Twenty-eight years ago, Pat Musi drove a Camaro bearing the name Cisco Kid to the No. 1 Pro Stock qualifying position at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.

Musi, now an accomplished Pro Street world champion and respected engine builder, believes Pro Stock racing has changed dramatically over the years.

 

Twenty-eight years ago, Pat Musi drove a Camaro bearing the name Cisco Kid to the No. 1 Pro Stock qualifying position at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.

Musi, now an accomplished Pro Street world champion and respected engine builder, believes Pro Stock racing has changed dramatically over the years.

“There were no lease engine programs available,” Musi said, thinking back to his early days as a driver. “Reher and Morrison wouldn’t sell their engines and neither would Glidden. Back in those days when we ran the small blocks, you had to get creative and build your own stuff.”

Twenty eight years ago, Andy Mannarino was Friday’s quickest qualifier. Lee Shepherd jumped to the top of the pack on Saturday, but it was Sunday when Musi went to the top with an 8.39 elapsed time at 161 miles per hour.

“We had been running the three-link car all year and when we got to Indy with that four-link Don Ness car, it flew,” Musi recalled. “That was a good weekend for us. I guess it’s always good to become a trivia question.”

 

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