This topic came up recently and some questions
were left unanswered.....
When was the Original Rod Shop racing team started? And by who?
Was it factory backed or private?
My guess was 1970. My only basis is I dont remember seeing any cars prior to the 1970/1971 Challengers & Chargers with that distinct paint scheme.

Great article. Thanks for posting the link.

Larry Morgan 1971? Old Iron Butterfly car.

Super article !
Thanks !

there is a older issue of mopar action that did a nice article on the rod shop. i know this as i just came across it last week and took it out to my friend gene dunlap who drove for them and was fairly successful. i thought his family would like to have it rather then it sit in my "library". gene and his son race at the 1/8th mile track that i spend most of my time at, only they have went to the DARK side lol. they were looking for an old colt to but together as gene did drive 1 of those and a demon i believe. i don't recall what issue the story was in though, sorry. dave

I just might be talked into selling my '74 Colt.

Thank you Fred. That was very helpful.
Leaned some things too.

Leave it to Reasbeck to have this in his archives.
He's a Guru when it comes to this stuff.
Its not surprising he wrote the article.


Doug

I have a few photos of some of their cars
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they were racing earlier.

another..

I have always liked all of the ROD SHOP drag cars!

I remember Dick Shroyer and the "Shroyer Shaker", Eckerd & Kirk Charger, Dave Conners Camaro rag top,and the Anglia of Stickle & Riffle. I remember the vetts but not the drivers. The 65 Plymouth, 70 Plymouth, Duster and Challenger in 1970 I can't place. Any help??

1970 SS/E Challenger,Bob Bonds.