Owner Bio: Jerry BeaudryFor philanthropist Jerry Beaudry (on the left), racing has been a part of his life for 41 years. The resident of La Mesa started racing at the age of 16 and has been actively involved ever since. The list of cars he's owned would make any Pontiac lover proud, as it includes one of the rare '63 Swiss Cheese Catalinas, a fuel-injected '57 Bonneville and a '71 GT-37. Jerry purchased the LeMans back in 2002 from a racer in South Carolina and has been enjoying it ever since. His favorite moment with the LeMans was the first wheelie and "all of them ever since." In addition to this racecar, Jerry also owns a '66 GTO coupe and convertible, and two '57 Safari wagons.
| Strip Tuning Log |
| Run/Tuning | Launch RPM | Shift Pt. | 60-ft. | 1/8-mile | 1/4-mile |
| 1. Per Strip Specs | 3,900 | 6,000 | 1.48 | N/A | 10.38/129.49 |
| 2. Same | 3,900 | 6,000 | 1.49 | N/A | 10.36/129.71 |
| 3. Same | 3,900 | 6,000 | 1.49 | N/A | 10.35/130.13 |
| 4. Same | 3,900 | 6,000 | 1.47 | N/A | 10.28/134.21 |
| BEST PASS CORRECTED | 9.66/142.70 |
| Run Notes: 1) Tire Spin 2) Good Run 3) Good Run 4) Best Run |
| Strip Specs |
| Year/Model | '66 LeMans |
| Race Weight With Driver | 3,600 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3,400 lbs |
| Fuel Level When Last Weighed | 5 gallons |
| Fuel | Race 111-octane |
| Engine | '70 455 |
| Cubic Inches Before/After | 455/482 |
| Engine Built By | Bill Takanabe |
| Power Adder | None |
| Induction System |
| Air Cleaner | K&N |
| Carburetor | Demon 1190 cfm |
| Jets | #71 square |
| Spacer Plate | Phenolic |
| Intake Manifold | Victor |
| Fuel System |
| Pump | Barry Grant |
| Lines | 1/2-inch |
| Regulator | Barry Grant set to 9 psi |
| Heads |
| Brand | Edlebrock 72 cc chamber |
| Head Porting | Bill Takanabe |
| Flow Numbers | 350 cfm intake at 28-in of pressure |
| Valves | Ferrea ss 2.11/1.77-in |
| Bottom End |
| Pistons | Ross forged, 4.25-in bore |
| Rings | Total Seal |
| Rods | Bill Miller 6.625-in aluminum |
| Compression Ratio | 13:1 |
| Crankshaft | Eagle cast 4.25-in stroke |
| Rotating Assembly Balanced | Yes |
| Camshaft |
| Brand | Isky solid roller |
| Duration at 0.050 | 260/260-deg |
| Lift with specified rocker arms | 0.655/0.655-in |
| Lobe Separation Angle | 110-deg |
| Installed Position | 106-deg |
| Rocker Arms | ARP 1.65:1 roller |
| Ignition |
| Distributor | Modified GM |
| Amplifier | MSD 6AL |
| Coil | MSD |
| Wires | MSD |
| Spark Plugs | N/A |
| Total Timing | 34-deg |
| Rpm that total timing is reached | 1,000 |
| Exhaust |
| Headers | Doug's |
| Primaries | N/A |
| Collectors | 3.5-in |
| Exhaust Pipes | 3.5-in |
| Mufflers | None |
| Drivetrain |
| Transmission | Turbo 400, transbrake |
| Converter | Custom, 4,500 rpm stall |
| Shifter | B&M |
| Rear | Ford 9-inch |
| Rear Gear Ratio | 3.89:1 |
| Spool | Moser |
| Chassis and Suspension |
| Brakes F/R | Disc, Wilwood |
| Wheels F/R | Weld 15x3/15x16 |
| Tires F/R | M/T 24x4.5x15 / M/T 26x18x15 slicks |
| Tire Pressure F/R | 35 psi/9 psi |
| Suspension Front |
| Springs | Hotchkis |
| Control Arms | Stock |
| Stabilizer Bar | Stock |
| Shocks | KYB gas set at 90/10 |
| Suspension Rear |
| Springs | Coilovers |
| Shocks | Hotchkis |
| Other features | Ladder Bar |
| Chassis Mods | Custom 12-point cage |
| The Rest |
| Interior Mods | Auto Meter gauges, custom seat installed by owner |
| Exterior Mods | Pro Comp hood scoop with flames by owner |
| Safety Mods | All required for 9s |
| Paint | Black |
| Launch Technique | 4,500 rpm on transbrake, no electronics |
| Best 1/8-mile ET, mph prior to event | 6.52, N/A |
| Best 1/4-mile ET, mph prior to event | 10.32, N/A |