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Sad news..... author and hot rodder Pat Ganahl died Friday August 19, 2022 in an incident at Riverdale Raceway in his Ike Iacono dragster that he restored
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We've Lost A Good One: God Speed Pat Ganahl, Hot Rodding Grew And Flourished With Your Help - BangShift.com
Like many, I woke to the news that Pat Ganahl had passed away in a racing accident of all things while driving his beloved Ike Iacono dragster. I say of all things because while he loved this dragster, and for good reason, he was most well known in the hot rodding world for hot rods, […]
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Aww, man. 
I have some of his books right here.
His Street Supercharging contributed greatly to my love for roots blowers.
Thank you, Pat, for your contributions to Hot Rodding. RIP
I have some of his books right here.
His Street Supercharging contributed greatly to my love for roots blowers.
Thank you, Pat, for your contributions to Hot Rodding. RIP
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I used to see the Ike Iacono dragster at OCIR. Tom Taros drove it, had updated it with a V8 and it ran brackets. It was painted green. Car originally was from 1950's & had a GMC 6 cyl. I think Iacono had a coupe as well, also with a 6 banger.
OK, found this:
www.motortrend.com
OK, found this:
The Iconic Ike Iacono Dragster From 1958
Originally on HOT ROD’s January 1959 cover, the Iacono dragster was recently restored by former HOT ROD editor Pat Ganahl.
