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[QUOTE=Dan Bennett;358566]You had to admire Peternel's determination to race. The last few times I saw him, he had a GM F-body in a well used Chapparal trailer. The wheelie bars were two piece; he'd unbolt the back half so he could get the trailer door shut. Just about everytime I saw the guy race, he was absolutely a one man team. Others had crews all over the starting line, but Larry managed to get in the water, do his burnout, and stage properly all by himself.

Thanks Dan. Larry, as most who know him is one of the true innovators. He used a camper special converted ramp truck that was pretty trick. Really looked out of place with all the 18 wheelers. His main crew guys Paul and Steve are very sharp. It's shame they raced on a shoe string budget. Larry could use our thoughts and prayers right now. He just got released from Mayo in Rochester today and is far from out of the woods.

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From a post on Yellowbullet: Geremy Glass wrote "This is my dad's friend, Floyd Williams, testing out his car at his service shop.

He ran pro stock back in the 70s. He qualified 2nd to Bob Glidden at Indy one year. He raced the Williams/McEwen pinto.

He was a legend in SE michigan. Im sure some members here remember him from detroit dragway, ubly, etc."
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1227928038

In seeing this picture, it sure captures the 70's when many a car were built, wrenched, and tuned in gas stations, home garages, small shops, etc. and maybe even run up and down the street a time or two...very cool picture!

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This is a pic of the ex- Cotton Pony of Bunny Burkett, and I believe an ex- Vindicator of Drake Viscome. This was the Mr. Preston Pro Stock Pinto belonging to Preston Whitacre out of Winchester, VA. His son Patrick sent me this pic a while back. I think he said this car used a 427 Tunnel Port for power.

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That's one main reason why that era was so great.

M68

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http://imageshack.us/a/img600/5724/beschandhealey.jpg

Anyone know whose Maverick this is?
http://imageshack.us/a/img845/4694/u...ckmaverick.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img685/4325/richlamont.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/3135/lamontvslyles.jpg

M68

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http://imageshack.us/a/img72/9223/richlamont02.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/2974/collinshickman.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/350/billbagshaw.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/1453/mikefons.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img15/2084/shaynichols.jpg

M68

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Landy vs. Jenkins grudge race...VIDEO..:D.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8alIH2LxnWY[/ame]

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Cool video! I wonder what Da Grump was mad about after the end of the run? Something must've really pissed him off for him to turn around and drive right down the track to the starting line and give the starter a piece of his mind.

M68