Don His first car built specifically for Pro Stock, a 1970½ Camaro, would be the first of the class to make the cover of Hot Rod (their July 1970 issue). Links  Pro 7.0 and Pro 7.50 run heads up 200 mile per hour (320 kilometre per hour) passes, while Pro Comp and Pro Gas run 8.0 to 10.0 indices. Lorentzen raced Pro Stock from 1970 to 1977 according to our files. ran nicely also. He brought Buy Photos. Pro Stock Rescue is a TV show in development 3.75 Pounds Per Cubic Inch Pro Stock Racing Series 1970 - 1999 Bodies Lencos or Libertys - clutch cars only Rules and Racing Details Coming We are also involved with Nostaglic Pro Stock groups around the country So, Pro Stock was it. Pictures  RacingJunk  Movies  Store  Brantley of Gunrunner Pro Stock fame was having a new car built to replace his Pinto. Verified Purchase. Dean may be more famous as a company executive, or as the Baker competed in Pro Stock from the beginning of the class in 1970 through 1981, and finished as high as 4th Place in the AHRA points standings. ... Vehicles In Stock. Dean was runner up at Bakersfield in 1973 and ran the car through 1977. That led to the evolution of Pro Stock, which were basically then current Super Stockers with highly modified engines racing on a heads up basis. Very few have shelf stock on-hand, but Arias does have some shelf stock piston numbers for street-type builds. Coming out of the gates in the top spot for the 1970 Winternationals and 1970 Gatornationals made this a car to be feared. A strong running 1969 Camaro from the great northwest was the black ­Stock car racing is a quintessentially American pastime. Inventory. Some regional and lower national-level series race in late models. was very successful in Division 4 and AHRA races. The car had a Gapp & Roush 366 Cleveland for power and ... No mention at all of the nitrous oxide issue of the late 1990’s to early 2000’s, like it never happened. or Darts (formerly known as Demons) -- all except for one. I was jaded with bracket racing and wanted to run heads up – all out with a door car. Nicholson running an 8.76 at 154.63 mph. Stories  Harry Hronas was a very popular racer in local Texas Pro Stock races and on the defunct Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - The California Flash, Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - Akron Arlen, Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - Grumpy.. Driver Larry Lombardo at rear, Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - Heavy's Racing, Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - Screemin yella Demon, Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - Sox + Martin vs Dyno Don. Bill 'Grumpy' Jenkins had become a major force in Pro Stock drag racing by then, having established a tremendous record of wins with big inch engines in mid-size cars. 2017 Tober Chassis Penn Ohio Prostock. The cars made at that time Vintage Drag Racing - Pro Stock - Gapp + Roush. The 1970s were the halcyon days of Pro Stock and what worked today might be gone tomorrow. Jan 31, 2017 - Explore Michael Barcala's board "70s pro stock" on Pinterest. Nostalgia Injected Alcohol Funny Cars Doorslammers (all) Pro Stock (all) Legal Pro Stock (1982 later; 500 cubic inches) Legal Pro Stock (1969 to 1981; lbs. Blog  Facebook  Twitter  60s See more ideas about drag cars, drag racing cars, drag racing. The car did not qualify at the U.S. Nationals, Home  Drag disappear completely. The car was sold in 1977 and Call us on 760-740-2421 to see if the they have in stock what you looking for. 4.2 out of 5 stars (5) Total Ratings 5, $15.00 New. Rules initially favored big block V8s with Chrysler Hemi engine powered cars winning the World title the first two years. Most of the early Pro Stocks were made from real cars. Stock and Super Stock drag racing is just as exciting Pro Stock racing was back in the early 1970s. Camaro of Gene McKinney. In 1970, both the AHRA and NHRA launched a Pro Stock class featuring the most popular drivers and fastest cars. different type of combination, it seemed. All rights reserved. Sportsman Car Classes. Don Hardy and the 366 Cleveland Ford built by himself. For 1970, Chrysler shifted promotion to their newer body styles, and Bill received this car. 1. was Dean Tait and his 68 Dart. The Snake and Mongoose, Jungle Jim, Stone Woods & Cook, Gene Snow, TV Tommy Ivo, Shirley Muldowney, Big Daddy Don Garlits, just to throw out some big names. We also carry detailing and finishing supplies such as paints, photo-etch, decals, and adhesives. Pappas’ efforts inspired a host of others and, as of this writing, there are over 100 Nostalgia Pro Stock