1966 Dodge D/Dart ~ 'Mystery, Myth and Misconception'

Don Gartlis Dart began in 1965 as the Dart Charger.


2005 Hot Rod Magazine Dick Branstner (M) from Troy, Michigan USA (Comp Nr/Finish: ) 1965 - Category: FUELFC, Type: FN, Class: S/US, Div: 3
"Dart Charger" Owned by Dick Branstner from Troy, Michigan USA Crew Chief:
'64 Dodge Dart by Jay Howell | Powered by Supercharged Nitro 426 Chrysler Hemi by Jay Howell with direct drive


1965 Records: 1/4 Mile: 8.630 ET, 178.92 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Average: 1/4 Mile: 9.780 ET, 150.00 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
1965 Minimum: 1/4 Mile: 10.318 ET, 141.24 MPH 1000 Ft. 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH 1/8 Mile: 0.000 ET, 0.00 MPH
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Notes: Richard 'Dick' Branstner did not drive but was contracted by Dodge to do several projects in the 1964-66 era. This was one, created as a mid-engine experimental to move weight rearward in the Dodge Dart compact body. the motor and tranmission was located just forward of the rear axle. This followed Branstner's Little Red Wagon, presented to Super Stock standout Bill "Maverick' Golden. Associate Jay Howell drove this car, first called the 'Dart Charger' and later repainted as the 'Polka-Dart.' The car was destroyed on July 11, 1966 after being turned over to sponsored Dodge racer Don Garlits earlier that year for further development. driver Emery Cook was uninjured in that accident, a testimony to Branstner's careful construction. Chris Martin cited a best speed of 171 mph.
Submitted by Dennis Doubleday, Last updated on Sunday, December 16, 2012, 08:01:58 PM by Geoff Stunkard.

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