K&G Speed Associates Dragster

[jlucky]

Here is dragster #19 of 41 in my History of Dragsters Collection.

Back in 1963 one of the hottest dragster teams running out of California was known as The Frantic Four. The team consisted of Norm Weekly, Jim Fox, Ron Rivero and Dennis Holding. They successfully tore up the drag strip for a lengthy period. In 1966 the team split up with Rivero and Fox continuing to race a dragster with K & G Speed Associates sponsorship. This formation continued until 1970 when they retired from racing. This model represents the AA/FDragster they raced from 1969.

The 187” wheelbase chassis and body come from the Tommy Ivo kit, while the M&H Racemaster tires come from the AMT parts pack. The 392 Resin valve covers are from Competition Resins and the blower scoop is home-made along with a few other smaller items like the front wing I scavenged from the parts box. Decals of course are from Slixx and included a set for the similarly coloured funny car they ran at the same time (which I also built for funny car history collection).  Wiring and plumbing all from Detail Master parts and pieces.

A welcome addition to my dragster history.

[ColonelKrypton]

Very nice.

I think these full bodied front engined dragsters of the 60's and early 70's where some of the best looking cars on the drag strip.

cheers, Graham

[M W Elky]

Yet another fantastic dragster from your awesome collection. Good old Big Daddy ruined the sexy looks of the front engine rail jobs with that rear engine contraption 

[Phildaupho]

Great build of a gorgeous dragster and the funny car is a good looker too!!

[Hmann68]

Very cool and nicely done! 

[Zippi]

Good looking Dragster there Jerry.  

[Mike 1017]

Great build of NHRA legendary FED and Funny Car

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[slusher]

Great looking Dragster!

[Wild Child]

Very cool dragster.  I love seeing some of the lesser known cars vs the same box stock cars.  Always makes for a cool collection in my book!