History VINTAGE SPRINT CAR PIC THREAD, 1969 and older only please.

[racer5c]

nope it's JOHNNIE Parsons I don't think Johnny ever drove a roadster unles you count the badger

[Buildy]

Rootie,

Spiderman is a Spiderwoman,I think-LOL.


Also,about the car,apparently there were others that copied the Kurtis roadster midget.
My uncle had one on Long Island that he raced for a very brief time before getting rid of it. It looked like a Kurtis,but it was not one.

[Old Sprinter]

Originally Posted by Rootie Kazoootie

Don't know anything about the car, but what the hell is going on between Spiderman and the dude in the shorts?

I just noticed that. I laughed my ass off.

[Rootie Kazoootie]

And speaking of JP. When you dump your uncaged (un-roll bar'ed for that matter) champ car,turn your fuel tank into a gusher and walk away.... You probably ought to keep on walking--- right on down to the nearest 7-11 and buy a fistfull of Lottery tickets.

[brian26]

Originally Posted by RABs32

Brian, can't really help you,I don't know if it was but the name on the car says Johnny Parsons.these shots were from a pile of 8 by 10 shots my father had in a old briefcase with some proof sheets and negatives.Maybe someone here with more knowledge can help with identifying who's in the driver seat.....Rich

LOL, I didn't even notice the writing on the side of the car- Johnnie Parsons

[racerbillyc]

Originally Posted by tom2sprint

I was at a body shop in Beverly NJ and the owner had purchased this TQ from Roland Willis. I don't know anything about it and was wondering if anybody knew anything about the car. It was kind of updated with Carrera Shocks and Simpson belts, but notice the drivers names listed on the side. The shop is not really into racing - just purchased it about 5 years ago. Very nice car.

Not sure but looks like a car my father drove in 100 lapper at Pine Brook mid 60's; radiator hose came off around lap 80 and he got third degree burns on his shin.

[Bob Cicconi]

Hey Billy: Was that the Savona roadster?

[baldtireman]

Originally Posted by Rootie Kazoootie

Don't know anything about the car, but what the hell is going on between Spiderman and the dude in the shorts?

Oh no,Mr Bill!!!!!!

[racer5c]

this is from the Miller meet anyone want to guess who's grandson this is?

Josh you can't play

[jjones752]

Originally Posted by Rootie Kazoootie

And speaking of JP. When you dump your uncaged (un-roll bar'ed for that matter) champ car,turn your fuel tank into a gusher and walk away.... You probably ought to keep on walking--- right on down to the nearest 7-11 and buy a fistfull of Lottery tickets.

Wonder how long before he could get his jaws unclamped to pull the handkerchief out.
Don't remember if I shared this before, but the original JP came out to Ventura with a Firebird Trans Am Indy Pace Car right after the 500 (whatever year that was) and did several laps in it at intermission with the tail hung out, and Mrs. P. in the back seat. Jimmy Naylor interviewed him when he got out and JP said, "It's been a few years since I've been around a 1/4 mile that quick."
You'd never have known it. He still had the touch.

[Offset]

I was looking around at the USAC site and I thought I would pass along what I think is a great deal. USAC is offering the Dick Wallen book "United States Auto Club - Fifty Years of Speed and Glory" for $25.00. This 600 page book of history, photographs and statistics was well worth the original $125.00 published price. The photos are a combination of b/w and color.

Dick Wallen's books are incredible sources of information and I am sure more than a few folks on this thread own the series. I just thought this clearance price from USAC was just too good not to pass along to those folks passionate about the open wheelers.

[Joshua Shaw]

Originally Posted by racer5c

this is from the miller meet anyone want to guess who's grandson this is?

Josh you can't play

awww!! Come on! :d

[racerbillyc]

Originally Posted by Bob Cicconi

Hey Billy: Was that the Savona roadster?

not sure I was 11 or 12 at the time it was white with a gold 8

[Buildy]

Roy,

That looks like a 3rd Gen. Hurtibise to me.

[RABs32]

I thought I saw a mention on some one else's post of Andy Hurtibise takin a car out for a spin recently........

[racer5c]

It's Andy's son, Jim's Grandson, Justin Hurtubise

[sramoa]

Somebody have any info this car and driver?
ID think:1951 Chariton,IA Sappo car

[Michael Ferner]

That is the Keith Sapp Ford V8 special, ran Mississippi Valley and IMCA events late forties/early fifties with various drivers, like Johnny Joy, Keith Saylor, Guy Lindsey and Red Ballow.

[Michael Ferner]

Originally Posted by racer5c

It's Andy's son, Jim's Grandson, Justin Hurtubise

I got to meet Justin, Andy and you, Roy, at Milwaukee, and have to say it was a real pleasure! Hope to see you again, maybe next year!

[racer5c]

Hope you had a great time Michael! It was nice to meet you.