There have been quite a few '69 Bird Stockers, thru the years. Many were bought because of the RAIV round port engine. I suppose that many Pontiac dealers fielded a '69 RAIV Bird. Have probably already posted some pics of some of those. One that has already been mentioned belonged to Phil Monteith. He began running Stock with it, then changed to SS. He has continued to keep the Hatari name on his cars.
Today, the only active '69 Bird that I know of belongs to John Schloe. It has been said that he switched from the RAIV to the D-port engine. Therefore, as of this moment, I know of no Pontiac Stocker still in competition, using the RAIV heads, since Scott Burton's car is now overseas. If anyone knows of one, please post that info.
One reason I can think of for using a '68 Bird, rather than a '69 is the shape of the top of the rear fender wells. It's the same deal with '69 Camaros. Has to make it a real problem getting some big 9" slicks tucked in there. But, I'm sure many of you guys know just how it's done.
Not sure of all the race results John has compiled, with his '69. But I'll do some research on it. If some of ya'll know of races he won or records set, please post that info, with pics or links, to verify.
OK, he won a big race in 2010. Qualified with a .705 under, 10.845
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2010#indextop
And, Leo was #1 qualifier at that race, with his '68 Bird.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2010#indextop
This season he qualified #3, with an .881 under, 10.519, at a div 7 race.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r=100#indextop
He was #5 on this list, with a .907 under, 10.493.
https://www.facebook.com/nhrad7/phot...type=3&theater
He was #8 on this Q-list. He was the top Pontiac qualifier at many of the races he entered. Must know something about Pontiacs.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2018#indextop
His son Ryan races a 2nd gen.