Photo GDR-00327

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David, I noticed that modified racer, Cotton Perry, was listed as an inductee in the NHRA SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION HALL OF FAME in 1992 on the Georgia Drag Racing web site.

(See Hall of Fame. -- JD)

Here are three pictures I took of him at his home track, Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip. The first two pictures were taken about 1975. This 1963 Chevy II Nova was his first car. The third picture is of the H/MP 1966 Chevy II, which he won the NHRA MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP with in 1981.

Cotton Perry, from Ringold, GA., drove a bread truck route during the week. Perry teamed up with engine builder, Jim Headrick, to run one of the dominating cars in NHRA MODIFIED class. The Chevy II was powered by a 301 CU. IN. straight 6 CYL. engine with a Doug Nash 5-speed transmission. The car ran mid 6'S in the 1/8 MI. and mid 10'S in the 1/4 MI.

His biggest win was the US NATIONALS. Cotton also drove the SS/L Chevy II of Jim Danuels to a win in the 1978 GATORNATIONALS. -- Wayne Holland