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This article was published more than 13 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. Al Broughtan likes to run his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird at Mosport, where he is a co-owner.
AI Quick Summary The article covers the "aero warriors" of NASCAR: the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, 1969 Ford Torino Talladega, and 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II.
A 1970 Road Runner came standard with its dedicated eight-cylinder engine, the Road Runner 383 V8. The 6.3-liter powerhouse was a mongrel of a regular Super Commando 383, and the heads from the ...
Richard Petty is an 87-year-old former NASCAR driver who won seven Cup Series championships. He drove the Superbird in the 1970 season, which helped him win 18 races that year before it was ...
The 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird—painted Blue Fire Metallic rather than the better-known but less popular Petty Blue—angles dangerously toward the wall before hooking up and launching ...