Dandy Dodge 65
Summary
Tom Mitchell has always liked the style and varieties of Super Stockers but ‘back in the day’ he especially liked one racer.
The Dandy Dodge, a 1965 Dodge Coronet two-door hardtop, is a tribute automobile to one of the most famous ‘Golden Era’ Super Stock and Factory Experimental drivers, ‘Dandy’ Dick Landy.
“He’s a personal hero, I named the car for him,” said Mitchell.
Owner and Sponsor
No complicated list here, Tom Mitchell – “Yep, I pay all the bills,” he said.
Drivers
Two drivers – Tom Mitchell of Columbia, Missouri, is a retired United States Postal Service technician. Mitchell’s son, Tommy, also occasionally drives the car.
History
First assembled and raced in 1988, the Dandy Dodge hasn’t missed a season since, including dedicated NSS action beginning in 2003.
In 1999, the car was re-lettered and the correct hood scoop added.
To meet current safety requirements, the roll cage and suspension was updated by Ty Baumgartner Racing Enterprises of Columbia, Missouri.
Technical
First painted in 1987 with acrylic enamel / “It still looks pretty good considering its age,” said Mitchell. / Chrysler high deck 440 iron block, vintage 1970 / .055 overbore / Chrysler Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission / footbrake only / Chrysler 8 ¾ rear member with Sure-Grip / 4.10 ratio / mono-leaf rear springs with Cal-trac bars / Goodyear slicks, size 9x30
Performance
For ¼-mile, consistently runs on NSS/D 11.50 index at 116 mph / for 1/8-mile, 7.20 at 96 mph / in match race setup, 11.25 at 119 mph / all-time best, 10.87 at 124 mph
Results/Achievements
Class champion, Monster Mopar NSS Nationals, 1994 / class champion, Topeka, Kansas, 1996 / runner-up, Wentzville, Missouri, 1997