Shockwave SS-88
owner / driver Jerry & Donna Gilbreath
location Coeur d'alene, Idaho
hull original Super Stock flatbottom class hull built in 1961 by Bob Patterson
LOA / beam 17' 9" / 7' 4"
motor 2012 Merlin | Chevrolet | 496 cu. in. 750 HP
power transfer Casale split case quick change v-drive ratio: 15 % overdrive
propeller Cary 11-1/2 x 15 | 2-blade
years raced 1964-1969
Built in 1961 By Bob Patterson
Shockwave - Owned and driven by Donny and Bob St John
was the very first APBA Super Stock National Champion 1966 Engine was a 426 Hemi Chrysler built by Louie Unser.
1965 High Point Champion
1966 APBA National Champion
1967 High Point & National Champion
1968 National Champion
launch crane