Block Mugs
Description: mechanic, engine, engine block, car, engineer, auto mechanic, funny, retro, cars, block, i still play with blocks, racing, garage, motor, car mechanic, race, repair, automotive, technician, handyman, aircraft, repairman, vehicle, blocks, helicopter, fix, clever, vintage, car guy, hot rod
Description: The 426 Hemi was an engine produced for use in NASCAR and not initially available to the general public. The name refers to the hemispherical cylinder head or hemi-head, while the 426 was from the 2nd generation of engines released in the mid 1960s that displaced 426 cu in (7.0 L). It was used in classic muscle cars like the Charger, the Challenger, Barracda ('Cuda), Daytona and Super Bee that today can sell for millions of dollars. Distressed for a vintage/retro look.
Description: Drag race starting times by the flagman in the early days were not uniformly accurate, so a new timing system could hopefully be developed to correct the problems and ensure a fair race. As the story goes, Chrondek Corporation founder Oilver Riley was approached in 1962 with an idea of a step-light countdown system. LaVerne, California-based Chrondek was already working on portable timing systems before this proposal, and began refocusing their efforts to include what is now known as the standard Christmas Tree, which was debuted by Chrondek at the 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana.
