The Mustang Boss 429 – affectionately referred to as the Boss 9 in die-hard fan clubs – was Ford’s perfect vehicle for homologating a race engine ... ‘Mean as a junkyard dog’ about ...

Brodrick was already a larger-than-life figure as Victory Lane’s ringmaster, orchestrating the weekly “hat dance” of sponsor photos after each race win ... a bit of Junk Yard Dog chic ...