Well apparently I'm older than you and remember when the funny cars first started appearing. Some had blowers, some were injected. They didn't have fiberglass bodies yet, they were acid dipped metal. Then they progressed from there. Find some old copies of Hot Rod or Car Craft from the mid sixties to find out.
I worked for Art Morrison and asked why the blower had to be wrapped. He said a camera man had a nut or bolt go into his head through the camera lens when a blower exploded. So the rule was implemented. There were close calls leading up to that bizarre freak incident though. Hard to believe. It’s why Mom always said to stay “Prayed Up” with The Lord. No joke. Seen close shaves in the Army.
I have a question for great lakes drag away we you always have the same drag cars since I was younger .why you guys don't have different events like no prep dragracing or grudge racing . with car's around Chicago or Texas Florida Detroit south Carolina . you need to get a good promoter .we need new blood New race cars in great lakes drag away
Thats what a Funny Car should look like, not the stuff they have today.
That’s not a funny car! It’s a pro mod.
Get with the times dude.
That's pro mod. You have yet a lot to learn
Well apparently I'm older than you and remember when the funny cars first started appearing. Some had blowers, some were injected. They didn't have fiberglass bodies yet, they were acid dipped metal. Then they progressed from there. Find some old copies of Hot Rod or Car Craft from the mid sixties to find out.
You Guys Crack Me Up!😂
Wow, what else can a person say? Unbelievable! Well done, stay safe!
Also love Shake, Rattle, and Run. That car is legendary!!!
New or original?
Either one. The name lives on. I think the original is still around its just stuck in a garage somewhere.
I worked for Art Morrison and asked why the blower had to be wrapped. He said a camera man had a nut or bolt go into his head through the camera lens when a blower exploded. So the rule was implemented. There were close calls leading up to that bizarre freak incident though. Hard to believe. It’s why Mom always said to stay “Prayed Up” with The Lord. No joke. Seen close shaves in the Army.
'69 Charger Daytona.
Just noticed the graveyard in the background. Definitely waking the dead round there
Real American racing ain't nothing like it😎👍👍🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🔥
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Got to love pro mods. That’s my kind of diversity.
What a sled, a winged warrior with a mega blower sticking out of the hood, it’s a true bad a$$ car, and beautiful too
In the 1st race Joe's dodge had no competition
Damn Joe that things badass! Sounds perfect👍 went a lot straighter than when you were on street outlaws😉 your legendary bro 🍻
Can't believe how fast these cars are going compared to sixties.
Awesome!😮 💯% Badass. 👍👍😎⛱️ Keansburg NJ ☘️
Looks like Union Grove, Wisconsin
Now that's a SUPERBIRD!!!
Yup sure is! 😂
Good stuff !!! Drill baby drill...🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲😊
The so called hemi in the Gord cougar was mighty slow
Love it! My cuz drives Proud American, 74 Hornet
That's a 69 Daytona still very nice my dream car
Love the Impala
RIP FREMONT RACEWAY😢
.... that was a LONG time ago
You can't beat a screw blower
Sick sick race car Joe. Love to see Daytonas pro street they look soo good
Joe dirts would kick that ass with a foot print gas pedal
Love it the badis cars Damm!!!💯🔥🔐😎👍
Holy Sheeesh!
Go Dauntless 👍👍
There was no 68 charger in this video.
1/4 is real racing
My ears hurt just from watching this on my phone!😅
🤣 funny thing is these weren’t even the loud cars! The nitro stuff is twice as loud!
That's a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, not a 68 Charger
Union grove
There’s just something about the blown alcohol burners.
It’s a Daytona!
Nice car , but a 68 has 4 round tail lights.
Where's the nearest the guy from Hot rod garage?
《HEMI》
Are any of the founders of the Chicago Wise Guys originally from. West Chicago IL 60185 or Winfield
Isn’t this what is commonly known as Pro-Stock, or at least used to be?
Every race i saw that had a Chrysler corp vehicle in it, the other guy should of just saved the wear and tear on his junk
It's not a 68!!!!
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That's not a Charger - it's a Dodge Daytona - Sister car to a Plymouth Super Bird - came from factory looking like that !
New engine since last year? Oil line blew off sprayed everywhere not good.
That's a '69, not a '68!
I have a question for great lakes drag away we you always have the same drag cars since I was younger .why you guys don't have different events like no prep dragracing or grudge racing . with car's around Chicago or Texas Florida Detroit south Carolina . you need to get a good promoter .we need new blood New race cars in great lakes drag away
I miss Broadway Bob I wish we could bring him back
Who the hail one they don't say
Rotaries from Puerto Rico are faster with less hp and less money
And absolutely no one cares.
....faster
The so called hemi in the Gord cougar was mighty slow