Bobby Woods won the first "King of Kings" Funny Car show on
August 13, 1966, with a bye run over Gary Dyer in the Mr. Norms car (the
trans went in the ex Lindamood Coronet). I believe Stone, Woods & Cooke won
the ‘67 event (they did not participate at the first race) as is only
fitting.
Other notables included Draglist friend Walt "THUMBS" Stevens in
the AMT PIRANHA, who carded an 8.75 @ 186.32 in his first round win over Don
Gay. "Thumbs" redlit in the next round against eventual winner
Bobby Woods. This race marked the first time eight blown funny cars had been
assembled for a race.
Bob Snayko
