
1971 was the year. The event was the Ignitor
Opener. This pit scene shot by Emmett's Johnnie Corn features "the Action
Man" Kenney Goodell and "the Rock" Jim Rockstad with his
AA/Supercharged Anglia Sedan. Goodell participated in the AA/Funny Car and Top
Fuel ranks throughout the early 70's, then returned in the late 70's and early
80's along with partner Chuck Byrd at the wheel of an alcohol Funny Car
backed by Burgerville USA. Goodell is planning a return to Firebird driving
the famed "Pogo" `48 Anglia Sedan of John Floyd at the NAPA
Halloween Classic this October.