Historic Stock Car Photos

[indybigjohn]

I received news today that Dan Wright, known on here as Allstarracing, passed away on Sunday, July 1. RIP, Old Friend.

[Falconred]

Originally Posted by indybigjohn

I received news today that Dan Wright, known on here as Allstarracing, passed away on Sunday, July 1. RIP, Old Friend.

Another "Brother in Racing" lost. RIP, you will be missed.

[Falconred]

While I'm on here, I have a bone to pick! Several folks complained about not being able to post later model stock car photos on this site, well, a place was provided on the dogfightmag site for that. The stock car topic is only 13 pages while the vintage oval track modifieds topic is 188 pages, OK folks, step up, we are getting left behind!

http://www.dogfightmag.com/forum/sho...ock-Car-Photos

[indybigjohn]

I dunno what else to do, Falconred. Did the same thing on Track Forum and I posted all of mine from here, but it's fading, too.

[Falconred]

Originally Posted by indybigjohn

I dunno what else to do, Falconred. Did the same thing on Track Forum and I posted all of mine from here, but it's fading, too.

How about giving me a link to the Track Forum you mentioned and I'll check it out.

[Ed Duncan]

The infield picture that has cars # 43,41,31 & 10 is Old Bridge

[southern indiana fan]

Originally Posted by indybigjohn

I received news today that Dan Wright, known on here as Allstarracing, passed away on Sunday, July 1. RIP, Old Friend.

Must have been sudden or unexpected. I just saw him Friday June 29th at the slot car track in Bullitt County Kentucky and except for saying something about back trouble he seemed fine. I remember him when he owned Allstar auto parts (salvage yard) helping racers and some of their crews street cars with good prices on parts. RIP Dan

[indybigjohn]

Originally Posted by Falconred

How about giving me a link to the Track Forum you mentioned and I'll check it out.

www.trackforum.com. Try Danny B's forum.

[sunfighter]

I'm posting these pics for "jonzcustomshop" Don't really know how historic they'd be, but a better clapped out 4 door racer would be hard to find.
Hope they help.

[ec164]

Heres a few API photos I bought at a garage sale several years ago: Description is from 1st to last from print! LeeRoy Yarbrough 11/15/70 At Rockingham, Pedro Rodriquez spins Benny Parsons in Ontario during Miller 500, Leeroy Yarbrough and Bobby Allison watch. AJ Foyt won the race.2/28/71, 5/16/71 Petty flips at Talladega, he was unhurt. 8/16/70 Cambridge Station, MI Charlie Glotzback on his way to the win, 9/4/70 Glotzbach shows how to do it in Darlington, he started 4th. 7/11/70 Wendall Scott flips during qualifing for the Schaefer 300 at Trenton NJ fairgrounds, he was not injured. 8/30/70 again at Trenton NJ Al Tasnady spins at 200 mile National open Championship for modified sportsmen, race was won by Ray Henderick. 7/12/70 Benny Parsons spins during 300 mile race in Trenton NJ and still finished 7th behind Petty who won. Petty in winners circle after Dixie 500 getting oxygen. 8/23/70 #40 Pete Hamilton wins Talladega after leading most of race, was driving for Petty team.8/28/70 at Indy fairgrounds Jack Bowsher right front leads the field during first lap of State Fair Century Race. 8/28/70 Don White gets Victory Kiss after wing race at Indy State Fair.

[ec164]

Don White missed that one...

[C5HM]

New FB forum for old stock car gear heads:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/153631464749433/

[mrtc4w]

Historical question:

When did NASCAR standardize the rotation of the roof numbers (bottom on drivers side)?

Thanks,
Marty

[indybigjohn]

I'm not real sure, Marty, but I know that when I got involved big time in the early 60s, most of the "travelling" series had them that way. I figured it was because they ran bigger tracks, a lot of them banked.

Our rules at the old Fairgrounds Motor Speedway called for them to be the opposite of that for the benefit of the scorers.

In both NASCAR and MARC (now ARCA), the individual scorers worked from a stand in the infield, so it makes sense they'd want them that way.

[mrtc4w]

I heard it was when they started racing on the big high banked ovals. When the cars were in the banking, the roof was all you could see.

Marty
Marysville, OH

[Falconred]

I received news yesterday that James "Biddle" Ridley, the brother of driver Jody Ridley had passed away yesterday morning. Biddle was a great and enjoyable fellow to be around. His friendly nature and grin made you feel at home. Biddle raced himself early and later became Jody's crewchief.

Rest in Peace Biddle, you will be missed.

Biddle at Boyd's speedway and Jody and Biddle after a win at Georgia International.

[Falconred]

Too much of this going on lately! Great dirt and asphalt driver Buck Simmons passed away this week end. Check out this link for more information.

http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/2...s-passes-away/

[groundpounder]

Just read that Buck Simmons past away .....remember watchin' him win the '85 NDRA invitational at Kingsport!...if my memory serves me well...he had fast time and won the main!...takin' home a Cool 60K! In '85!

[John McKenzie]

Hey C5, how are things going. Anything new on the Galaxy front?

John

[jaygryph]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9qCl...eature=mh_lolz