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

[Paul Ceasrine]

Back To Jack Werst and the 70' Superbird,,

Information from a Jack Werst article,,
1) The Superbird was an original 4-speed Hemi car.

2) In August 1970, the car underwent a 4-week preperation, to get ready to compete at the 70' Indy Nationals. It's primary goal, to specifically go after Ray Allen in the SS/EA class, and hopefully knock him out, so the other Mopar Super/Stockers would have an easier road to go in
S/S Eliminator.

3) According to the article, the Hemi engine installed in the Superbird
was a 'bit' bigger than stock. But an exact displacement was not
mentioned.

4) Modifications included;
*) a set back engine
*) JR Headers, w/special bends, required as the engine was set back)
*) wheels re-positioned
*) a 300 lb. tail wing
*) a 'super heavy' back window (1/2" thickness, double-glass)
*) lightened nose-piece (.018" thickness, 60% lighter than the standard nose-piece)
*) light sheet metal hood (.018" thickness, 60% lighter than the standard hood)
*) 'chemically engineered' doors and fenders (acid dipped)