Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins is a legend in the US drag racing scene, he did all his own engineering and liked to drive with a lit cigar in his mouth.
This little 10 minute film is a great insight into his life, it even features a scene of him pushing his car to the drag strip so as not to put any extra wear on the engine. The guy was detail oriented to say the least.
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