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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Honestly, this was a trying book project for me, as much of my previous work has been focused more on narrative than technical process. To that end, my sincerest thanks goes out to expert Frank Badalson, who gave unselfishly of his time, resources, and energy in this project; any mistakes are mine, not his. To Tony D’Agostino for similar reference help, and a 120-mph wing car ride on circa-1970 Polyglas tires when we were young and foolish. Once in a lifetime, pal!

To racing collectors Doug Schellinger, Tim Wellborn, and Todd Werner, for access to wonderful vehicles with real race history as well as associated paperwork. To groundbreaking wing car author, Frank Moriarty for permission to use his previous interviews in this project. To historian, David Patik, who also supplied editorial suggestions and invaluable OEM reference material on Lynch Road. To Jeff Wickstrom on the unwinged ’Bird story, and Sue George for her referral to Jeff. To Galen Aasland for the land-speed information.

To car owners, many unnamed but including Smith Stokes, Greg and Kathleen Mosley, John Balow, Dale Mathews, Don Fezell, Ryan Clough, and Dale Keuhn among others. Don Garlits and Steve Reyes secured use of and photography on the Burnt Orange ’Bird from the Garlits Museum; thank you.

Once again, Calvin Lane gets credit for access to Ray Mann’s amazing NASCAR images, with other photos coming from Tom McCrea, Mike Hill, and Galen Aasland, and continued gratitude to Brandt Rosenbusch for materials from FCAs files. To Galen Govier for his extensive numeric research on parts and dating. To Wes Eisenschenk for dealing with me when I got up on the tires and headed for the wall as well as excellent ad research. Likewise, to my wife Linda for the same patience. Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”

For one great season, it was fun while it lasted.