Next Race NHRA Nationals at the Rock Rockingham Dragway ยท Sept 25 to 27 --d --h --m Full schedule
211 Tony Wilson Racing
Side profile of Barney, the #211 1941 Willys, at speed
#211 NHRA Pro Mod

Barney '41 Willys

Spec Sheet

Under the Purple

Body1941 Willys
Chassis builderTommy Mauney
EnginePat Musi Racing Engines
Displacement998 c.i.
Power adderNitrous
Nitrous tuningJenkins Nitrous Tuning
Car number211
Best 1/4 mile5.629 sec @ 253.23 mph
The #211 Willys lifting the front wheels at launch
The Barney plush riding on the car's rear deck
The Name

Why "Barney"?

The deep purple paint earned the car its nickname at the track, and it stuck. These days fans call it Barney before they call it a Willys, and a purple plush rides along on race day.