Driver Interviews

[Bobby Fazio]

When most people watch class racing, and drag racing in general, the car they usually see roaring down the track carries the bowtie emblem. However, die-hard fans love seeing their share of Chrysler powered cars as well. Any one of those fans would love the superfast super clean 1969 Dart of California's Larry Gilley. The multi-time event winner travels far and wide while consistently putting his 340 in the late rounds. Racers and fans can always appreciate a car-show worthy car that also roars down track at record times. Larry has shown the power his car has as he won the 2018 NHRA Winternationals in a climactic heads-up final round.

[Bobby Fazio]

Muscle? Check. Family time? Check. Perhaps one of the coolest pit areas at a race? Check check. The Henderson/Fenner camp is quite a scene with enough big block Chevy power to satisfy any race fan, regardless of brand loyalty. We are talking A/S, B/S, and C/S Camaro, Nova, and Nova. And best of all, all three are equipped with clutch pedals and 4-speeds. Derek also has a super stock car that was not ready for the race meaning his wife Trista had to lend him her car! She demands excellence for loaning her car to hubby and he better win or else.. well watch the video to find out!

[Ray Gottry]

Bobby, these interviews are great. I don't get out to the races much anymore so it is nice to get to know these guys and girls.

Say Hi to your dad for me. He helped me a lot in the 80's and 90's with my Maverick 4 speed car, which I still have BTW.

I look forward to watching more of these.

Ray

[Ed Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

When most people watch class racing, and drag racing in general, the car they usually see roaring down the track carries the bowtie emblem. However, die-hard fans love seeing their share of Chrysler powered cars as well. Any one of those fans would love the superfast super clean 1969 Dart of California's Larry Gilley. The multi-time event winner travels far and wide while consistently putting his 340 in the late rounds. Racers and fans can always appreciate a car-show worthy car that also roars down track at record times. Larry has shown the power his car has as he won the 2018 NHRA Winternationals in a climactic heads-up final round.

Great job on all the interviews Bobby. Getting to know other drivers from other divisions is very cool. The podcast with you and Brian is great. Larry was in Baytown last weekend. Beautiful fast car!

[cobrajet2]

Is there an interview with Bill Feist or George Warren with their Fairlanes? Just curious. The interviews are definitely a nice touch!

Thanks,
Mike

[Bobby Fazio]

While manually shifting gears in the Super Stock category has become less popular over the years and left up to its Stock Eliminator counterpart, Tim Nicholson and car owner Bill Cassil refuse to adopt that mentality. The screaming little 283 has won its share of divisional and national events and has no plans of stopping. A beautiful paint scheme, well-built and equipped with Patterson Elite power, the car turns out times and turns on win lights.

[Tom P]

Nice job on these interviews. I saw Bob Swan and his Shelby at Mission.

[Bobby Fazio]

Few drivers came out firing in 2021 quite like this runner from Mississippi. With a win and runner-up finish in its first two races of the season, the fuel-injected Firebird paired with Neely's superior driving ability and J. Allen Sherman power has made a serious statement of world championship contention. One of the few remaining stockers to still rock the factory seats, this car looks like it was driven off the street and into the track for competition.

[Bobby Fazio]

Larry and Patsy Hill are staples in the class racing community while their car is a staple in class racing! Fans of the classes rely on Patsy for the up to the minute results, parking situation, schedule changes, weather updates, you name it, when it comes to race day. But did you also know that Patsy used to drive this 440 six-pack to run errands around town?