Author Topic: Vintage CB750 based rear engine 4 wheel dragsters (Read 3081 times)

gschuld · « **on:** December 27, 2018, 04:20:31 pm »

So I’ve seen photos of a number of these old CB750 based dragsters over the years. Triple A built 3 of them, Action Fours built at least one. There were others...

I’m assuming these were built to race in a certain class back in the 70s. Can someone enlighten me as to what type of class they were meant to race?

Thx,

George

gschuld · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2018, 04:22:01 pm »

Some more pics.

George

gschuld · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2018, 04:31:13 pm »

Looks like I asked before I looked far enough.🙄

Junior comp dragster: up to 16yr old for 1/8 mile. Anything over in the adult class for 1/4 mile.

https://bangshift.com/bangshiftapex/bangshiftapex-online-find/cool-chassis-dave-bracketts-forward-thinking-1970s-motorcycle-powered-dragster-sale/

George

underdog · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2018, 05:23:44 pm »

Now THAT looks like a lot of fun!!!!

754 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2018, 05:59:35 pm »

The choppers in the Brackett photo look like ARE builds..
Those girls are all over 60 years old now..

Don R · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2018, 08:38:31 pm »

Imagine one with a modern one liter plus motor. I've seen them at Pomona on display.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2018, 03:32:03 am »

Don, a good friend of mine was behind the Action Fours machines.
Bill Hahn of Hahncraft is the son of the founder Bill Hahn Snr and is a member of our forum.
I have seen modern motors in some of the junior dragsters in the UK and Finland
but I'm not sure why the want to spend vast amounts of money when they all run to a dial in ET system.

Sam.

sohc boy · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2018, 03:52:54 am »

was quite a few Motorcycle powered dragsters here in AUS, in 80's 90's , modern Suzuki & Kawa motors , few M/cycle mini funny cars also

cb650 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2018, 08:18:29 am »

bike powered dragsters are still around. A girl drives one at the track my son races at. He drove it for her once then she sprained her ankle. Had a big suki motor running 12s if i remember. Was just part of a dial class.

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2018, 08:38:00 am »

Quote from: 754 on December 27, 2018, 05:59:35 pm

The choppers in the Brackett photo look like ARE builds..
Those girls are all over 60 years old now..

you mean AEE Frank?

NitroHunter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2018, 09:59:31 am »

In the mid '80s after crashing his Funnybike, a pal built a turbo-nitrus Kawi combo little dragster that ran 7.90's - when it didn't break.

I'm seeing more of the bike powered dragsters at West Coast tracks that have long been the domain of the NHRA Jr. Dragster programs, NHRA's stepping stone to becoming professional level drivers. I spoke with one group that had both in their pit, they said the older kid outgrew the horsepower of the Jr, and this was an easy way to go fast. He ran brackets, while the younger boy still competed in the sanction Jr. program. Guys can get pretty creative with a bike motor build rather cheaply, I've even seen a few on the bottle.
Not to say there haven't been some pretty bad a$$ Briggs & Stratton 5hp engine based Jrs out there though.
In '95 we took a Funnycar to Australia to run their National Championship series, along with the owner's sons no-expense spared all billet motor methanol burning Jr. Dragster. The promotors had to give that thing extra pit space as it was constantly surrounded by herds of amazed dads, both racers and fans, and during exhibition runs the starting line was packed. The kid ran 83mph in the 1/8th mile - with a lawn mower engine. Oh dear, how quick did you say your CB 750 is?

I'd love to see some pics of those Baby Funnycars.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2018, 10:55:33 am »

But Robbie, how much does an all billet Briggs and Stratton style motor cost compared with the lawn mower variety ?
Do they not all still run dial in ET irrespective of which motor they choose ?

Tintop · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2018, 01:42:03 pm »

I should dig out my dual engine (Honda 5hp) kart.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2018, 02:40:30 pm »

Quote from: Tintop on December 28, 2018, 01:42:03 pm

I should dig out my dual engine (Honda 5hp) kart.

Brian, providing there isn't a minimum lower time cut off, anything can win an Dial in ET race.

754 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:37:09 pm »

Meydo, yes he worked for AEE, and built frames for them and himself.. I actually remembered his name was Dave.
But the bike in the pic he built under the name Amani. Same painter, Molly ..who designed Kawi green..
I found an excellent website about AEE last night, got lost in there for an hour or two..
Look up history of AEE..

Tintop · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:50:11 pm »

Quote from: Sam Green Racing on December 28, 2018, 02:40:30 pm

Quote from: Tintop on December 28, 2018, 01:42:03 pm
I should dig out my dual engine (Honda 5hp) kart.

Brian, providing there isn't a minimum lower time cut off, anything can win an Dial in ET race.

Actually Formula 4 was my motorcycle engined dream machine Sam.

sohc boy · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2018, 08:46:13 pm »

here you go NitroHunter, built by ex dragbike racer Ross Bullock

sohc boy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 28, 2018, 08:48:57 pm »

found 2 more

NitroHunter · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2018, 11:20:26 am »

Quote from: Sam Green Racing on December 28, 2018, 10:55:33 am

But Robbie, how much does an all billet Briggs and Stratton style motor cost compared with the lawn mower variety ?
Do they not all still run dial in ET irrespective of which motor they choose ?

Sam I was told those Billet Bullets now run about $6k, and run 1/8 mile heads-up 7.90/85mph class. Wow.
Some years ago one of my pals had pitched the idea of building a couple of baby funnycars, but I'd never seen these bodies before now. Thanks for sharing - love 'em. Oh to be younger and ambitious again.
I think those SOHC midget motors would make great dragster power.

dragracer · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2018, 11:51:16 am »

This car is for sake if anyone is interested. Needs to be completed but the engine is a brand new build. Never run. 1394 Kawasaki engine. The front end on the car was newly redone by the owner before funds got low. Unfortunately he got cancer and passed away earlier this year. He was a great friend of mine. He was also a forum member. Went by the name of Voodooracer. Keith LeBlanc. His wife needs to liquidate this thing.

Don R · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2018, 12:15:22 pm »

I noticed you can buy a nice S&S Harley motor for less than guys are spending on billet Briggs style engines. We won a lot of jr. races not going quicker than 9.20's. My two daughters met in four finals.

Tom · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2019, 05:46:01 pm »

From the Baz Taylor collection.

754 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2019, 05:55:11 pm »

Wow, wish we had some info. Looks like maybe injected.
Clutch cover is interesting, wonder if there is some plexi sheet in there.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2019, 09:03:33 am »

Quote from: dragracer on December 29, 2018, 11:51:16 am

This car is for sake if anyone is interested. Needs to be completed but the engine is a brand new build. Never run. 1394 Kawasaki engine. The front end on the car was newly redone by the owner before funds got low. Unfortunately he got cancer and passed away earlier this year. He was a great friend of mine. He was also a forum member. Went by the name of Voodooracer. Keith LeBlanc. His wife needs to liquidate this thing.

Wasn't aware of Keith's demise.

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Author Topic: Vintage CB750 based rear engine 4 wheel dragsters (Read 3081 times)