[Adger Smith]

Jerry, Joe & John,
Yes, John I remember talking about your V-6 program. The Buick V-6 program was the first. Time marches on and things improved. I was reading these posts and it flashed across my brain that us Super Stock V-6 racers have engine programs with history.(not the comp guys, they usually build all new) If they could talk it would be interesting to here their life story. Joe has Ford stuff that came from??? I'm sure Jerry & John's Buick engines had a racing life before they got them. I also know the programs Tim Cole, Steve McCreary,Ed Newton, Rich Oakes & Tibor Kadar all have an interesting history. Take my Splayed Valve Chevy V-6. In '99 I bought, from Scooter Anderson, the complete program Vinny Barone & Sal Biondo used to win the Comp Championship in the mid 90's (I think 96 or 97). I got the complete C/SR and the makings of 2 other engines. Spare parts out the wa-zoo. I'm still using the extra pistons that were with the package deal. I've only bought a few valves and some fresh rods to keep my program going. If you guys are anything like me you are working on your race program as money and time permits. I like to tinker with the combination, Just a little more here and there, Thats the nature of what we are all doing. Trying to get the most out of what we have. For each one of us success is measured in a different way. Some of us just want to get to the track. Seems ALL of us want the quickest E.T.!! Ed needs a new car. I need to fix my tow truck and do some updates on my car. (at least fix 1/4" of the wheelbase!) :~) Now if I will just get off this computer and get to work I might make a race or two this year. OK Guys, Whats the history of your ride? Good stories anyone?