Back in 1972 I built a 65 Bel Air for O/Stock, which was 24 lbs/hp that year. I was working at a speed shop, and 'blueprinted' the engine. You were allowed .035" over and I bored it out to .030". The record was 17.4 at the time - the first pass I ran an 18.0. I ran a best of 17.6 and won Stock Eliminator at Island Dragway one Saturday night. Then I got engaged and she didn't want me to race so I sold the car. So, this is sort of unfinished business for me, but the world and drag racing have sure changed!
