1973 fellas. That was FIFTY YEARS AGO. That's how far ahead of their time the Pro Stocker above and drag racing doorslammer technology was back then, e.g., 4-link suspensions, lightweight wheels, narrowed rear ends and big tires tucked-up under the body, lowered stance for less aerodynamic drag and better handling, dry sump oiling systems, clutchless transmissions (Lenco & B & J), etc.. Some of these Pro Stockers even had clandestine (and illegal) nitrous oxide systems hidden in their cars.

If you could transport this Pro Stock Duster from 1973 to today to any drag strip in this country, it would NOT look out of place in the staging lanes, especially one filled with bracket cars. Put a modern hood scoop and wheels on it and no one would ever notice anything odd or different. But if you went back in time from 1973 to 1963 and you compared these cars to the ultimate doorslammer cars of that era (very early A/FX and match race cars), it would be LIGHT YEARS difference. That's really saying something. All we've really had since that era--exceptions notwithstanding--were refinements to these original ideas. Think about it.

Now, imagine you're a very young drag racing fan like I was back then and seeing these cars up-close in the pits and racing down the track. That is one mind-blowing experience you just can not fathom unless you were there and experienced it.

I agree up to a point , that pro stocker is todays average bracket car ….
But if we transported the dart back to 1973 . Imagine what they would think . Just a big block with one plate and a tiny 275 tire and just one carburetor . And probably a full second faster !

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