One of the most unique race cars to ever carry the Memphis Rodders banner was this early rear engined dragster. Coincidentally, 'Damfino' is also related to Jack Friend, who's 32 Ford coupe was examined in the previous post.
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Tags: Jack Friend, George Root, Drag Racing, Dragster, Halls Airstrip, NHRA, Safety Safari, Damfino

While preparing this years Rodders Reunion presentation, I stumbled upon a gold mine of early drag racing imagery. Howard DeShazo, of Santa Fe New Mexico, is a former NHRA advisor and was present and accounted for when this hot rod stuff was invented. Read More...

Tags: NHRA Nationals, 1957 Nationals, Oklahoma City, Howard DeShazo, Safety Safari