We woke up saddened today, that forty years ago, drag racing lost one of its truly bright stars and all around good guy – Lee Shepherd. Shepherd was killed in an accident on March 11, 1985, while testing in the Reher-Morrison Camaro in Ardmore, Ok.
One can only ask, “what if?”
This is the story of Reher, Morrison and Shepherd as told by David Reher. In this exclusive interview for Legends: The Series, master engine builder David Reher discusses the formation of the legendary trio which broke the Bob Glidden stronghold in NHRA Pro Stock.
From their humble beginnings as three money-challenged college students, hear how they built their arsenal from ingenuity and persistence. Share in the triumphs and tragedies as described by Reher, the only surviving member of the team. Reher also discusses the crucial role Bruce Allen played in the survival of the team in the midst of tragedies.
