Holmes, Steve

Mopar Factory Drag Cars 1961-1972: Dodge & Plymouth's Quarter-Mile Domination

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ISBN 13:
9781613257227
author:
Holmes, Steve
format:
Paperback
publisher:
CarTech Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
27.7 x 21.1 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Transport, Automotive,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£25.02

Description

Blast down the quarter mile in your favorite Mopar drag cars. In the 1960s, stock-based drag racing demanded that cars competing on the track be genuine production models, and that they could be purchased by anyone. Chrysler was committed to success, and its engineers designed and produced a new factory Super Stock turnkey race car most years throughout the decade. The introduction of Pro Stock in 1970 brought exciting heads-up racing, with the expectation of producing multiple winners from various brands. However, it resulted in total Mopar supremacy, as Hemi-powered Chrysler cars won 12 of the 15 national races throughout the first two years. The NHRA introduced weight breaks to scupper the Chrysler domination, but the new 1972 regulations favored small-block-powered compact cars. This book explores the Mopar Factory Drag Cars of the 1960s and 1970s, including the iconic 413 Long Ram, 426 Max Wedge, and 426 Hemi. With a focus on the production models that dominated the quarter-mile, it's a must-have for anyone interested in the history of drag racing.

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