Wiley Cossey

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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Sunday, September 1, 1968

NHRA Indy Nationals

Wiley Cossey captured the SS/B Class Trophy, when his opponent
Ronnie Sox 'Red-Lighted' and left too early on the starting line.

The Pomona, California Drag Racer took an easy Sunday Drive, as
he 'cruised' to the finish line with his 1968 Hemi Barracuda with an
Elapsed Time of {12.30}.

The winning time should not reflect what Wiley Cossey had run previously,
as he ran consistent {10.70's} with his car on both Saturday and Sunday.

Wiley now qualifies as the #1 Super Stock Entrant for the Eliminator
Event to be held on Monday with 32 other Super Stock cars.

Ronnie Sox in the 'Sox & Martin' 68' Hemi Barracuda had previously run
the Low E.T in the SS/B Class at {10.46}, but it appeared that Ronnie
purposely fouled, allowing Wiley Cossey to win the Class.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...luaU62_xUfc6Qg

It has since come to light that Chrysler instructed Ron Sox to lose the final to Cossey. Still unsure as to why however it is reported Sox was not happy.

[dc1320Fan]

In answer to the above post: Indy 1968 revealed some of the behind the scene political maneuvering between racers, manufacturers and NHRA. The next year (1969) at Indy Chrysler had a "team meeting" of their contract racers three days prior at Hamilton Ohio now known as "The Chrysler Mini-Nationals" to determine class by performance. Ronnie did NOT take any of this well. NHRA was not amused either. Following the race NHRA was presented a proposal from the Superstock racers to outline a future Pro/Stock eliminator. See Car Craft Nov 1969 and CC 11/68. Also Larry Davis Super Stock book pages 193-194.

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Originally Posted by dc1320Fan

In answer to the above post: Indy 1968 revealed some of the behind the scene political maneuvering between racers, manufacturers and NHRA. The next year (1969) at Indy Chrysler had a "team meeting" of their contract racers three days prior at Hamilton Ohio now known as "The Chrysler Mini-Nationals" to determine class by performance. Ronnie did NOT take any of this well. NHRA was not amused either. Following the race NHRA was presented a proposal from the Superstock racers to outline a future Pro/Stock eliminator. See Car Craft Nov 1969 and CC 11/68. Also Larry Davis Super Stock book pages 193-194.

Great info. Thank you!

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Wiley COSSEY’s ES/A El Camino at the 65 Winternats

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Wiley Cossey - 62 E/S ...left lane