I was hoping for a "Best Engineered" or "Best
Appearing" trophy, but they didn't give either
one out. So now it's time for some bracket racing
in a dragster that has the style of a 21st Century
Jr. Fueler but the stance of a '60s FED. Time
to put on some Chuck Berry and crack open a
Bud or two, eh?
Look at the photos and tell
me if this thing ain't gorgeous.
| First pass ever down a drag
strip for my new front-engine dragster was
at the 2nd annual NHRA Hot Rod Reunion presented
by DuPont Automotive Finishes, at Beech
Bend Raceway Park. Pittman Racing Engines
small-block 383 with good stuff inside took
"Yeow-eee!" to 8.70-second elapsed time,
and that was footbraking it! |
That's me showing Joey the
dog how to go in a straight line. Joey says
he digs the family's new digger. |
| Auto Meter gauges are tucked
into the old-style scoop that folds over
via the release of two pins to reveal an
alcohol-driven Barry Grant 750 carb. "Yeow-eee!"
is easily accessible. |
Ergonomic interior holds Dedenbear
CC-3 delay box, B&M Pro Bandit shifter,
Auto Meter Monster tach, 'chute lever, Dedenbear
trans brake button and "telephone" cord,
shows Auto Meter gauges mounted in the scoop.
Underneath the seat is MSD's new Digital
7 Plus ignition system. Trick! |
Friends sometimes call me
"Double-A Dale," so I'll take the name.
Check out Harley-Davidson motorcycle mirrors.
Safety equipment is all Stroud. |
| "Yeow-eee!" the dragster can
stage and stop on a dime, thanks to Wilwood's
new dual brake disc/dual master cylinder
braking system. Well worth it. Rear end
internals are all Strange Engineering. |
I firmly believe in racing
mufflers, especially those by Dynatech,
which are seen here. "Roadster" types fit
the small-block motor perfectly, allow for
good sound on the track and in my neighborhood.
Plus they don't cost horsepower. |
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