Quarter-Mile Camaros & Corvettes 1967-1981 1953-1975 2 Book Set

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Quarter-Mile Camaros 1967–1981

The Chevrolet Camaro hit the market to compete with the Ford Mustang. It used a long nose and short-deck dimensions to become an instant hit for General Motors fans. This book covers the first two generations of the Camaro at the drag strip chronologically.

First-generation models from 1967 to 1969 offered small-block and big-block options along with COPO categories. While these cars stayed competitive in Super Stock and Sportsman categories during the 1970s, the second-generation cars took over in Pro Stock and Funny Car.

Professional drivers like Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and "Jungle" Jim Liberman helped Chevy dominate the competition. The book highlights race results and driver biographies, including stars like Lee Shepard and Warren "the Professor" Johnson who succeeded without factory support.

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Quarter-Mile Corvettes 1953-1975

The Chevrolet Corvette arrived in 1953 the same year the NHRA hosted its first event. Early models featured a Blue Flame 6-cylinder motor and an automatic transmission. These cars brought class and style to the drag strip even though they were not originally intended for racing.

The NHRA introduced Sports Car divisions in the late 1950s to accommodate stock and modified vehicles. These classes were packed with Corvettes because the car had no natural competition. This book covers the first two decades of Corvette V-8 production from 1953 to 1975.

Historian Steve Holmes unearths the complete early history of the Corvette in drag racing. The nameplate became one of the longest running in the sport during a period many consider the greatest in drag racing history.