Dave Strickler, NHRA World Championship Z28

[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

[Jerry@CHP]

One of the first NHRA Super Stock wins for Strickler during the 1968 season, Richmond, VA. May 1968. He went on the dominate Super Stock with this car for the rest of the season.

Jerry

[firez]

Jerry thanks for posting all the pictures that you take time to do. It is appreciated

[Jerry@CHP]

Glad this site appreciates all of the race history that is so important to our hobby.

Here is another famous article from late 1968. Cars Magazine. Stickler and Jenkins did Chevrolet performance seminars throughout the country to promote H/P Camaros.

Because of the stellar season that Strickler had with this Z28 Camaro, is was the most publisized Camaro during the late 1960's. At last count, I have over 35 magazines that published ink on this Z28. Will post more as I have time.

Enjoy,

Jerry



Jerry

[CC Rider]

Keep 'em coming 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!