Any you guys remember Roger England of Columbus, IN

[Tod Lane]

Originally Posted by Ernie Neal

Roger, let me scan in about half of his scrapbook. Most of the photos are of his Sox and Martin prepared 70 Hemi Cuda. Enjoy
http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/...ger%20England/
Ernie Neal
SS 3400

Out of curiosity, what is the history of the Duster in his album?

[RogerDEngland]

Originally Posted by Tod Lane

Out of curiosity, what is the history of the Duster in his album?

The original Cuda was traded with Dale Meers from Buffallo KY for the Duster. It was Shay Nichols Por Stock car, she has quite a history as well as the car. I believe her ride in that car made her the first female in Pro Stock.
That car was traded within a year for the red white & blue Cuda, which was Ronald Lyles' Pro stock car. That car was the first Sox&Martin pro stock Cuda that Ronnie won a bunch of races in, then they built a new car in '71 and sold the original '70 car to Lyles.

[Jeff Kempton]

Originally Posted by RogerDEngland

The original Cuda was traded with Dale Meers from Buffallo KY for the Duster. It was Shay Nichols Pro Stock car, she has quite a history as well as the car. I believe her ride in that car made her the first female in Pro Stock.
That car was traded within a year for the red white & blue Cuda, which was Ronald Lyles' Pro stock car. That car was the first Sox&Martin pro stock Cuda that Ronnie won a bunch of races in, then they built a new car in '71 and sold the original '70 car to Lyles.

If I recall correctly, Shay Nichols first ran an original ZL-1 Camaro in Pro Stock, followed by a Challenger, and then the Duster. She and Shirley Shahan were among several women in Pro Stock in the early '70's but Shay was likely the most active female driver. There was a feature on the Duster in DRUSA or SS&DI back in the day.

[herbjr]

He sold the Ford, I think it was a 1925 model. And yes I have heard that quote many times throughout my life, there are a few more my dad has but I'm not sure I can put them on here. HAHA


Herb JR

[Ernie Neal]

RogerD, when will mom and dad return from Florida? I thought he might have a few things to say on here.
Ernie Neal
SS3400

[DaveHyatt]

Originally Posted by Ernie Neal

RogerD, when will mom and dad return from Florida? I thought he might have a few things to say on here.
Ernie Neal
SS3400

I think Earnie Neal has built more ran cars than anyone alive. When I worked at the Chev/buick/olds/pont dealer in North Vernon Indiana Earnies 84 Camaro sat on our showroom floor. I don't remember the class but johnnies muffler helped him build some headers (I think).

[Ernie Neal]

Originally Posted by DaveHyatt

I think Earnie Neal has built more ran cars than anyone alive. When I worked at the Chev/buick/olds/pont dealer in North Vernon Indiana Earnies 84 Camaro sat on our showroom floor. I don't remember the class but johnnies muffler helped him build some headers (I think).

Thanks Dave, You are right about my 86 Camaro Ed Calloway put that car on the show room for a couple of months back in winter 86. It ran the SS/CS class as did my previous Chevy II.

Todd at Johnny's helped with building those front exit headers.

Since this post came back up it reminded me that I have only scanned in half of Roger's scrap book. Time permitting I'll try to finish that scanning this winter and add them on.

Roger still goes to the nationals, I didn't see him there this year, but stopped by prior to and He said Friday He was coming up.

My son David has been sporting the 2005 Sunfire in GT/C at some points meets and Indy twice now. He is also quite a car builder, too. He was all excited with it going 9.27 at 1600' last weekend.

Ernie Neal
SS 354

[Tod Lane]

Originally Posted by RogerDEngland

The original Cuda was traded with Dale Meers from Buffallo KY for the Duster. It was Shay Nichols Por Stock car, she has quite a history as well as the car. I believe her ride in that car made her the first female in Pro Stock.
That car was traded within a year for the red white & blue Cuda, which was Ronald Lyles' Pro stock car. That car was the first Sox&Martin pro stock Cuda that Ronnie won a bunch of races in, then they built a new car in '71 and sold the original '70 car to Lyles.

Thanks! Do you remember who ended up with the Duster?

[bluegrassx]

Originally Posted by Tod Lane

Thanks! Do you remember who ended up with the Duster?

I know it was here in Nicholasville, KY for awhile and IM thinking the Bibelhouser Bros from Louisville had it after that..
Just checked photos and Biblehouser Bros car was a Demon.