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3820 Highview Drive


What automotive, motorsports or collector car activities would you like to do in the future?

'71 Cuda vintage racer '73 Challenger daily driver


What Car Clubs, Racetracks or Motorsport Sanctioning Bodies, (e.g. F1, NASCAR, Indycar, IMSA, WRC) interest you?

I like to do different vintage race events around the country. I finished 5th in the vintage group at the 2008 Pike's Peak Hill Climb, 3rd in 2009.


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Jess Neal left a comment for Stephen Page
"Stephen, thanks for the thoughts. this year was a high water mark for me as I beat my best time by almost a full minute. Had I not spun in the lower dirt section it would surely have been more than a minute better. Thanks again, Jess"
Jul 9, 2010
Jess Neal left a comment for Mike Haugen
"Hello Mike, sorry for the late reply. you can tell I don't use my computer often. The R&P was installed by the previous owner. All I know is its a no-power Chrysler unit. What it was originally installed on is anyone's guess. One could probably…"
Jul 9, 2010
Jess Neal left a comment for morgan combes
"Hello Morgan,

Yep, I race it. I vintage road course race and the last two years have raced the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Video can be seen on youtube by entering "#42 cuda" in the search window. There are more photos in Flicker and at the hill climb…"
Mar 11, 2010
Jess Neal left a comment on Trans-Am Group
"Thanks for the info, I'll have to find that issue. What I am most interested in is the true engineering construction of the car. I have seen many articles about the Cudas but they only give a brief basic look at what was changed. I've heard stories…"
Feb 22, 2010
Jess Neal left a comment for Tom Malone
"Tom, its great to hear from someone that understands what the car is about. The AAR group only raced Cudas in '70 so I tried to make mine look like something the AAR team would have raced in '71. We need entrants in the vintage group for '10. If you…"
Dec 21, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment for ViperVas
"I bought the wheels from Pak Racing Products in Prescott Az. They can be found on the web.

Jess"
Dec 17, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment for Jess Neal
"Ron, That's an impressive collection of parts and cars. I have a few parts left over from the '66 Hemi Belvedere I used to own, a 1965 magnesium single four nascar Hemi intake, a Hemi 4 speed trans, a pair of O-ringed hemi heads and various bits and…"
Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment on Mopar Owners Group
"Hello, my name is Jess Neal. I own and road course race a '71 Cuda. I've been a Mopar man all my life. My earliest memories are of riding with my dad in my grandfather's early 50s Job-Rated Dodge truck."
Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment on Trans-Am Group
"Hello, my name is Jess Neal. I own and road course race a '71 'Cuda. I'm interested in any info about the construction of the original '70 Chrysler Trans Am cars. Thanks for the help, Jess"
Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment on Hallett Motor Racing Circuit Group
"Hello All,

My first experience at Hallett was in my friends '67 Shelby. Great track and I hope to be back with my '71 Cuda vintage racer."
Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment for ViperVas
"Hello Viper,

Sorry for the delay in answering. Thanks for the comments. You could say it s little radical, 582 hp small block with aluminum heads, 4 speed, 4.30 rear gear. Its a lot of fun.

Take care, Jess"
Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment for Ron Kirkpatrick
"Hello Ron, It would be great to have you in the vintage group with us at the peak. I'm trying to talk a friend of mine who lives in Oregon and owns a Scott Harvey style Barracuda into coming out for the event. What needs to happen for you to be able…"
Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal left a comment for Stephen Page
"Hello Stephen

Thanks for welcoming me. I found your web site on speedtv.com. Hopefully, other vintage racers will become more familiar with RMVR and want to join us on the race tracks of Colorado, including Pike's Peak.

Jess"
Jan 3, 2009
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  • Ron, That's an impressive collection of parts and cars. I have a few parts left over from the '66 Hemi Belvedere I used to own, a 1965 magnesium single four nascar Hemi intake, a Hemi 4 speed trans, a pair of O-ringed hemi heads and various bits and pieces for the body. I would love to own an old Mopar with race history. A '70 Hemi Cuda came up on ebay last year that had competed in the hill climb. I bid it to my limit but obviously couldn't play in that league.
    I have an engagement tomorrow evening, would some time Sunday work?

    Jess
  • Jess,
    anytime is good. how about later tomorrow? I am doing a history on the number 21 hemi cuda that ran in 70. The guy that owns it asked me to put something together for it. The E body PPHC climb cars are few, there had been a small group of cars completed for the PPHC. I know most of them. Mike Woolley who worked for Harry Hyde built my car and Ted Foltz drove it. I have allot of Hemi NASCAR parts, suspension, engine, trans etc. I am putting the 426 back in my car to run. I sold parts to the Petty's (their old parts) for a few project they have going on. After I eat dinner I may get back on here. Any clubs that are into these types of cars I would be interested in. I also own a few drag cars ( ALL Mopar) Arlen Vanke's max wedge convertible 63 dodge. and a few others Looking forward to talking.
    thanks
    Ron
  • Jess
    I own the 71 hemi charger that did pikes peak in the 70's I would like to talk to you about the vintage racing of your cuda. I restore mopars for a living and sell parts etc. when I finish my charger I want to take it to hill climb and run it. my cell is 724-968-6245
    thanks
    Ron Kirkpatrick
    www.ronkirkpatrickcustoms.com
    Ron Kirkpatrick Customs
    Ron Kirkpatrick Customs specializes in the complete restoration of Dodge and Plymouth 426 Hemi powered cars. It does not matter if it is a stock , dr…
  • Hi Jess
    Great to have you on board :-))
    Welcome to MyVRL.
    Cool car and video - thank you.
    Please personalize the appearance of your Home Page, join your favorite car Groups, post more photos (and race videos if you have them) and invite your RMVR friends to join.
    All the best - Stephen
    Chairman
    The Vintage Racing League
  • Jess,
    Welcome to the VRL! Thanks for posting the PPICH clip. You and the Cuda were definately crowd favorites on race day.
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