A.H. Adkins Still Wheels The Same AMC AMX He Bought To Chase Super Stock Glory

When A.H. Adkins first started racing, he was driving a car powered by an engine with just a single carburetor. That simply wasn’t enough for him, so he began looking for cars equipped with the coveted “dual-carb” setup.

Unfortunately, Adkins quickly realized he couldn’t afford a Ford Thunderbolt or a HEMI-powered Mopar with dual carburetors. That realization ultimately led him down the AMC path.

Once Adkins figured out what fit within his budget, he began searching for a car that could help him achieve his racing goals. That journey led him to Beech Bend Raceway in 1972, where he experienced Super Stock racing in all its glory.

After watching Ray Winery’s car drag the bumper through multiple gears, Adkins knew he had to build a Super Stocker of his own. He was officially hooked. Adkins went searching for the right platform and eventually found a 1969 AMC AMX. Remarkably, it’s the same car he still campaigns today in NHRA Super Stock B trim.

The AMX is powered by a 404 cubic-inch AMC engine that Adkins built himself. Sitting on top is a Chuck Gillis intake manifold paired with a set of 401 SR aluminum cylinder heads. Two Quick Fuel carburetors handle fuel delivery with assistance from an Aeromotive fuel pump.

Rob Youngblood of Advanced Clutches built the clutch system, which works in conjunction with a Liberty G-Force transmission. The late Gene Pudlo constructed the AMX’s chrome-moly chassis.

Adkins has spent years refining and optimizing the combination. The current NHRA Super Stock B index sits at 9.90 seconds, while the IHRA index is 10.20 seconds. When Adkins lets the AMX run all-out, the car is capable of dipping well into the 8.90-second zone.

Over the years, the AMX has become a fan favorite thanks to its massive wheelstands, quick elapsed times, and Adkins’ ability to rip through the gears on every pass.