There is so much going on in
this early Surfers photo. Army surplus parachute Rip -Cord handle,
cowl lettering, Fontana Branch, Skinner wearing a "Win with
Donovan" tee shirt, Injector plumbed with 8 Hilborn nozzles
( The homemade ones are still always off...) Problematic fuel
pressure regulator being used ( soon to be deleted for maximum
pressure!) Early version of the rubber band fuel shut off, hooked
around pump snout. Then there's Garlits in the other lane.n
Buehl & Stampher
in the staging lanes of Irwindale in 1966.
Don Garlits in his 1966 "red
car" from the stands of Irwindale during the 1966 AHRA Winternationals.
Allison Family "Stinger"
Jr. Fuel car at Irwindale in 1966. This was driven by older brother
Ed. A second car was added in 1967 ("The Wasp") for
brother Les.
Opening day at Irwindale
in 1966.
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