This is interesting photo. Dad made a trip down to Brazil in the 1970’s to do some promotion work for Ford.
This is a image from the Brazilian portion of the trip.
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Wayne Gapp, Amarillo 1975 – IHRA World Nationals
This is a picture of Wayne Gapp after winning an IHRA race @ Amarillo. Looks to be the 1975 IHRA World Nationals.
Jack Roush driving a Gapp and Roush Pinto
This is a fairly rare photo…for me that is.
This is a picture of Jack Roush driving the Barrie Poole Pinto that G&R picked up.
There’s more to the story but let’s just enjoy the cool photo!
Interesting Factoid about Wayne Gapp in National Dragster
From an article in Feb 5th, 1999 issue of National Dragster:
“In final round appearances during the 1973-1975 seasons, the most dominant Ford in Pro Stock was not driven by Bob Glidden but by Wayne Gapp. The Livonia, MI.-based racer appeared in 16 final round rounds to Glidden’s 12 during that period, winning six of them and the 1973 World Championship crown.
In fact, Gapp had more final-round showings in those years, outdistancing luminaries Bill Jenkins and Don Nicholson, who had six and three appearances, respectively.”
I did not know that.
Gapp and Roush get a new car…and driver.
Been awhile since I posted. Almost two months. Busy, busy, busy.
Here’s a bit of information that I got from the Facebook Nostalgia Pro Stock group (via Dan Williams via Angel Cordero). It comes from the December 1976 issue of Car Craft’s ‘Straight Scoop’ column.
FILLING THE GAPP.
The Gapp and Roush Pro Stock team has several new acquisitions. First is the 1977 Pinto, complete with the aerodynamic shovel nose, for use in the new season. And to go along with the new car, they have a new operator: Ken Dondero, formerly associated with Dyno Don and Team Jenkins, has replaced Wayne behind the wheel. With both Gapp and Roush free to concentrate on engine development, and with the possibility of a less punitive weight break next season, the blue and white Pinto may reappear in the winner’s circle.
Wayne Gapp and Wally Booth – Indianapolis 1976 – Image by Dan Williams
Another action shot by Dan Williams of the 1976 Pinto of Gapp & Roush, driven by Wayne Gapp. In the far lane is the AMC Hornet of Wally Booth.
Wayne Gapp – The ‘Taxi’ at U.S. Nationals as a photo of the week.
Check it out here.
This is a picture of the 1975 U.S. Nationals Pro Stock final round. Wayne Gapp vs. Richie Zul.
If you dig around on CompetitionPlus.com you can find the video of this race.
The ‘Taxi’ – Gapp and Roush – Image by Jack Grice
My last post (see here) was of the ‘Taxi’ at Indianapolis in 1974. That image was taken by Dan Williams.
Jack Grice sent me HIS picture from the same race. Almost the same exact position. It was taken either just a few minutes before or just after Dan’s.
The crowd has changed out but the guy polishing the car is still at work. In the case of Jack’s picture he is at the front of the car with the rag on the hood scoop.
The ‘Taxi’ – Gapp and Roush – Image by Dan Williams
This is an image of the 4 door Maverick taken by Dan Williams in 1974 at Indianapolis…the ‘Big Go’.
A few small things have changed on the car since it was introduced earlier in 1974.
The hood scoop is different and interestingly the name as well. The vehicle started off named the ‘Tijuana Taxi’ and then ‘Juana Taxi’. Those names didn’t last long as the car took on the name of ‘Taxi’ from just before this race to the end.
Great Lakes 1976 engine swap – image by Dan Williams
Dan Williams was kind enough to share a series of images he took in the 1970’s.
This one shows, from left to right, my Dad, Bill Jameson and I can’t remember his name.
I’ll post more of these as time permits.
