Scrimaliner Explained

Scrimaliner
Manufacturer:Ronnie Scrima and George Bacilek
Class:Top Fuel
Body Style:Slingshot streamliner dragster
Engine: Chrysler hemi
Designer:Ronnie Scrima (chassis), Bob Sorrell (body)

Scrimaliner is a streamliner slingshot dragster.[1]

Designed by Ronnie Scrima, Scrimaliner was built by Scrima and George Bacilek, with the aluminum body hammered by Bob Sorrell, painted metalflake red.[1] There was a small wing between the bicycle wheels, and the cockpit was fully enclosed.[2] The Chrysler hemi was built by Milodon's Don Alderson.[1] She weighed in at, "one of the heaviest dragsters at that time".[1]

She first appeared at Lions Dragway in August 1964, driven by Roy "Goober" Tuller.[1]

Scrimaliner turned in a best pass of 8.14 seconds at .[1]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Taylor, Thom. "Scrima, Bacilek, Milodon Scrimaliner", in "Beauty Beyond the Twilight Zone", p. 32.
  2. Taylor, p. 32 photo.