Team Car Gallery
The most historically significant car in the 422 stable is the Norristown Ford "Thunderbolt." Originally campaigned by
Rich LaMont, Larry Bloomer and Dick Gehris, the "Bolt" is the 73rd T-bolt built by Ford in 1964. The car was restored
in the 1990's and has been run in Nostalgia Super Stock since then. The awesome car of the 60's, still un-tubbed, continues
to please crowds everywhere it runs. Minor 2006 engine upgrades have "officially" pushed "the Bolt" to 9.42 @ 143.30
assuring it's status as the Worlds Fastest Original Thunderbolt. A new FE dropped in at the end of the '09 season
tore up the trans, then put the car up on the back bumper damaging the steering. Can't wait to see what she'll do in 2010.
up by team fabricator "Dink" Bishop. The Galaxie's trademark launch with wheels in the air is well known in the
Nostalgia Superstock ranks. This car has raced at numerous tracks east of the Mississippi and is a crowd pleaser
wherever it races. This car was campaigned by 422 team driver Frank Pellegrini for many years. Since
Frank has started to drive the "Dearborn Thunder" Falcon, the Galaxie was used primarily as a back-up car
and is now being launched by Dave Harvey. Best ever ET for the Galaxie is 9.57 at 137 mph.
This team car is a Nicholson authorized clone of Dyno Don's 1964 Comet. As many of you know, "Dyno" was a
great friend of the 422 Motorsports team. After being raced for many years by "Fast" Fred Henderson, the Comet
was totally rebuilt in early 2005. The car in now owned by "Dangerous" Dave Powers, and driven by Ed Youmans .
Powered by one of Rich LaMont's Shelby aluminum "FE" motors using Hilborn injection this car has found its
way to an 8.81 @ 153 and the team looks for more big numbers to be posted in the future. E-Z Ed has driven
this car to the NSCA championship runner-up spot twice!
After running on a limited basis with the fabled 427 SOHC "cammer", the "Dearborn Thunder" '65 Falcon has been
fitted with a new Rich LaMont built Shelby aluminum 427 engine. Backed by a G-Force 5-speed and shifted by the
capable hands of Frank Pellegrini, the car ran a best of 8.32 @ 159.67 mph with his tired old '09 engine. This earns
the title of "Worlds Fastest Nostalgia Super Stocker." The new 2010 mill holds yet more untapped potential and
we fully expect consistent record breaking performances in 2010.
An interesting addition to the 422 Motorsports stable is another officially authorized clone, this one being of Dyno
Don Nicholson's 1964 Comet wagon. This car was also refered to as the Ugly Duckling. Owned by "The
Flyin' Hawaiian" Bill Asamura and driven by Jay Zolko the car has clicked off an 8.62 at 155 MPH. As the car is
tweaked further we expect even more incredible time slips will be added to Jays Portfolio. Jays driving talent
has earned him the NSCA points championship as well as runner up in the All Star NSS Series.
The lone Mopar out of the 422 Motorsports stable is a 1964 Plymouth Belvedere. The car is a clone of Jack Werst's
"Jersey Duke" and was piloted young Billy Murphy. Currently the car is being driven by Bob Fort Jr. Also utilizing
a Rich LaMont power plant, the "Duke" ran a best of 9.57 @ 138 . With recent engine and chassis upgrades,
the team is hoping to see consistent 140 mph passes.
"Jersey Duke" and was piloted young Billy Murphy. Currently the car is being driven by Bob Fort Jr. Also utilizing
a Rich LaMont power plant, the "Duke" ran a best of 9.57 @ 138 . With recent engine and chassis upgrades,
the team is hoping to see consistent 140 mph passes.
In typical Fred style no half passes, on his maiden voyage, he recorded a 10.19 @ 132. Fred has since
recorded a 9.36 @ 143 and there are still a few kinks to work out. For those to young to
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