Return of 'Bogus Bob'

Inside Track News September 2010

'Bogus Bob' Elliott, one of the most famous names in all of Canadian drag racing, is back in the saddle.

The veteran racer who starred driving a number of Funny Cars (nitro, alcohol & jet powered) during his great career returned to action this year.

Opting for something completely different.   Elliott is now behind the wheel of a rather spectacular new Pontiac Sunfire Super Stocker.

Bob made his debut with the new car this past spring.  It is a state-of-the-art machine, built by John Holt (Columbus OH) and features an engine program by Larry Pritchett.  The car will be run as a SS/AM; the quickest of all Super Stock class sub-categories.

 “To be honest, we were looking for a long time at putting together another nitro car deal," Bob revealed. "We chased that seriously for four years but the realities out there kept it from happening."

"So my wife Gloria finally convinced me that I needed to get back out there and have some fun and race with my friends. My best friend, Vince Vanni (R.I.P.), who was my inspiration, found me this car and the rest is history. So my plan is to have some fun and race at select events this season."

Elliott revealed that his last ride down the quarter-mile before acquiring his new Super Stocker came during the 1997 NHRA U.S. Nationals when while driving for car owner John Rossiter.  He qualified #13 for what was then the quickest NHRA Funny Car program of all time. 

Elliott confirmed he plans to drive the car most of this season, although there will be a migration, at season’s end, to put his son Jory in the cockpit going forward.