Carroll's idea was to use basic hot rod technology; that is, mate a lightweight, good-handling European chassis with a powerful, dependable American drive train.

With Snake acting as car owner and Wes Cerny as crewchief, the Dixon-driven digger could well be called Suds, Snake and Cerny. —Gray Baskerville See All 2 Photos ...

It took a long time for Shelby to realize his dream, but he used that time to learn about the automotive business and to refine his concept. Carroll's education came at the wheel of some of the ...