I put a "like" button as the opening credits ran. Hey, Bill, last week in downtown Seattle I saw an older gent with his wife and a 'Lions Drag Strip' jacket and I mentioned that I used to go there as a kid. He said, 'only us old guys know about Lions.' At 1:18 Rod McCarrel, and the entire crew is recognised, especially details by Prieto, mentions a universal observation----"We took it for granted." (That it would always be like this.) Same mistake here. Skipping elimination day at the '79 Fallantionals at SIR after the thunderous, mostly Western T/F and F/C throwdown in qualifying Saturday; leaving '83 OCIR 'Finals before the Lombardo/Force final, and leaving the '84 Pomona 'Finals before the Garlits/Beck final, "to beat the crowd out of the gate." The nitro did seem like it would always go on, altough by the early 80s there was some regional attrition.
Wow these series/vids i have enjoyed so much, thank you. Just love the old school days where it all begun & all the legends where things were getting figured out etc..... Much respect from down under 👍🏼 🇦🇺
Gordon Tatum (of later Gordon and Tripp Tatum) bought the Surfers 2, what a small world. A 1988-89 SS&DI article about Al Swindahl and his shop on Washington Ave. in Tacoma, a block from South Tacoma Way, showed a picture of side-by-side frames, according to the caption, being built for both Tatums, where I first heard of them. Everybody involved in these documentaries has contributed some real information about 60s SoCal AA/FD racing. I was very lucky to see those days (mostly nights) at Lions from '67-'70.
No this can't end..... more crazy Tom stories ! More nitro in a Bug ! More Tom builds wicked spoke rims ! More Tom dragracing The Surfers way ! More of the Red Apple Speed Shop ! This has been so wonderful almost magical story of dragracing & life✌😎
What a amazing time in history ! Thank you for all the hard work and every body who contributed,Racers,Fans & Friends. The information about the fuel injection and nozzle design has helped me understand more about the mechanical fuel injection that i still know so little about.
Thanks Bill...This guy wants to thank you California guys for giving this guy the love of hotrodding...Growing up in Ohio in the 50's reading Hotrod magazine seeing how the California guys made things was part of this kids life....California gets a bad wrap now a days but from this old fan Thank You...These cars made me a Hemi guy for life...
Great stuff! Love it. Thanks to all. I mentioned these videos to a fellow racer, and he said, "Sorokin was one of those guys". So all us Easterners aren't clueless. LOL!!! Heading to the NHRA Pennsylvania Dutch Classic, at Maple Grove, in the morning.
A Walt Stevens segment would be cool, with some AMT Piranha (Dead End Kids, Milodon Original mechanic Joe Anahory the engine man on a paid tour) and Freight Train stories. And the Downey-based Poacher before Jack McCloud started driving. Thanks for all these documentaries and history about all the different racers involved.
Bittersweet to see this series ending, thanks Bill Pitts. Do you have any future series planned? A question I have is why did the new "Surfer-Car" have an idler pulley on the blower drive?
Hi Jerry. I think it was because Jobe wanted to make it easy for the Bandel Brothers. Shimming up the blower to eliminate the pulley, was just too much to expect those guys to want to deal with.
Bill Please don't let this be the end. Thanks all for your time!!!God bless the SURFERS!!!
Hi Bob. We'll see what comes along. Thanks for watching.
We still cate and i just watched all 48 vids again. Ive watched all of Bill's vids more than once. Thank you. Bill
Care. Sorry fat thumbs lol
I put a "like" button as the opening credits ran. Hey, Bill, last week in downtown Seattle I saw an older gent with his wife and a 'Lions Drag Strip' jacket and I mentioned that I used to go there as a kid.
He said, 'only us old guys know about Lions.'
At 1:18 Rod McCarrel, and the entire crew is recognised, especially details by Prieto, mentions a universal observation----"We took it for granted." (That it would always be like this.)
Same mistake here.
Skipping elimination day at the '79 Fallantionals at SIR after the thunderous, mostly Western T/F and F/C throwdown in qualifying Saturday; leaving '83 OCIR 'Finals before the Lombardo/Force final, and leaving the '84 Pomona 'Finals before the Garlits/Beck final, "to beat the crowd out of the gate."
