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**Jive-Bomber** · 08-23-2011, 08:48 AM

In the afterglow of the HAMB Drags (which I'm really sorry I missed this year), it seems appropriate to show some old 8mm drag footage from Deer Park Raceway in Spokane, Washington, unearthed by Greg Fury who is a drag racing historian for the track ...

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**JeffreyJames** · 08-23-2011, 10:08 AM

Is that a boat riding around on the track at 5:28? I'm digging the Red 77 roadster, looks like they were getting shit done too by the guy getting a trophy in a red 77 shirt early in the video.

Love these old films.

flamingokid · 08-23-2011, 10:28 AM

I think you're right on 77.Man,I wish I was there.....

**paperdog** · 08-23-2011, 12:56 PM

Run in silence added my own vrrrrroooomm
noises in my head......... thank you for the link...

woo hooo post 4000

53sled · 08-23-2011, 12:56 PM

I missed it too, and I live 2 hours out. It's been a hell of a year.

goetzcr · 08-23-2011, 02:03 PM

What is the creation at 4:05? It looks like a mid-engined roadster. Almost looks like the engine was placed in the body shell and the driver was place in front of the firewall.

Hotdoggin DaddyO · 08-23-2011, 04:57 PM

Holy Crap! That is a boat at 5:18. Man...I'm diggin ol' #77. Great footage, thanks for posting.

autobilly · 08-23-2011, 07:04 PM

Great footage and as you alluded, very timely.

29bowtie · 08-23-2011, 08:05 PM

Cool footage. I always enjoyed the Spokane area. Isn't that the track that Bucky Austin now owns?

Digney in Burnaby · 08-24-2011, 08:20 PM

The hydroplane "Diamond Lil"/"U-TOO" I can't identify yet. Promoting a race no doubt. Hydro racing was/is big in the Spokane area. Earl Wham, Bob Johnson and a bunch of others. Earl started in stock cars against guys like Ed Sneva. And the elder Sneva started his own family dynasty on the ovals.

Attached are a couple things from the Spokane Daily Chronicle. Not sure if the No. 77 roadster isn't the Dick Flynn-Bob Coutts roadster with Butch Miller driving. I'll keep digging in the online archive.

Angry Frenchman · 09-01-2011, 08:02 PM

can somebody fix this video please!!!!

oldschoolcamero · 09-02-2011, 02:06 PM

The clip you have from Mission Raceway April 24, 1967 Frank Martinez drove AA/F 200 mph and New Camero Funny Car 140 mph. The Camero had a 300 cubic inch small block chevy on fuel. We were sponsered by The Parts Mart.

Racing thru the rain drops Digney

**mctim64** · 09-02-2011, 02:52 PM

I can't see it!

propwash · 09-02-2011, 03:17 PM

We drove from Clarkston to Deer Park for nearly all the drags back in the late 50s/early 60s. Didn't win much, but had a great time.

dj

portage · 11-29-2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Frenchman

can somebody fix this video please!!!!

Not sure if this will work or not, but this link should get you to the DeerPark Raceway vintage drags movie that's being discussed. I recieved a copy of the old 8mm movie from Greg Fury, early DeerPark organizer, participant and historian. I then attempted to edit and enhance it and uploaded it to You Tube.
If the link doesn't work then try going to You Tube and seaching my vintage movies/videos under my user name of MrPLW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NElPBVFmHhM

portage · 11-29-2011, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jive-Bomber

In the afterglow of the HAMB Drags (which I'm really sorry I missed this year), it seems appropriate to show some old 8mm drag footage from Deer Park Raceway in Spokane, Washington, unearthed by Greg Fury who is a drag racing historian for the track ...

To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

Here's the link to the "Vintage Footage" that JIve Bomber is referring to---I think. MrPLW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NElPBVFmHhM

08-23-2011, 08:48 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... In the afterglow of the HAMB Drags (which I'm really sorry I missed this year), it seems appropriate to show some old 8mm drag footage from Deer Park Raceway in Spokane, Washington, unearthed by Greg Fury who is a drag racing historian for the track ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

08-23-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... Is that a boat riding around on the track at 5:28? I'm digging the Red 77 roadster, looks like they were getting shit done too by the guy getting a trophy in a red 77 shirt early in the video. Love these old films. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

08-23-2011, 10:28 AM	#3
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,049	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... I think you're right on 77.Man,I wish I was there.....

08-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
paperdog Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MINN. JUST NORTH OF TWIN CITIES Posts: 4,908	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... Run in silence added my own vrrrrroooomm noises in my head......... thank you for the link... woo hooo post 4000 Last edited by paperdog; 08-23-2011 at 02:08 PM.

08-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#5
53sled Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: KCMO Posts: 5,825	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... I missed it too, and I live 2 hours out. It's been a hell of a year. __________________ If only the good die young. I'll be here when you're gone.

08-23-2011, 02:03 PM	#6
goetzcr Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 108	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... What is the creation at 4:05? It looks like a mid-engined roadster. Almost looks like the engine was placed in the body shell and the driver was place in front of the firewall. Attached Thumbnails

08-23-2011, 04:57 PM	#7
Hotdoggin DaddyO Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hays, Ks Posts: 89	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... Holy Crap! That is a boat at 5:18. Man...I'm diggin ol' #77. Great footage, thanks for posting.

08-23-2011, 07:04 PM	#8
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,524	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... Great footage and as you alluded, very timely. __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

08-23-2011, 08:05 PM	#9
29bowtie Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maple Ridge,BC,CANADA Posts: 4,469	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... Cool footage. I always enjoyed the Spokane area. Isn't that the track that Bucky Austin now owns? __________________ "Remember Professionals built the Titanic, An Amateur built the Ark."

08-24-2011, 08:20 PM	#10
Digney in Burnaby Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 105	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... The hydroplane "Diamond Lil"/"U-TOO" I can't identify yet. Promoting a race no doubt. Hydro racing was/is big in the Spokane area. Earl Wham, Bob Johnson and a bunch of others. Earl started in stock cars against guys like Ed Sneva. And the elder Sneva started his own family dynasty on the ovals. Attached are a couple things from the Spokane Daily Chronicle. Not sure if the No. 77 roadster isn't the Dick Flynn-Bob Coutts roadster with Butch Miller driving. I'll keep digging in the online archive. Attached Thumbnails __________________ racin' thru the raindrops

09-01-2011, 08:02 PM	#11
Angry Frenchman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the bucket R.I. Posts: 1,325	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... can somebody fix this video please!!!!

09-02-2011, 02:06 PM	#12
oldschoolcamero FNG Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 9	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... The clip you have from Mission Raceway April 24, 1967 Frank Martinez drove AA/F 200 mph and New Camero Funny Car 140 mph. The Camero had a 300 cubic inch small block chevy on fuel. We were sponsered by The Parts Mart. Racing thru the rain drops Digney Attached Thumbnails Last edited by oldschoolcamero; 09-02-2011 at 03:57 PM.

09-02-2011, 02:52 PM	#13
mctim64 Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California, somewhere just below Fresno. Posts: 4,989	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... I can't see it! __________________ Y-Block Powered Model A Tudor project http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=667198 "it looks just like a Tellafunkin U-47" http://yblockguy.com/

09-02-2011, 03:17 PM	#14
propwash Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,731	Re: Vintage Drag Footage of the Day... We drove from Clarkston to Deer Park for nearly all the drags back in the late 50s/early 60s. Didn't win much, but had a great time. dj

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