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**Ryan** · 07-21-2009, 08:16 AM

This is pretty far off-topic, but I just can't help myself... I was cruising through the Library of Congress Flickr stream and found the photos you see here. From the little research I've...

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hugh m · 07-21-2009, 08:26 AM

Human life wasn't worth as much back then, the roll bars were there so they didn't have to fix the cars. The guys would heal up for free.

RAY With · 07-21-2009, 08:31 AM

This was done in Houston in the Dome stadium in the 70's. A local race track owner built a dozen or so old cars and had a complete round cage front to rear so when hit they would actually roll over and right side up again. I will look to see if I have any pictures and post if I do. The did several shows as I recall.

**hotrodjeep** · 07-21-2009, 08:33 AM

Sideshow event at MoKan, Maybe?

HA/GR Polo??????

Jeff

DocWatson · 07-21-2009, 08:44 AM

Holey mother of a six legged goat running backward that is insane!

But strangely cool and alluring, I wanna do that sooo bad.

Doc.

**denis4x4** · 07-21-2009, 08:51 AM

Malcom Bricklin (sp) imported a bunch of egg shaped subaru's and installed external roll cages so that the cars would do a 360 degree rollover in a "soccer game" with an 8' ball.

**BLAKE** · 07-21-2009, 09:00 AM

What really blows my mind is that folks were able to capture these 'action' pics using the equipment of the day... absolutely amazing.

silverdome · 07-21-2009, 09:01 AM

I was thinking along the same lines as hotrodjeep or maybe just have a couple of them old bugs running the quarter mile.

DrJ · 07-21-2009, 09:17 AM

If I remember right , early NSRA meets would have obstacle courses and "gymkhanas", aka slalom races, where the street rod passenger would try to push a basket ball through the course with a shop push broom while the driver tried to drive the course...?
(or was that some chemical induced dream I had back in the 70's?)

I bet insurance factors killed it.

Malcolm · 07-21-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAKE

What really blows my mind is that folks were able to capture these 'action' pics using the equipment of the day... absolutely amazing.

I was thinking the same thing! That must have been one hell of a camera to catch the action shots. Pretty crazy, but cool...

Malcolm

DocWatson · 07-21-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJ

If I remember right , early NSRA meets would have obstacle courses and "gymkhanas", aka slalom races, where the street rod passenger would try to push a basket ball through the course with a shop push broom while the driver tried to drive the course...?
(or was that some chemical induced dream I had back in the 70's?)

I bet insurance factors killed it.

We still do that here in Oz!

VespaJay · 07-21-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAKE

What really blows my mind is that folks were able to capture these 'action' pics using the equipment of the day... absolutely amazing.

I think these pics were staged, then re-touched. Look at the left rear tire ion the left car, it's been doctored. And is that a plank holding up the car on the right?

G V Gordon · 07-21-2009, 09:57 AM

And I thought the Pig and Ford races in Oregon were strange.

Looks like Banjeaux Bob beat me to it.

49ratfink · 07-21-2009, 10:05 AM

it's all fun and games until someone puts an eye out.

**4t64rd** · 07-21-2009, 10:46 AM

Henry Rollins participates in the Pig N Ford race?
http://www.tillamookfair.com/pignford.htm

Retro Jim · 07-21-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJ

If I remember right , early NSRA meets would have obstacle courses and "gymkhanas", aka slalom races, where the street rod passenger would try to push a basket ball through the course with a shop push broom while the driver tried to drive the course...?
(or was that some chemical induced dream I had back in the 70's?)

I bet insurance factors killed it.

You are right ! I remember doing that same thing with a broom and a soccer ball ! We also did one where we hung out the passenger window with a broom handle and had to try to catch the rings as you drove as fast as possible ! Did this in a 32 Chevy back in 1972 or 1973 at the NSRA East when it was Timonium , MD ! had a lot more fun back then at the shows ! They don't do that Kool stuff anymore !

Retro Jim · 07-21-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VespaJay

I think these pics were staged, then re-touched. Look at the left rear tire ion the left car, it's been doctored. And is that a plank holding up the car on the right?

NO marks in the dirt either ! Where are the people in the stands too ?
OH well just another fake that someone dreamed up !

COOTER · 07-21-2009, 11:16 AM

That's insane! I wanna do it.

v8 garage · 07-21-2009, 11:34 AM

Now THAT is a real MAN"S sport! LOL
V/8

retro54 · 07-21-2009, 11:44 AM

I'm game!

07-21-2009, 08:16 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,623	Auto Polo This is pretty far off-topic, but I just can't help myself... I was cruising through the Library of Congress Flickr stream and found the photos you see here. From the little research I've... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

07-21-2009, 08:26 AM	#2
hugh m Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ct. Posts: 1,782	Re: Auto Polo Human life wasn't worth as much back then, the roll bars were there so they didn't have to fix the cars. The guys would heal up for free. __________________ www.waterwheelboatcarts.com

07-21-2009, 08:31 AM	#3
RAY With Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montgomery ,Texas Posts: 3,123	Re: Auto Polo This was done in Houston in the Dome stadium in the 70's. A local race track owner built a dozen or so old cars and had a complete round cage front to rear so when hit they would actually roll over and right side up again. I will look to see if I have any pictures and post if I do. The did several shows as I recall. __________________ http://www.hotrodchat.com/gallery/ 29,660 +pictures and 160 albums and growing-Many HAMB FRIENDLY and some not. Many subjects and many old drag pictures from the 50-60's

07-21-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
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07-21-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
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07-21-2009, 08:51 AM	#6
denis4x4 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,465	Re: Auto Polo Malcom Bricklin (sp) imported a bunch of egg shaped subaru's and installed external roll cages so that the cars would do a 360 degree rollover in a "soccer game" with an 8' ball.

07-21-2009, 09:00 AM	#7
BLAKE Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,348	Re: Auto Polo What really blows my mind is that folks were able to capture these 'action' pics using the equipment of the day... absolutely amazing. __________________ World's Crashest Yay-Hoo!

07-21-2009, 09:01 AM	#8
silverdome Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: McCune, Ks. Posts: 281	Re: Auto Polo I was thinking along the same lines as hotrodjeep or maybe just have a couple of them old bugs running the quarter mile.

07-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#9
DrJ Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: PARADISE! (Long Beach, CA) Posts: 9,234	Re: Auto Polo If I remember right , early NSRA meets would have obstacle courses and "gymkhanas", aka slalom races, where the street rod passenger would try to push a basket ball through the course with a shop push broom while the driver tried to drive the course...? (or was that some chemical induced dream I had back in the 70's?) I bet insurance factors killed it. __________________ Not my fault, I was at camp.

07-21-2009, 09:57 AM	#13
G V Gordon Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Enid OK Posts: 4,836	Re: Auto Polo And I thought the Pig and Ford races in Oregon were strange. Looks like Banjeaux Bob beat me to it. __________________ Vagabonds / Oklahoma www.vagabonds.cc http://www.pinheadlounge.com/gvgordon Are fake bull scrotums on Chrysler produced pickup trucks considered "Dodge Balls"

07-21-2009, 10:05 AM	#14
49ratfink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. bay area, California Posts: 13,174	Re: Auto Polo it's all fun and games until someone puts an eye out.

07-21-2009, 10:46 AM	#15
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07-21-2009, 11:16 AM	#18
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 2,321	Re: Auto Polo That's insane! I wanna do it. __________________ Crankhole

07-21-2009, 11:34 AM	#19
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07-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#20
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