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Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins R.I.P


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Just saw that Grump Jenkins passed away at the age of 81 at the end of March. He sure made those early camaros get down the quarter mile :burnout:

 

Some of his accomplishment, as from the article;

 

Jenkins was known as much for his mechanical achievements as for his driving. The NHRA says Jenkins was responsible for drag racing's first dry-sump oiling system, the first kickout oil pans and Pro Stock strut-style front suspension, as well as gas port pistons, slick-shift manual transmissions, cool cans, and the electric water-pump fan.

He was inducted into several racing Hall of Fames and was No. 8 among NHRA Drag Racing's greatest racers in a 2001 experts poll.

Jenkins earned 13 NHRA national event wins.

 

RIP Bill:(

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