smoky burnouts that are done to this day. Minick retired as driver at the end of 1971, but he remained with the team through the 1990 season and was actively involved with the pair of back-to-back NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car championships that were won by then team driver Frank Hawley.
