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Actually did you ever read what Petty said after he drove the 426 Hemi for the first time in 63 or early 64? It was so much stronger than the wedges (like 10 or 15 MPH faster) he figured it had to be illegal.

Sheldon

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I'm quite sure that "The King" , knew he was headed to major success, after running that first
race HEMI in NASCAR. But.. the wedges did "pave" the way for the HEMI.