1968 Dart 340 GTS (68' Winternationals)

Paul Ceasrine · 10-04-2011, 04:55 PM

Mike,

Found the 1968 NHRA Winternationals E/S Class Run-offs.

Both Bill Shrewsberry and Ron Garey cut through the E/S class, like a
'hot knife through butter'.
Both cars were at a minimum, 3/10's quicker than the competition.
Most of the other competitors were running 13.20's.

The 68' 340 Dart started to develop overheating problems, as a result of a blown head gasket in the Class semi-finals.
Up to that time, the Dart had run the quickest E.T. in the class, going into the Class Championship.

In the E/S Class Championship, Ron Garey pulled a slight holeshot,
and ran a 12.90 @ 107.01 MPH, over 'Wild Bill' Shrewsberry in the
Dart, as the 340 could not overcome the engine problem (overheating).

Ron Garey (1968 NHRA Winternationals)
E/S Class Championship.
Opposite lane,,,,you can see the 68' Darts hood.

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10-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#10
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dart 340 GTS (68' Winternationals) Mike, Found the 1968 NHRA Winternationals E/S Class Run-offs. Both Bill Shrewsberry and Ron Garey cut through the E/S class, like a 'hot knife through butter'. Both cars were at a minimum, 3/10's quicker than the competition. Most of the other competitors were running 13.20's. The 68' 340 Dart started to develop overheating problems, as a result of a blown head gasket in the Class semi-finals. Up to that time, the Dart had run the quickest E.T. in the class, going into the Class Championship. In the E/S Class Championship, Ron Garey pulled a slight holeshot, and ran a 12.90 @ 107.01 MPH, over 'Wild Bill' Shrewsberry in the Dart, as the 340 could not overcome the engine problem (overheating). Ron Garey (1968 NHRA Winternationals) E/S Class Championship. Opposite lane,,,,you can see the 68' Darts hood. pc Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-04-2011 at 05:13 PM.