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Grumpy’s Vega

Drag racing is a constantly evolving sport and always has been. Back in the early Seventies Mopar’s Hemi muscle dominated the Pro Stock field, much to the chagrin of the Ford and Chevy guys, who constantly hassled the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to adjust the rules to flatten the playing field, preferably in their favour. Veteran engine builder and drag racer Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins favoured Chevrolet and was one of the most successful Pro Stock racers, winning

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