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[[Image:RONNIE SOX.jpg|thumb|400px|Mr. 4-Speed Ronnie Sox]] | [[Image:RONNIE SOX.jpg|thumb|400px|Mr. 4-Speed Ronnie Sox]] | ||
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Long Regarded as the greatest of the four speed drag racers, Ronnie Sox won many [[NHRA]] and [[IHRA]] Championships and was the [[AHRA]]'s Driver of the Year in 1968. He was the "Sox" part of the famous [[Sox and Martin]] team, with partner [[Buddy Martin]]. | Long Regarded as the greatest of the four speed drag racers, Ronnie Sox won many [[NHRA]] and [[IHRA]] Championships and was the [[AHRA]]'s Driver of the Year in 1968. He was the "Sox" part of the famous [[Sox and Martin]] team, with partner [[Buddy Martin]]. | ||
| − | Ronnie started racing at the local tracks in North Carolina in the 1950s, driving a Chevrolet. He switched to Mercury in the early 60s, but is most known for being a [[Plymouth]] sponsored driver, where his razor sharp shifting of the 4-speed gave him the arguably reputation of being the best. When a rule change allowing the [[clutchless]] [[Lenco]] [[transmission]] was made in 1973, Ronnie Sox was virtually the only driver to lose ground (.04 seconds), thus taking away his edge. | + | Ronnie started racing at the local tracks in North Carolina in the 1950s, driving a Chevrolet. He switched to Mercury in the early 60s, but is most known for being a [[Plymouth]] sponsored driver, where his razor sharp shifting of the [[4-speed]] gave him the arguably reputation of being the best. When a rule change allowing the [[clutchless]] [[Lenco]] [[transmission]] was made in 1973, Ronnie Sox was virtually the only driver to lose ground (.04 seconds), thus taking away his edge. |
==Personal Data== | ==Personal Data== | ||
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==Important Accomplishments== | ==Important Accomplishments== | ||
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Ronnie Sox died of prostate cancer in 2006 at 67 years old. His wife [[Diane Sox]] now honors his memory with the [[Ronnie Sox Foundation]], which contributes to St. Jude Hospital for Children -- Ronnie's favorite Charity. | Ronnie Sox died of prostate cancer in 2006 at 67 years old. His wife [[Diane Sox]] now honors his memory with the [[Ronnie Sox Foundation]], which contributes to St. Jude Hospital for Children -- Ronnie's favorite Charity. | ||
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*[http://www.nhra.net/50th/top50/R_Sox15.html NHRA on Ronnie Sox] | *[http://www.nhra.net/50th/top50/R_Sox15.html NHRA on Ronnie Sox] | ||
*[http://www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/RonnieSox.htm East Coast Drag Times] | *[http://www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/RonnieSox.htm East Coast Drag Times] | ||
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==Related Links== | ==Related Links== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Sox Wikipedia Wiki on Ronnie Sox] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Sox Wikipedia Wiki on Ronnie Sox] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 5 April 2020
Contents
Introduction
Long Regarded as the greatest of the four speed drag racers, Ronnie Sox won many NHRA and IHRA Championships and was the AHRA's Driver of the Year in 1968. He was the "Sox" part of the famous Sox and Martin team, with partner Buddy Martin.
Ronnie started racing at the local tracks in North Carolina in the 1950s, driving a Chevrolet. He switched to Mercury in the early 60s, but is most known for being a Plymouth sponsored driver, where his razor sharp shifting of the 4-speed gave him the arguably reputation of being the best. When a rule change allowing the clutchless Lenco transmission was made in 1973, Ronnie Sox was virtually the only driver to lose ground (.04 seconds), thus taking away his edge.
Personal Data
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- DOB: 1938
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- DOD: April 22, 2006
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- Spouse: Diane Sox
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