Here's the final set of the scans from the 1955 drag races in Indiana. Again we have some blurry yet interesting pics. I really dig the fendered Deuce Roadster #RB-124, which reminds me of Don's green car. In this set we also see more dragging motorc... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
Great series Jay (and not just because I am from the Hoosier state). Thanks for taking the time to post!
Thanks again Jay. The pictures really help show how it was back then rather it was a fad or just one persons interpretation of what he was trying at the time.
the second to last pic scared me at first view, for it looks like the exhaust pipes seem to broil the tires! even if it's an optical illusion and the track of the axle is wider than it looks like, the emission heat will not help the rear brakes stay cool, what is the explanation? the last pic shows not only an aircraft engine, even the rear shocks look like airborne, really heavy duty! these guys were as nuts as some people today, but had the bigger balls.. wow, what pics, thanks a ton, Jive-Bomber! Carsten
Kick-ass man. I love looking at pics from days gone by. I can do it for hours.... Than You for taking the time to scan and share!!! James
someone here on the hamb just dragged a roadster body ouf of a field that looks just like that BB-1 car with that molded section behind the drivers seat in front of the deck lid. I dont think they made a post about it, it was just in there profile pictures I was just randomly looking at