| Msg ID: 2862781 |
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| Author:60s fan
3/31/2026 6:18:15 PM |
Chevy's been the dominant engine on short tracks ever since the demise of the flathead Ford due to speedways allowing overhead value engines. My buddy, Phil Speno, is a diehard Ford guy. He always had a Ford in his early 70s limited sportsmans. I know there are several obvious choices for owners (or owner/drivers) that only NEVER used Chevy power. So 3Widers, can you name any loyal owner or owner/driver whose limited sportsman, sportsman, or modified was always powered by a Non Chevy motor? Scott Ely |
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| Msg ID: 2862786 |
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| Author:TURTLE#2
3/31/2026 7:14:45 PM Reply to: 2862781 |
in novice / Sportsman the masons only used ford , modified Joe Bullock only fords , Paul Deasy ford or Lincoln |
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| Msg ID: 2862789 |
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| Author:D.Wolfe-358
3/31/2026 8:00:12 PM Reply to: 2862786 |
Pat Ronco AMC power only, from what I have seen mentioned here. |
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| Msg ID: 2862790 |
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| Author:indy-legs
3/31/2026 8:16:37 PM Reply to: 2862789 |
Bill Brennen in his Hemi powered racers. |
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| Msg ID: 2862941 |
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| Author:RuCu
4/3/2026 9:14:54 AM Reply to: 2862790 |
Brennan was always loyal to Chrysler/Plymouth. He had a 318 cu in Plymouth V8in his Sportsman when he first started racing. 318 was the engine limit at that time in thexL8mited Sportsman division. |
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| Msg ID: 2862791 |
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| Author:kjeyres
3/31/2026 8:27:20 PM Reply to: 2862789 |
Great question Scott! |
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| Msg ID: 2862955 |
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| Author:JOEB7610
4/3/2026 12:26:51 PM Reply to: 2862789 |
Pat ran a big block ford when Billy D. drove for him. |
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| Msg ID: 2862793 |
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| Author:Hoop95
3/31/2026 9:25:24 PM Reply to: 2862781 |
How about Gerald Chamberlain and Gus Freer running Fords exclusively. |
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| Msg ID: 2862794 |
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| Author:Caddy Daddy
3/31/2026 9:29:35 PM Reply to: 2862781 |
ALWAYS powered by a Non-Chevy? Ya got me stumped! I got a "close but no cigar" however. Ed Cloce had the #69 Hemi-Cuda, Hemi-Colt, and Hemi Supermodifieds in the '60's and '70's with Jean-Guy Chartrand. By the mid-80's, he switched to Chevy's with drivers Jerry Cook, The Reg, Brian Ross, his son Tommy, among others. But I'm saying his bones were made with the Hemi's. |
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| Msg ID: 2862799 |
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| Author:paul madsen
3/31/2026 9:53:48 PM Reply to: 2862794 |
Terry Mummert Ford Sprintcar |
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| Msg ID: 2862807 |
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| Author:johnnyb5151
4/1/2026 6:26:27 AM Reply to: 2862799 |
barry and randy laird mopar flemington |
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| Msg ID: 2862808 |
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| Author:Frank A Jr.
4/1/2026 6:37:45 AM Reply to: 2862781 |
The Kremers were Ford loyalists. I only think toward the end they switched the 77 to Chevy power. Casey Luna Ford Sprint Car won a WoO title. |
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| Msg ID: 2862810 |
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| Author:Opperman4x
4/1/2026 7:49:51 AM Reply to: 2862781 |
I believe the Lux 77 driven by Jackie Evans was a Ford. |
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| Msg ID: 2862811 |
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| Author:bammer48
4/1/2026 7:54:59 AM Reply to: 2862781 |
Harold Cope # 1 ran Ford power |
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| Msg ID: 2862814 |
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| Author:Opperman4x
4/1/2026 8:24:05 AM Reply to: 2862811 |
Bud Grim #88 sprinter, Tilley & Weld. |
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| Msg ID: 2863060 |
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| Author:RuCu
4/4/2026 5:49:40 PM Reply to: 2862814 |
Central PA sprint car #77 sponsored by "Fette Ford". Frankie Kerr, amongst others, drove it at Selinsgrove. Might have been powered by a Big Block 427 Ford which were legal until the late 80's? I don't recall the owners name. |
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| Msg ID: 2862823 |
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| Author:jman
4/1/2026 9:17:10 AM Reply to: 2862781 |
How about Al Whitehouse |
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| Msg ID: 2862826 |
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| Author:fatdaddy11D
4/1/2026 9:58:13 AM Reply to: 2862823 |
I believe the Desantis 14's were Ford power |
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| Msg ID: 2862835 |
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| Author:Steve Cameron
4/1/2026 11:12:13 AM Reply to: 2862823 |
John...Bobby told me a long time ago that they ran his 427 Chevy in Albert's car for a partial season. I don't remember what the reason was behind it though. |
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| Msg ID: 2862837 |
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| Author:weathrmn
4/1/2026 11:21:25 AM Reply to: 2862823 |
Joe Bullock's 76 was powered by Pontiac in early 60's; Scats Anfuso's #3 sprinter Ford power; Tom Hager ran 427 Fords until he used up what he bought from Walt Garret, Tom also tried a 351(I bought some left over stuff) Harry McConnell #3star was 427 ford; my Midget was a 2.3 OHC Ford |
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| Msg ID: 2862868 |
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| Author:Winkler 75
4/1/2026 5:41:57 PM Reply to: 2862823 |
How about Bob McCollough in Al Whitehouse 90 falcon tearing up Pleasantville Speedway East Windsor and Flemington in the sportsman division |
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| Msg ID: 2862885 |
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| Author:hallbar@yahoo.com
4/2/2026 6:00:19 AM Reply to: 2862868 |
TERRY VAN # 74 SPORTSMAN RAN 289 AND 302 FORDS. HIS RACER RESTORED BY HIM STILL EXISTS. THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER FORD ENGINE OUT THERE. JIM HALL GSVSCC |
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| Msg ID: 2862891 |
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| Author:elf30
4/2/2026 10:40:45 AM Reply to: 2862885 |
Steve Christine #351 limited sportsman ran ford motors. |
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| Msg ID: 2862904 |
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| Author:SteveWhitney
4/2/2026 12:42:47 PM Reply to: 2862891 |
Steve also ran Dick Lynch's Boss 302 powered 99. |
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| Msg ID: 2862911 |
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| Author:fatdaddy11D
4/2/2026 5:45:54 PM Reply to: 2862891 |
Dennis Zerbe twin 0 was a Ford |
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| Msg ID: 2862956 |
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| Author:JOEB7610
4/3/2026 12:33:18 PM Reply to: 2862781 |
JOE CYOLAK # 16 WERE FORD POWERED. |
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| Msg ID: 2863333 |
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| Author:badboyz
4/11/2026 6:50:40 AM Reply to: 2862781 |
Not in the modified category but Scats Anfuso with a Ford in his Highway Autobody sprint cars ! |
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