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Apr 01

Drag Racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins passes away.

This evening we have to bring you a bit of sad news. Drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins has passed. Jenkins who is in several racing Hall of Fames and on the NHRAs list of best drivers of all time. It is thought that he is responsible for building and tuning over 30 record holding cars and is famous for taking advantage of an NHRA rule that allowed small blocks to run a lighter weight. This allowed him to dominate the big blocks of the era. Racing has lost a true legend. “The Grump” was 82.

Sources: Bangshift.com NHRA.com
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