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Reader Stephen J. Davies sent us this photo of Phil Bramande Junior's car out of Kissimmee, Florida at this year's Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It's tuned by his dad, "Big Phil" Bramande. The motor is a 350 SB Chevy with a very old 6/71 blower with even older 650 Holley bolted on top, and of course the usual 'glide tranny. What makes this not just a great wheelstand is the fact that Big Phil builds the motor and tranny from parts he gets at swap meets. He's a true nostalgia racer and a great man, according to Davies. [6-22-2005]

HEMI.COM GETS SUPERCHARGED

DaimlerChrysler has launched a new edition of Hemi.com (www.Hemi.com). The improved Web site has new stories, new photos, more in-depth history and specifications, and new multimedia features-including Hemi(r) sounds. The new Hemi engine story is continued and expanded to include the 6.1L version.

Hemi.com presents three newly interactive historical timelines showing the development of all versions of the Hemi engine, starting with the legendary Chrysler FirePower Hemi in 1951. The development of the legendary 426 Hemi that revolutionized NASCAR and NHRA racing is featured in great depth, along with the new generation 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi engines. In addition, Web surfers will find vintage photographs and biographies featuring the people who were behind the most famous automotive powerplant in the world. [6-22-2005]

LITTLE ROPES ANOTHER ONE

Midwest Pro Mod racer Donnie Little added yet another sponsor this year when he signed a deal with Evans Performance from the St. Louis area. Evans recently had an open house with all the racers they are involved with displaying. Since Little's Camaro is also sponsored by DRO we couldn't resist running a photo of the event with the DragRacingOnline.com prominently displayed on the fender of the Camaro. (Donnie Little photo) [6-22-2005]