Dave Strickler, NHRA World Championship Z28

[Jerry@CHP]

Here are some very special vintage photos of D. Strickler (Mr. 4-speed) and his Jenkins prepaired Z28 race car. All taken in 1968. This one taken at the NHRA Super Stock Nationals, 1968.

Enjoy,

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Here is one at Suffolk, Strickler won this event in 1968.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Here's another classic lined up with Bill Jenkins at the famed York US 30 Dragway. 1968.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Strickler pulling ahead of D. Arons in the 1967 396 Camaro in the semi final round at the NHRA World Finals, Oct 1968. Strickler went on to win this event and the Super Stock Championship, Tulsa, OK 1968.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

National Dragster, January 1969. Heading says it all.....

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Mr. 4-Speed at the World Finals, Oct 1968. Notice Marv Ripes car in the background. He went on to create A-1 torque converters, a very successful company during the 1970s and '80s.

Jerry

[1968 nova ss]

They say Dave Strickler could bang some gears.what kind of 4 speed tranny did he use in the z28.always liked the stick shift guys.Chris

[Salvatore]

I bet a Jenkins trick shifted Muncie trans!

[Jerry@CHP]

Strickler used an M22 with Hurst Comp Plus shifter. I have some photos of the trans and shifter in my collection. Can't post now as I'm in Iowa this week, 1 degree when I got off the plane!

Burrrrrrrrr,

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Dave Strickler and Ronnie Sox are regarded as the two best four speed drivers of the era. Both are in the Motorsports Hall of Fame........and deserve to be there.

Jerry