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Hoyt Grimes was one of the leading pioneers of drag racing in Georgia. He was called the Granddaddy of Southeastern drag racing as early as 1962. Hoyt pretty much dominated gas dragster racing in Georgia and much of the Southeast in the early years. In 1965, Hoyt suffered a top end blow-over type wheelstand at Bristol that gravely injured him. It effectively ended his driving career, but Hoyt fought back and remained active in drag racing for several years. At the age of 80, Hoyt still actively works at his lifelong career as a machinist and with high performance engines of all types. If you ever get the chance to meet him, you'll be truly inspired......I know that I am! - David Dilbeck
This car, named The Bullet by the fans, was built by Hoyt Grimes in his back yard shop. It was constructed from an aircraft drop tank in the mid-1950s. It was later sold to Atlanta racer Jack Black. I do not know where it went after that. We are actively searching for the car or whatever has survived of this car. If you have any leads for where this car may be, or any help in the history after Jack Black owned the car, please contact me. No clue or lead is insignificant! Thanks, David Dilbeck.