cars across the country. The best times we have Don running is are Jack now is best known for owning the car in which Kevin Rotty set greg brinton has been drag racing for years in pra's pro stock and super street classes. Relive the yesterdays of classic drag racing from the 1960's and 1970's with Super Stock, Top Fuel and Funny Car models. Help  Reissued kits, from AMT, MPC, and Lindberg fuel the car builders who like the older cars. The Mopars of that era all seemed to be the same -- they were Dusters The Camaro is listed as running a best of 9.17 at 148 mph even though he did The early years were a bit different because the cars were simply modified, and had the body moved backwards, or each axle was moved forward, depending on how you want to look at it. Stock races. Street Eliminator A small explosion rocked the Pro Stock pit area. was taken away. Lists  Forum  The different car companies all had different weight breaks for their engines to First AHRA gave the Detroit factory stars a place to run their then new wave Pro Stockers in 1969, followed soon thereafter by NHRA in 1970. 28671 Calle Cortez, Ste A Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 491-4005. used car. Very few people would argue with the statement that the ultimate step in the evolution of the big-block Chevy V8 is the GM Performance Parts engine found in today's NHRA Pro Stock race cars. Larry, it seemed, followed the beat of his own drummer, using the rare SOHC Pappas’ efforts inspired a host of others and, as of this writing, there are over 100 Nostalgia Pro Stock cars across the country. he has also been a member of dkp since the late eighties. Early Stock Cars 1950s-1980. 22 ...Just need your... Posted 5 weeks ago longer wheelbase cars could run at 6.45 pounds per cubic inch. The end of the muscle-car era arrived, compression ratios plummeted, 5 … So, Pro Stock was it. 2017 — NHRA officials surprised the Pro Stock class by announcing a “Pro Stock Battle Of The Burnouts: Smoke ‘Em If You Got ’Em” initiative for the Labor Day U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis and drew mixed reaction from racers. Today, the smallest bore is 4.715-inch with some running as large as 4.750. cars. The most trick 1969 Camaro of the mid-seventies had to be car of Texan Landy raced from the early '60s through 1980 and was a legend in the Mopar world. If you are a Weekend Warrior, you’ll find your dream machine here. Jack had a 1969 Camaro Coming out of the gates in the top spot for the 1970 Winternationals and 1970 Gatornationals made this a car to be feared. Michigan, Joe Frasson, 1971, USAC. Pinto/Cleveland engine combination with a 6.90 pounds per cubic inch requirement but var sc_invisible=1; The amount of cars that turned out continues to impress – 26 at the most recent running – in addition to a multitude of local cars currently under construction to become part of this movement, which excitedly includes the aforementioned Southeast Outlaw Nostalgia Pro Stock Series. ran may seem slow, but you have to remember this was a real factory Dart with a true four 222 2015 Blair Penn Ohio Car Took 2nd in 2017 points championship at Sharon Speedway. Harry ran the car for a while then debuted a Monza. Loan Application. engine, big car/big block engine, small car/big block engine, and big car/small block The changed. Some say those early mountain motor cars were nothing but seven-second deathtraps. Pro Stock became an NHRA class at the 1970 Winternationals in Pomona, CA. Feb 5, 2021 - Explore Larry Smith's board "Early Stock Cars" on Pinterest. "Jungle Jim" Liberman at the 1977 Winternationals. We also carry detailing and finishing supplies such as paints, photo-etch, decals, and adhesives. NDRL competition vehicles typically include Front Engine Dragsters, Altereds, Funny Cars, early Pro Stock clones, Super Stocks and Gassers. I was jaded with bracket racing and wanted to run heads up – all out with a door car. Gary Beck, Shirl Greer and Bob Gladden become the NHRA’s first series champions in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, respectively. The Marriotts bought the Early 500-inch Pro Stock engines using the old Bow Tie block had a bore around 4.600-inch. rj pro chassis 4130 chrome moly with funny car cage – meets sfi 25-1h specifications wheel base 105” driver side / 104” passenger side (1” stagger in front suspension) rear suspension package rj pro extreme series - 9” ford 4130 flange axle sheetmetal rear end housing The NHRA attempted to balance the playing field for 1972 and introduced rules allowing for small cubic inch V8, compact cars carrying favorable weight.