stock and super stock racing

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Originally Posted by treessavoy

In the very early '70's the Army created the Army Racing team which was headed by a Lt. and the cars were driven by enlisted men. I believe the cars were their own but competition money and parts were furnished by the Army and sponsors. They raced in various classes and ran the NHRA circuit. It ended in '74 or '75....not sure on the exact dates. The team was stationed at Ft.Hood.

JimR

The Lt. drove the SS/PA 55 Chevy 4 door. I talked to him quite a bit back then but I cant remember his name for sure. Nice guy for an Army officer.....LOL. Did he drive a 71 454 Corvette C or D/SA in the 80's??? Glass Slipper???? Im thinking maybe his name was Lt Ham??? Or was it someone else???