Reher-Morrison-Shepherd to run this weekend (1 Viewer)

[Cliff]

REHER-MORRISON-SHEPHERD SCHEME TO FLY THIS WEEKEND IN NHRA PRO STOCK | Competition Plus

Chris McGaha and his Harlow Sammons racing team will run the Reher-Morrison wrap this weekend at the AAA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex in honor of the late four-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Lee Shepherd. “Lee Shepherd was a Pro Stock racer you strive to be like,” McGaha said. “He...

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[Sean D, shondoo]

Love this! Definitely miss seeing the original RMS livery on a Pro Stocker.....

Sean D

 

[mgty3whlr]

I like the whole idea of the teams running tribute cars.

 

[Nunz]

I think it's an awesome deal, and cool that David Reher will be there. I wonder if Bruce Allen will make it out. Also, what's Bruce doing these days, does he work with Reher?

 

[PJ]

It would be cool, especially with being the 50th year to have a race where we see several tribute cars. Shepherd, WJ, Glidden, Sox, Grumpy....

 

[winr]

REHER-MORRISON-SHEPHERD SCHEME TO FLY THIS WEEKEND IN NHRA PRO STOCK | Competition Plus

Chris McGaha and his Harlow Sammons racing team will run the Reher-Morrison wrap this weekend at the AAA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex in honor of the late four-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Lee Shepherd. “Lee Shepherd was a Pro Stock racer you strive to be like,” McGaha said. “He...

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I too love the commitment to the sport/class history and those that paved the way! Nice effort for sure.

 

[Cliff]

The Iconic Hot Rod of Icon Dick Kraft ~ The Bug

The Bug is a flathead Ford V8-powered 1927 Model T built and driven by hot rod icon Dick Kraft. It became the "Daddy" of modern dragsters...

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I believe Don Garlits has a re-creation of The Bug, Dick Kraft's car, which is considered the first dragster. I'd like to see that car at all the races, just so folks can see how far we've come. Not to run it, just display. Look at Kraft in the photos. Think of going 110 in this car w/ 0 safety equipment.........

 

[Jeff]

. Think of going 110 in this car w/ 0 safety equipment.........

Hey, he has a seat belt...

It would be cool to see Chris and Mason do tribute wraps at the same race.
Reher-Morrison and Shepard vs Glidden would be cool as hell!

 

[tenxal]

Very classy! Thanks to the Harlow Sammons team for doing this.

 

[J5races]

What’s a wrap cost these days? Like $300 including labor? Anyone know?

 

[Nunz]

What’s a wrap cost these days? Like $300 including labor? Anyone know?

I’m not sure, but I’m thinking a lot more than that.

 

[TD5023]

What’s a wrap cost these days? Like $300 including labor? Anyone know?

From what we've seen, it would be about $2000 today to wrap the dragster. We had someone try it a few years ago and I think they quoted around $800, but it was their first full wrap (as opposed to smaller decals) and they didn't really know what all it was going to take. You're easily going to see at least a couple grand for a decent job (which is still a steal compared to $5000-$10000 for a similar paint scheme).

 

[RM FAN]

I'm huge RM fan so I will make sure to watch this weekend coverage. I'm even more a fan of Chris now.

 

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The Iconic Hot Rod of Icon Dick Kraft ~ The Bug

The Bug is a flathead Ford V8-powered 1927 Model T built and driven by hot rod icon Dick Kraft. It became the "Daddy" of modern dragsters...

m.roadkillcustoms.com

I believe Don Garlits has a re-creation of The Bug, Dick Kraft's car, which is considered the first dragster. I'd like to see that car at all the races, just so folks can see how far we've come. Not to run it, just display. Look at Kraft in the photos. Think of going 110 in this car w/ 0 safety equipment.........

I wonder if Dick Kraft had a son named Bob, who eventually worked for BIG at the museum? In 2004 I ran into a guy named Bob Kraft at a truck stop in New Mexico. He was hauling SW3 in Don's enclosed trailer. We visited with him for a while and I bought a "Big Daddy" poster from him and I asked him to sign it, too. (that's how I knew his name. lol) Just curious if there was any relation between these two Krafts? There has to be....

 

[Cliff]

First Rail Dragster: "The Bug", Dick Kraft's Model T ex-roadster

Bet you didn't know that the first rail dragster was actually a stripped down Model T roadster. While Big Daddy Don Garlits' first dragster had its roots

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Dick Kraft passed away age 87 a few years ago (2009). This web site says the Bug is owned by Margarita Kraft. Daughter??? Can find several articles on Dick but none on wife or family.

Another web site said Kraft sold the original Bug for $5000 in late 1951, which by 2020 standards would be a LOT of $$$. Also said he built 2 replicas of the Bug in 1985. One is at Garlits' museum & the other at NHRA museum in Pomona.