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Originally Posted by Murff
Not to start an argument, but actually Jerry Ruth pioneered the rear engine top fuel cars about ten years before Garlits revisited and perfected the concept. But all of the current gen rear engine diggers are based off of Ruth's design.
Just credit where credit is due.  |
Thanks Murff. I just did a check, and yes, Garlits perfected the rear engined dragster after he lost his foot in an explosion.
It was then, that the rear engined dragster started to become the norm.
