by Evander Espolong | Jul 21, 2025 | 1972 Vega, 1972 Winternationals, Bill, drag racing, Grumpy, Jenkins, News, racing, small block, v8, Vega
In the early 1970s, big-block Hemi engines completely dominated Pro Stock racing. That is, until Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins arrived with a tiny Vega and changed the sport forever.