The Jalopy Journal
My own list would have included J.C. Agajanian's "Ol' Calhoun," driven by the great Rufus Parnell Jones. That thing makes me shiver ... Parnelli...
Yes, Hefty, there's a great deal about the STP "Whooshmobile" in the book ... As Parnelli and others point out, that might be the most famous...
Fortyfordguy, I can't answer that for sure. But to me, opting for the e-book over a traditional book is like seeing a high-quality, all-original...
Not a plug, honest, just a nod toward a great racer and what he's meant to so many of us ... If you happen to be in or around Indianapolis in the...
For "That's Not Rust" ... Monadnock Speedway (in Winchester, NH) wasn't built until the dawn of the 1970s. In its first season it had asphalt...
Ol' Curmudgeon, you mentioned a "runway" at the Fitchburg swap meet ... Safe to assume that's at the small airport in town, correct?
"Legend" is an overused word, but it damn sure fits Mel Kenyon. What an impact that man has had ...
Bump!
Thanks, Jim ... I will be in touch. And please let me know if you do find anything from that period, '65-70. -- B
I know, I know, this is pretty much way off-topic, but are there any HAMB-ers out there who might have (or know someone else who might have) a...
Couple thoughts, Ryan ... At least two cyber "security" outfits, Symantec and Kaspersky, are involved in racing via sponsorships. Cali-based...
Thanks all. Got a number, will try Ozzie there.
Thanks, Rooman ...
Is there anyone out there in HAMB-land who can PM or email me some contact info for Lee Osborne? I visited him in New York a few years back, but...
True enough, boogeracng, Mr. Rifchin was one of a kind. The amazing thing is, he was revered and respected by drag guys, stock car guys, midget...
Here's a neat little tale ... As some here may know, the letters "M&H" stood for Marvin and Harry Rifchin. Marvin's a huge part of racing history,...
Wow, Hemi32, that's an awesome montage in memory of an awe-inspiring guy. Old Phil sure crossed a lot of lines, from sports cars to Indy Cars to...
If that's true, Phil and his old All American Racers teammate, the late Wayne Leary -- one of the winningest Indy Car chief mechanics and one of...
Bobby Allison is one of the greatest drivers, warmest human beings, and coolest cats I've ever had the pleasure to know. When you talk about...
Here's something to warm the hearts of old-school car guys ... A couple weeks ago, Parnelli did a book-signing at the big "Motorsports 2013" show...
Todd Z ... Thanks for the kind words. I had the pleasure of co-writing the book with Parnelli, and our goal was to have his "voice" come through....
All I know is, I love the HAMB board. I check out some Mods and some Rods, read about heroes and old friends from both worlds (from Lil' John...
Hey, Dr. John, that shot of Lee Osborne spinning at Fulton is priceless. Check out the difference in the sizes of Ozzie's two front tires ......
Zoera, thanks for your great post on the 1967 Plainville Stadium season. Some stuff in there I was unaware of. Plainville was my home track, but I...
Ah, the L&M, a car fondly recalled by devotees of the Waterford (CT) Speedbowl ... Its driver, Angie Cerease, was a really neat guy. When he...
A slight correction in a caption from post #11050: That victory lane shot from Pocono was not from a Race of Champions, but from one of those wild...
I, too, remember those weathered bleachers at Connecticut's much-missed Plainville Stadium. Watched lots of great races from there! Not too many...
I would echo Denny's kind request for cards to the man known as "The Champ." Rene Charland entertained tens of thousands of folks in his long...
Sad indeed, Denny ... That very first edition of the Langhorne National Open (better known later as the Race of Champions) helped put Hully Bunn...
Man, what a cool turnout of old-school Modified heroes at the 50th anniversary celebration at Utica-Rome Speedway (Vernon, NY) last Wednesday...
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