Jenkins built a Vega in 1974 (dubbed "Grumpy's Toy XI") that had several firsts which impacted future drag racing cars, including the first dry sump oiling system and a MacPherson strut front suspension.
Jenkins built a Vega in 1974 (dubbed "Grumpy's Toy XI") that had several firsts which impacted future drag racing cars. Innovations still standard equipment on bodied drag cars include the first dry sump oiling system and a MacPherson strut front suspension.