Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Pro Stock Association

In this episode of The Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Pro Stock Association Podcast, Doug dives into the iconic careers of Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin, known collectively as Sox & Martin. Recognized as racing royalty, this influential duo revolutionized the Pro Stock drag racing scene, winning a great number of national championships and setting many records. Doug provides a deeper look into the legendary vehicles–like the '68 Plymouth Barracuda, the '70 Plymouth Duster, and the '71 Hemi Cuda Convertible–driven by Sox & Martin to multiple victories. The episode further delves into the duo's glory days in the '70s and '80s, reflecting on their enduring impact on the world of drag racing.

In this episode of the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Pro Stock Association Podcast, Doug takes the audience back in time to revisit the birth of Pro Stock Drag Racing. Doug elucidates how the thrilling sport that originated in the late 60s and early 70s was fueled by raw emotion and innovative spirit. The episode pays tribute to the pioneers of Pro Stock, including Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Dick Landy, and the Sox and Martin team. Doug delves into the significant contributions made by these trailblazers to the sport. From Jenkins' game changer engine designs to Landy's innovative work with automatic transmissions and funny cars, and Sox and Martin's dominance with their mighty HEMI engines. This journey winds up with a vivid portrayal of Pro Stock as a grand sport marked by pride and passion, a fusion of speed and skill unfolding thrillingly on a quarter-mile track.