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U.S. 30 Pro Stockers in Photos, Part Two
Text by Danny White
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Dan Sullivan, Old Chicago Lager Cuda (Mike Sopko Photo) |
The late, great U.S. 30 Drag Strip in
Gary, Indiana, was one of the few tracks to have a regular Pro Stock
class. The Super Pro Stockers had liberal rules such as big engines, and
the cars were not required to have front brakes, headlights, or side
windows. The cars also could race in UDRA and Oswego Drag Strip
programs. The regular program was cancelled in 75 the track continued to have Pro Stockers to run there.
These photos cover the years 1974 to 1978.
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Jim Cooper, Zip Code Vega (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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The King Speed Shop Vega (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Chip Lindoli, Angel Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Jim Feurer, Animal Jim Pinto (Courtesy Animal Jim Feurer) |
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Gary Purcel, Via Vega Vega and Jim Halloran, Pabst Grabber Maverick (Larry Rzepczynski Photo) |
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John Bays, Uncle Bays Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Fred Prater, Sundance Vega (Frank Holas Photo) |
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Phil Zobel, Tuff Rabbit Camaro (Norm Newgord Photo) |
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Bob Tally, Tally Ho Camaro and the Tuff Rabbit Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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George Balhan, Balhan & Hoger Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Hot Pants Colt (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Joe Gouger, Red Sullivan Mopar (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Harold Johnson, Quickee Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Calvin Micheals Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Harold Johnson, Quickee Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Jim Mack Camaro (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Brown Bros. Nova (Photographer Unknown) |
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Bill White, Lannin Nova (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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Mini-Shaker Monza (Mike Sopko Photo) |
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