1970
Boss Cat 0
Driver: Marvin Ode
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This is the
"original" Boss Cat raced by Marvin Ode. It was built as
a speed run sled by Arctic Enterprises for the 1969-70
season. The engine was made from the components of six
372 JLO singles and three 744 JLO Mod twins on a custom
made crankcase/crankshaft. The motors were tied together
with a chain then onto the track with a chain for a
direct drive system. In the days before track stands it
took five or six guys to start it. Two would lift the
rear end up and two would pull the twin recoils trying
to start the motors at the same time while one or two
more would work the two throttles one on each side of
the bars. They would let it warm up then drop the rear
end and the sled would slowly gain speed. In the picture
the sled in the back is a push sled with a clutch which
got the sled up to speed faster before its power took
over. It had a best run of about 102 mph. It was seen by
one of our visitors in the early 70's. It was behind the factory sitting in the tall weeds
along the fence. It was sold to a local collector and
remains in his private collection in unrestored
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