That Ol' Black Magic

by James Morgan

R.C. Sherman and crewmember pack the chute before the first round of the 1976 "New England Funny Car Nationals." Sherman put together what may be the finest string of runs ever at New England, belching out times of 6.26, 6.24, 6.25, 6.32, and a final round 6.37 to win the 32 car event. Sherman's 6.24 held for low ET (only other car in the 20's was "Jungle," but he broke on the burnout in Round 3) and his 229 was top speed. Word is that Sherman and crew never had the heads off all day. LONG LIVE MATCH RACING!

James Morgan
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