Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation.

The Double Eagle ran 2-354's, and in the 80's when Pat Ganahl teamed with Gene, Don, and John Rasmussen, to go Nostalgia T/F racing, Gene still had one of the engines under the bench. So, with that engine and Don's lighting fast reflexes, they were very competitive with the blown cars. When they switched to a 468 incher, still un-blown with a heave load of Nitro, it boomed at the hit of the throttle and was a tough combination to beat !

 

Terry Mills, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Watched it run many times.

 

Don Garlits.

 

A great picture.

 

Annette Funnecello.

 

Ed Roth's Misterion ?

 

Don Garlits and either Ed Garlits, or Art Malone

 

A nice section job.

 

Speaking of the old days at Hilborn -- Steve Batchelor made me take my pump in for testing after a season of runs at Bonneville (maybe 3 runs). They'd sometimes add some new hardware and pronounce it ready to go.

One time while I was waiting, I got caught innocently behind the counter looking at some old photos and trophies. I was embarrassed. They said everything (with the pump) was okay, gave me a T-Shirt and wished me luck -- all with no charge.