Why Did Dave Strickler Beat Legends Like Bill Jenkins Then Get Forgotten

#DaveStrickler #DragRacingHistory #NHRA #SuperStock #MuscleCars #1960sRacing #DragRacingLegends #BillJenkins #RonnieSox #DynoDon #FactoryWars #ClassicDragRacing #CarHistory #UnderratedLegends #MotorsportsHistory In 1968 at the NHRA World Finals a relatively unknown driver defeated one of the greatest names in drag racing history. Dave Strickler beat Bill Jenkins to win the Super Stock World Championship, yet today his name is barely mentioned among the legends of the sport. This video explores the rise of one of the most consistent and technically skilled drivers of the 1960s. From dominating match races with the Old Reliable cars to driving factory-backed machines during the peak of the factory wars, Strickler built a record that rivals icons like Ronnie Sox and Don Nicholson. So why was he left out of the NHRA Top 50 and the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame? Was it timing, lack of promotion, or something deeper in how motorsports history is remembered? This is the story of a driver who may be the most underrated figure in 1960s drag racing and why his legacy still matters today. watch next :    • Why Did the NHRA Ban This Advanced 1933 Wi...      • The Strangest Gasser Ever Built ? Paul Pit...      • The ‘Football’: Big John Mazmanian’s Most ...      • The Day a Chevrolet Vega Humiliated Every ...