Ron Nunes, a name etched in the annals of drag racing history, left tire marks that still resonate today. Let’s dive into his legendary feats:
The '41 Willys Coupe: In 1962, Nunes acquired a 1941 Willys coupe—a car not particularly popular with the masses but an excellent choice for his racing passion. He modified the Oldsmobile engine from his '32 Ford to produce a whopping 650 horsepower. The Willys, lighter than its Ford counterpart, was ready to hit the track. Within months, it was racing under the national record. In May 1965, at the Fremont Quarter Mile Drag Strip, Nunes unleashed the beast. The green start light flashed, and he hurtled down the track, completing the quarter-mile race in an astonishing 9.0 seconds at 136.87 mph. Nunes beat his nearest competitor by a six-car-length victory—a record that still stands today! But Nunes wasn’t satisfied; he swapped out the Olds engine for a 1085-horsepower, 426 CID Chrysler Hemi engine1.
NHRA Unrealistic Record: In 1968, Nunes blasted into the record books with a blistering run of 9.90 seconds at 136.87 mph. However, the NHRA deemed it “unrealistic.” Undeterred, Nunes continued his pursuit of speed and adrenaline2.
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