Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown'

Geerhead55 · 08-02-2011, 03:27 PM

I wonder how long Bernie ran that Corvette? I recall seeing it at the 1975 NHRA World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway in California, so I know he ran it for a few seasons. It was an impressive piece alright.
Danny Durham

Jess Suter · 08-02-2011, 03:34 PM

So, who drove the superbird since Jack drove a A Cuda at Indy?

FINESPLINE · 08-02-2011, 07:55 PM

I believe another Corvette out of the Truppi-Kling barn was driven by Claude Urevig. May have been the same 71.

Bob Pagano · 08-02-2011, 08:24 PM

Claude,s car diff car, Bernie's car went to TN

Bob Pagano · 08-02-2011, 08:32 PM

The Werst car was there to put Ray out in class so the Mopars would get the class, that car red lit to keep from going to tare down because it had a bougs engine. This was well documented in a story a couple of years ago.

Mike Delahanty · 08-02-2011, 09:20 PM

I did the lettering for Jack Werst's Nostalgia S/S cars in the 80's and 90's. During that period we struck up a friendship and spoke a number of times about the the racing in the 60's and 70's. Jack recounted the story about the Superbird. It was built to go after the non-Chrysler cars in SS/EA - specifically the Chevys. Jack has specific direction from Chrysler to take out the fast Chevies - but not win class. It had a BIG Hemi in it. And after Ray Allen redlighted in round 1, JAck did the same and quickly loaded the car and left Indy before anyone could lodge a protest. As noted above, the story of Jack and the Superbird has showed up in print within the last 2 years.

Here is link to the story.
http://www.dragracingonline.com/feat...perbird-c.html

Jim Wahl · 08-03-2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Delahanty

I did the lettering for Jack Werst's Nostalgia S/S cars in the 80's and 90's. During that period we struck up a friendship and spoke a number of times about the the racing in the 60's and 70's. Jack recounted the story about the Superbird. It was built to go after the non-Chrysler cars in SS/EA - specifically the Chevys. Jack has specific direction from Chrysler to take out the fast Chevies - but not win class. It had a BIG Hemi in it. And after Ray Allen redlighted in round 1, JAck did the same and quickly loaded the car and left Indy before anyone could lodge a protest. As noted above, the story of Jack and the Superbird has showed up in print within the last 2 years.

Here is link to the story.
http://www.dragracingonline.com/feat...perbird-c.html

Great article on Werst and Chrysler! Thanks Mike. Jim

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Dennis P Chapman · 08-02-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

Claude,s car diff car, Bernie's car went to TN

Bob
Didn't Claudes car go to canada?

Mike Carr · 08-02-2011, 10:31 PM

Dennis, I believe so...Ollie Stephan has it now (as far as I know, or has one of the two, Bernie or Claude's)) and runs it in SS/BA.

Mark Yacavone · 08-02-2011, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

Bob
Didn't Claudes car go to canada?

Claude's Corvette is the Ollie Stephan car as far as I know.

08-02-2011, 03:27 PM	#1
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' I wonder how long Bernie ran that Corvette? I recall seeing it at the 1975 NHRA World Finals at Ontario Motor Speedway in California, so I know he ran it for a few seasons. It was an impressive piece alright. Danny Durham

08-02-2011, 03:34 PM	#2
Jess Suter Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 36 Likes: 7 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' So, who drove the superbird since Jack drove a A Cuda at Indy? __________________ Jess Suter 7305 Stock/SS Duster "life is not a rehearsal"

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FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' I believe another Corvette out of the Truppi-Kling barn was driven by Claude Urevig. May have been the same 71.

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Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 239 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' Claude,s car diff car, Bernie's car went to TN __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

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Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 239 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' The Werst car was there to put Ray out in class so the Mopars would get the class, that car red lit to keep from going to tare down because it had a bougs engine. This was well documented in a story a couple of years ago. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

08-02-2011, 09:20 PM	#6
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 272 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' I did the lettering for Jack Werst's Nostalgia S/S cars in the 80's and 90's. During that period we struck up a friendship and spoke a number of times about the the racing in the 60's and 70's. Jack recounted the story about the Superbird. It was built to go after the non-Chrysler cars in SS/EA - specifically the Chevys. Jack has specific direction from Chrysler to take out the fast Chevies - but not win class. It had a BIG Hemi in it. And after Ray Allen redlighted in round 1, JAck did the same and quickly loaded the car and left Indy before anyone could lodge a protest. As noted above, the story of Jack and the Superbird has showed up in print within the last 2 years. Here is link to the story. http://www.dragracingonline.com/feat...perbird-c.html

08-02-2011, 10:31 PM	#9
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown' Dennis, I believe so...Ollie Stephan has it now (as far as I know, or has one of the two, Bernie or Claude's)) and runs it in SS/BA. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912