NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

In 1970, the NHRA launched its Pro Stock class for a season long campaign of Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, and American Motors muscle cars in head-to-head competition. Amongst a list of drag racing’s most iconic names: Bill Bagshaw, Sonny Bryant, Bob Glidden, Bill Jenkins, Dick Landy, Butch Leal, Hubert Platt, Don Nicholson, Ronnie Sox, and Reid Whisnant— one of the standout drivers was Sox & Martin’s hired gun, Herb McCandless. A young man from North Carolina, who would go on to become known as “Mr. 4 Speed” for his quick shifts, reliable performance, and race wins in the clutch.