SUPER CYCLONE

In late '64, Ford and Jack Chrisman teamed up to build the legendary "Super Cyclone", a blown fuel-burning 427 wedge. This machine chased the Mopars back into the woodwork. Note class designation on window.

Don "Spendo" Johnson

   Don "Spendo" Johnson's latest racer is his best. Here he points out a feature to mechanic Rick Edmisten. The Mike Kase Monza sports a 488-inch Montrelli motor for the new season

1976 - Don Johnson underscores his 16th season in drag racing with the debut of the very latest and slickest "Beachcomber" yet, a 1976 Chevrolet Monza AA/Funny Car sporting a striking blend of candies and pearls by Bill Carter.

The Carrier-bodied flopper is based on a 120-inch wheelbase constructed by Mike Case Race Cars from 4130 chromoly tubing. All additional brightwork is the result of Grafton, Ohio's Custom Chrome while Steve Harris is credited with the unique thatch-type lettering.

Power for the pretty Beachcomber comes from a 488-inch late-model hemi featuring components from Hogan's Head Shop, Venolia, Childs & Albert, Ed Pink, Donovan, Crower and Bowers Blowers.

Together with Rick Edmisten, Dave Rego and Gene Barth, Johnson hopes to have the Beachcomber dialed-in by Pomona so he can kick sand in the face of all competition.

FUNNY CAR

1965 - Here's the classic shot of Mr. Norm's answer to Chrisman as it prepares to fire at the Lions Drag Strip showdown in 1965. Gary Dyer laid down an historic 8.63 at 163 mph to herald a whole new age in drag racing.