Tony Christian, one of the pioneering drivers of the Pro Street movement, passed away Thursday, June 9, following complications related to a heart attack. He was 74. Christian was infamous for his battles with drivers like Pat Musi in the NMCA Pro Street heyday of the mid-to-late ‘90s, and his nitrous-fed ’57 Chevy is responsible for introducing scores of fans and future competitors to fast doorslammer racing. Before Pro Street, Christian won three races in NHRA Pro Stock, finishing third in the 1988 championship points. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #177, the Sportsman Issue, in July/August of…