Saw on FB that Barry Setzer passed on January 31st. I remember reading about his red Vega FC as a kid, and the wild wedge TF car he had John Buttera build, which is in Big's museum. He wasn't involved in the sport for a real long time, but he sure made an impact while he was. RIP Mr. Setzer
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Setzer's car was gorgeous.
I shot the attached picture at the '72 National Challenge at Tulsa. Unfortunately, the colors on the Ektachrome slide film have not held up very well in the ensuing 50(!) years.
I shot the attached picture at the '72 National Challenge at Tulsa. Unfortunately, the colors on the Ektachrome slide film have not held up very well in the ensuing 50(!) years.
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Actually, Setzer having Buttera build the wedge TF car is not how it came about. Butterra, and Louie Teckenoff who was experienced with monocoque design, built it as a special project. Then when Buttera realised he didn't have the budget to run it, he enlisted Setzer and his team to take it over.
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Wasn't Setzer in the Furniture business?
Textiles.
I actually remember that now that you say it. I also remember the issue of Drag Racing USA that had the awesome feature story on the car. It was cool to see it at Garlits' museum last year.
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One of the most bad a$$ Floppers ever. Was bummed he put in the sand at Lions last race after a stellar 6.29
Ok Cliff, start the search reposts, ready set. go! LOL
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Ok Cliff, start the search reposts, ready set. go! LOL
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The prettiest car to ever run only once
It was inevitable that our long-running and ongoing discussion of wedge-shaped Top Fuelers would eventually get around to the beautiful but short-lived John Buttera-built monocoque dragster of Barry Setzer.
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Well I remember the dragster only made 1 run. Did a wheelie and that was that. Too bad cuz it was a cool car. Mickey Thompson had a monocoque Mustang funny car that ran pretty good.
