hey duse i used to drag here in ill had a 66ss chevelle 550 hp . a friend of mine was a rail guy he beet guarlets in fla one year ,and at 1 timt held the speed record in the 60s what a flashback thank you we old racers need to make a documentry of the first 25 years from its begining in 1951 to 1976 you a car you built and another guy with a car he built . pure racing.
Amen...very good times at all 3 tracks.We used to camp out at 42 and Thompson on a regular basis....the crowd was great and everyone got along and helped one another when anyone would need help.I am glad we got to share times when people who we didn`t even know (at first ) stepped forward just like neighborsa nd said that they would help....what great times and great racing...I send my best to ya bud !
My Dad raced here, we were from Bucyrus Oh,He held National record here, In a 68 Chevy 317 impala, J Class I believe, stock, very fun times, It was a red impala blk vynel top, very quick too,,lol
Great stuff. This is back when drag cars looked like the cars they were built from. I miss this era.
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hey duse i used to drag here in ill had a 66ss chevelle 550 hp . a friend of mine was a rail guy he beet guarlets in fla one year ,and at 1 timt held the speed record in the 60s what a flashback thank you we old racers need to make a documentry of the first 25 years from its begining in 1951 to 1976 you a car you built and another guy with a car he built . pure racing.
From Brooklyn Oh. I grew up going to 42, Thompson and Quaker City tracks.
Good times!
Amen...very good times at all 3 tracks.We used to camp out at 42 and Thompson on a regular basis....the crowd was great and everyone got along and helped one another when anyone would need help.I am glad we got to share times when people who we didn`t even know (at first ) stepped forward just like neighborsa nd said that they would help....what great times and great racing...I send my best to ya bud !
right on, thanks!!!
My Dad raced here, we were from Bucyrus Oh,He held National record here, In a 68 Chevy 317 impala, J Class I believe, stock, very fun times, It was a red impala blk vynel top, very quick too,,lol
Cool I grew up in Brooklyn Oh and a kid i hung out with dad raced at 42, had a cool gold Mustang.
Cool video
Billy Lyons QUEEN BEE Studebaker from KINSMAN GULF in Cleveland seen there ...too many to mention here....sad the management there today SUCKS !!!
anyone know the name ,pet gardner?? new jersey/
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