The nitro did seem like it would always go on, altough by the early 80s there was some regional attrition.
Wow these series/vids i have enjoyed so much, thank you.
Just love the old school days where it all begun & all the legends where things were getting figured out etc.....
Much respect from down under 👍🏼 🇦🇺
Have enjoyed every single one of these episodes Bill. Thanks for another one!
Gordon Tatum (of later Gordon and Tripp Tatum) bought the Surfers 2, what a small world.
A 1988-89 SS&DI article about Al Swindahl and his shop on Washington Ave. in Tacoma, a block from South Tacoma Way, showed a picture of side-by-side frames, according to the caption, being built for both Tatums, where I first heard of them.
Everybody involved in these documentaries has contributed some real information about 60s
SoCal AA/FD racing. I was very lucky to see those days (mostly nights) at Lions from '67-'70.
No this can't end..... more crazy Tom stories !
More nitro in a Bug !
More Tom builds wicked spoke rims !
More Tom dragracing The Surfers way !
More of the Red Apple Speed Shop !
This has been so wonderful almost magical story of dragracing & life✌😎
What a amazing time in history !
Thank you for all the hard work and every body who contributed,Racers,Fans & Friends.
The information about the fuel injection and nozzle design has helped me understand more about the mechanical fuel injection that i still know so little about.
That makes us all happy that you are interested in it all. Thank you for watching!
Thanks Bill...This guy wants to thank you California guys for giving this guy the love of hotrodding...Growing up in Ohio in the 50's reading Hotrod magazine seeing how the California guys made things was part of this kids life....California gets a bad wrap now a days but from this old fan Thank You...These cars made me a Hemi guy for life...
what a wonderful wednesday surprise! thankyou bill!
Totally wonderful series !!!! God bless you all .
Great stuff! Love it. Thanks to all. I mentioned these videos to a fellow racer, and he said, "Sorokin was one of those guys". So all us Easterners aren't clueless. LOL!!! Heading to the NHRA Pennsylvania Dutch Classic, at Maple Grove, in the morning.
Awesome! Glad to see you adding to the series. Thank you!
Great job Bill! I have enjoyed every episode!
Sucks this is coming to a end..love hearing the history..hope u do another..would love to hear about the old fuel altered days or other teams..
Great job Bill!!!....kinda sad this is winding down.....bench racing rules!!!!!
Thank you Bill. I really enjoy these videos.
I thought it was all over! I'm delighted to see another episode. What a great series this is!
"One More Saturday Night, lndeed..."
A Walt Stevens segment would be cool, with some AMT Piranha (Dead End Kids, Milodon Original mechanic Joe Anahory the engine man on a paid tour) and Freight Train stories.
And the Downey-based Poacher before Jack McCloud started driving.
Thanks for all these documentaries and history about all the different racers involved.
Thanks!
Pure magic Bill.... but I can't see Surfers 47 either, did you skip a number?
Hi Kelvin. Oh, it's there alright. Look for it again. It should pop up. If it doesn't contact me.
Don't stop now!!!!
Thanks Bill & guys...
Yeah, that makes sense. I kinda'a thought that was probably the deal. Thanks
I can’t find Surfers 47. Did I miss something? What an incredible series.
Hi Glenn. Look for The Surfers 47 again. It should pop up for you. And thanks for watching.
where do you find the time? were moving so i wont see ya sat. we got a 3900 pd car to run a 4.89@146 on the barona dragstrip! 12% nitro.
Bittersweet to see this series ending, thanks Bill Pitts. Do you have any future series planned? A question I have is why did the new "Surfer-Car" have an idler pulley on the blower drive?
Hi Jerry. I think it was because Jobe wanted to make it easy for the Bandel Brothers. Shimming up the blower to eliminate the pulley, was just too much to expect those guys to want to deal with.
Question: Are the Bandel brothers affiliated with Bandel Manufacturing, on ALGER STREET, up in L.A.?
Hi Tom. I certainly don't think so.
Does "Surfers 2" still exist?
Yes, Doug. It does exist and is currently owned by Tom Hanna.