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<blockquote data-quote="wkmac" data-source="post: 262131" data-attributes="member: 2189"><p>cachsux,</p><p> </p><p>Partly my bad. Prudhomme ran the motor when he drove for Lou Baney and the car was wrenched by legendary Ed Pink. How many guys in racing can claim they've had the 2 legendary engine builders in Keith Black and Ed Pink as crew chiefs? WHOA! </p><p> </p><p>If memory serves me on this, don't hold me to it but if you want some history factoids to search the net for, Snake drove from 62' to 64' on his own nickle and maybe during that period drove for Lou in the latter part. In 65' he drove for Roland Leong and it was 66' that was the infamous GBP car. In 67' Snake was back with Lou and Ed with a Cammer mount. I think if memory serves me that's a rough timeline and yes the GBP car was a hemi. You are correct.</p><p> </p><p>As for other cammer drivers, Bounty Hunter was a Cammer car from 66' to 70' I think (I know Connie drove a Cammer but the exact years are foggy)and Ford also backed drivers Tom Hoover and the late legendary driver/engineer innovator Pete Robinson. From reading about his era a long time ago (before the internet when you had great magazines like Super Stock and Drag Illustrated) the demise of the Cammer in fuel racing was the 10 ft. long timing chain when it came to servicing the motor between rounds. They didn't tear them apart after every round like they do today but when they did, timing it all back in could be a chore, especially in the heat of a thrash. </p><p> </p><p>The legendary hemi has been the engine of choice for decades and it's deserved that status but it would be interesting to see another option hit the scene just for the sake of variety. Also the challenge could lead to advancements that not only affect track performance but further combustion efficencies that give better performance and economy on the street. </p><p> </p><p>And speaking of Bob, he stands 6th after 2 rounds with 2 to go today. In first round on Thursday he ran a 4.54 with a 3 but kicked the tires about 60 foot out on his 2nd pass yesterday. As it stands, he'll face Doug Herbert in Rd #1 but that may all change today. I'm gonna have to tape this race because my daughters perform in a symphony and they have a concert tomorrow night. Hoping Bob can notch his first win and what a great way to setup for next year.</p><p> </p><p>Max Naylor lost his Jagermeister sponsorship so who's up for a Team UPS colors flying in the Pro Stock ranks? I'm for it!</p><p> </p><p>Hey anytime you guys wanna talk drag racing or some good benchracing I'm game!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wkmac, post: 262131, member: 2189"] cachsux, Partly my bad. Prudhomme ran the motor when he drove for Lou Baney and the car was wrenched by legendary Ed Pink. How many guys in racing can claim they've had the 2 legendary engine builders in Keith Black and Ed Pink as crew chiefs? WHOA! If memory serves me on this, don't hold me to it but if you want some history factoids to search the net for, Snake drove from 62' to 64' on his own nickle and maybe during that period drove for Lou in the latter part. In 65' he drove for Roland Leong and it was 66' that was the infamous GBP car. In 67' Snake was back with Lou and Ed with a Cammer mount. I think if memory serves me that's a rough timeline and yes the GBP car was a hemi. You are correct. As for other cammer drivers, Bounty Hunter was a Cammer car from 66' to 70' I think (I know Connie drove a Cammer but the exact years are foggy)and Ford also backed drivers Tom Hoover and the late legendary driver/engineer innovator Pete Robinson. From reading about his era a long time ago (before the internet when you had great magazines like Super Stock and Drag Illustrated) the demise of the Cammer in fuel racing was the 10 ft. long timing chain when it came to servicing the motor between rounds. They didn't tear them apart after every round like they do today but when they did, timing it all back in could be a chore, especially in the heat of a thrash. The legendary hemi has been the engine of choice for decades and it's deserved that status but it would be interesting to see another option hit the scene just for the sake of variety. Also the challenge could lead to advancements that not only affect track performance but further combustion efficencies that give better performance and economy on the street. And speaking of Bob, he stands 6th after 2 rounds with 2 to go today. In first round on Thursday he ran a 4.54 with a 3 but kicked the tires about 60 foot out on his 2nd pass yesterday. As it stands, he'll face Doug Herbert in Rd #1 but that may all change today. I'm gonna have to tape this race because my daughters perform in a symphony and they have a concert tomorrow night. Hoping Bob can notch his first win and what a great way to setup for next year. Max Naylor lost his Jagermeister sponsorship so who's up for a Team UPS colors flying in the Pro Stock ranks? I'm for it! Hey anytime you guys wanna talk drag racing or some good benchracing I'm game! [/QUOTE]
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