"....Thompson was a study in intensity.........he knew how to get the job done, no matter the job......"


Totally agree Bob. I read his book "Challenger" years ago (wish I could justify what they are getting for a copy of it now LOL). His innovations in Land Speed, Drag Racing, Indy 500 racing, HEMI head conversions for FE and Pontiac engines, tire development, and manufacturing and so mush other stuff puts him right up there as one of my heros.

It makes you wonder what else he would have given up if he had had more time.