Front engine dragsters: where science met art.

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The discussion centers on the historical significance of the RAMCHARGERS, a group of Chrysler engineers who revolutionized drag racing in the 1960s and 70s. Their contributions included the development of the 426 Hemi engine and the Funny Car, which transformed the sport. The conversation highlights the book "We Were The RAMCHARGERS" by David Rockwell, which chronicles their impact on drag racing. Additionally, links to vintage photos and videos related to front motor dragsters are shared, showcasing the cultural and engineering legacy of this era.

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  • Understanding of drag racing history
  • Familiarity with automotive engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of the Chrysler 426 Hemi engine
  • Awareness of the cultural significance of car clubs in the 1960s
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  • Read "We Were The RAMCHARGERS" by David Rockwell
  • Explore the engineering principles behind the 426 Hemi engine
  • Research the evolution of Funny Cars in drag racing
  • Investigate the role of car clubs in automotive culture during the 1960s
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Automotive historians, drag racing enthusiasts, engineers interested in automotive design, and anyone looking to understand the intersection of engineering and motorsport culture.

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Here's a neat sight I found on Faceplant. Look for the photos of the "Original RAMCHARGERS". These guys were engineers at Chrysler that formed a car club called "The RAMCHARGERS" and changed drag racing history. They were a combination of enthusiastic young hands on engineers and car club members (street racers) from the Detroit area. They raced Woodward Ave. back in the day... cool stuff. There is an excellent book out there written by a former member of the RAMCHARGERS car club titled, "We Were The RAMCHARGERS" that tells the story of these great young Chrysler Engineers and car club members and how they changed drag racing forever and gave us the 426 Hemi and the Funny Car! :bugeye: Neat stuff in my book. :wink:

Front motor dragsters from 50's through the 70's. Just some cool photos, enjoy. :):

https://www.facebook.com/A121314B

"We Were The RAMCHARGERS" by David Rockwell PhD (Michigan State University ' 70, ' 76, ' 83), is an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at Michigan State University.

Addendum: Just found another site with some great photos. This guy is one of the great drivers.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Karamesines/263275717016548

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I'll post some other stuff. :smile:





And you can watch this one as long as you don't live here: Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands

 
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This one appears to be watchable in countries that both care and don't care about copy rights unlike the last one that appears to be viewable only in the counties that don't...?

 
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More vintage photos in a slide show. This time to Hendrix man, groovy... :D

 
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Some more...



 
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More for those those that like this stuff. :)











 
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More of that stuff. :)











 
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