Mickey and On-the-gas were quite a pair...Mickey's biography is an interesting read. This link is from Amazon://www.amazon.com/Mickey-Thompson-Tragic-Racing-Legend/dp/0760340153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362966508&sr=1-1&keywords=mickey+thompson+the+fast+life+and+tragic+death+of+a+racing+legend
One of the most innovative hot rodders who ever lived, IMO! LSR, drag racing, Indy cars, and off-road not to mention all the speed parts! Oh yeah and tires...
On-the-gas had a long career in drag racing as well as Indy cars. He was always exciting to watch!