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chris3racing 10-09-2008 03:07 PM

Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
I have just learned that the final arrangements have been made for a match race at Roxboro Dragway, Thursday, October 16, between an original Sox & Martin Duster and the Motown Missle. These two cars have already made appearances at a couple of tracks recently. Go to Roxboro Dragway web site for racing line-up and time. I think there is also a chance that the Grumpy's Toy Monza might also make an appearance.

This is match racing the way a lot of us remember it at Roxboro.

Ed Wright 10-09-2008 03:13 PM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
That would be cool to see. I rember the original guys match racing out here mid week in the '60s and '70s. Funny Cars, Top Fuelers and Pro Stockers.

chris3racing 10-13-2008 04:17 PM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
Should be a good night for racing at Roxboro on Thursday Night. Air temperature at around 65 degrees and a humidity of 55% according to the Weather service for 6:00 pm.

chris3racing 10-25-2008 11:18 AM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
Here is a link to photos from Sox & Martin vs Motown Missile at Roxboro on Oct 16.

http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/568255137mFVeYb

mloboda 10-25-2008 12:04 PM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
Those are both powerglide cars. Nothing nostalgic about that.
Would be worth watching if they were still stick cars though.

Tracy Robbins 10-25-2008 01:18 PM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
Thanks for the pics Chris. It would still be worth watching so far as I'm concerned...I grew up watching match races w/ these guys along w/ Dyno Don, Grumpy, Billy the Kid Stepp at Roxboro and it brings back a lot of great memories!

Hemiparts 10-26-2008 02:45 AM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mloboda (Post 88801)
Those are both powerglide cars. Nothing nostalgic about that.
Would be worth watching if they were still stick cars though.

The Motown Missile is a 727 automatic, I can tell you this from a drivers seat prespective. And what a ride it was !!!!

mloboda 10-26-2008 08:29 AM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemiparts (Post 88875)
The Motown Missile is a 727 automatic, I can tell you this from a drivers seat prespective. And what a ride it was !!!!

I stand corrected. Nothing nostalgic about an automatic pro stocker. The only reason for their popularity- they were the ultimate in stick shift drag racing.

denny harvey 10-26-2008 09:55 AM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
nice pics...but i agree,with auto trans in a pro/stocker it is super/gas.nothing wrong with S/G,but they are selling these as pro/stockers..

chris3racing 10-26-2008 09:22 PM

Re: Super Stock/Pro Stock Match Race
 
No one is selling the cars as any thing except the history that they are. The people who are coming to see the cars are only enjoying the memories they represent. Judging from all of the responses, including everyone at Roxboro on Thursday, people look at them and remember how drag racing was in those day, particularly match racing.

How about Sox & Martin, Motown Missile, Grumpy's Toy and Daddy Warbucks in a four way match race.


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