Terry Adams / Frank Iaconio 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Terry Adams began his Pro Stock career in the late 1970 ’ s behind the wheel of a Hudson , NC-based Hemi Dodge Colt owned by Clyde Curtis , before eventually becoming a NHRA Pro Stock contender as well as championshipcalibur tuner . Adams , who hails from nearby Millers Creek , NC shined in front of the hometown fans at Wilkesboro by winning the event over Shane Westmoreland ’ s Beretta in the finals . Adams ’ s Cutlass is another example of an authentic former Pro Stocker that ’ s been resurrected . After Frank Iaconio retired this car from the NHRA National Event circuit , it was owned by a Pennsylvania collector for many years . Adams knew exactly where the car was located and struck a deal to purchase the Cutlass and return it to the track , much to the delight of Pro Stock purists . “ It ’ s the prefect car for this Nostalgia Pro Stock deal ,” remarked Adams .
Frank Teague / Darrell Alderman Dodge Avenger
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Two-time IHRA Top Sportsman World Champion Frank Teague from Hickory , NC saw the perfect opportunity to join the Nostalgia Pro Stock movement with his 1994 Dodge Avenger . “ When Jeff and Tyrone started this deal , I thought to myself how cool it would be to have a Darrell Alderman tribute car in the fold ,” says Teague . A longtime Mopar enthusiast , Teague had the opportunity several decades ago to buy a box of authentic Darrell Alderman Pro Stock uniforms merely as a keepsake , and although they ’ ve been in storage all these years , Frank says this was the perfect opportunity to break them out for his Nostalgia Pro Stock operation . “ The Koffels are also on board with this deal and loving it , and they traveled all the way to Wilkesboro from Ohio this weekend just to be apart of this event ,” says Teague .
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