Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown'

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Mike Delahanty

I did the lettering for Jack Werst's Nostalgia S/S cars in the 80's and 90's. During that period we struck up a friendship and spoke a number of times about the the racing in the 60's and 70's. Jack recounted the story about the Superbird. It was built to go after the non-Chrysler cars in SS/EA - specifically the Chevys. Jack has specific direction from Chrysler to take out the fast Chevies - but not win class. It had a BIG Hemi in it. And after Ray Allen redlighted in round 1, JAck did the same and quickly loaded the car and left Indy before anyone could lodge a protest. As noted above, the story of Jack and the Superbird has showed up in print within the last 2 years.

Here is link to the story.
http://www.dragracingonline.com/feat...perbird-c.html

Great article on Werst and Chrysler! Thanks Mike. Jim

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