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**Jive-Bomber** · 01-26-2012, 06:51 AM

Welcome back for Part 2 of the recently unearthed 8mm drag footage- Another 10+minutes of vintage racing celluloid goodness. Â*It's more of the same fare with diggers, rail jobs, traditional roadster...

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

**GaryB** · 01-26-2012, 07:08 AM

thanks Jive ,for the little peak back to the way it WAS

bradshaw · 01-26-2012, 07:30 AM

Thanks for the Movie. Loved the 1/2 tons

76cam · 01-26-2012, 07:46 AM

Just as awsome as part one.Thanks!!!

JK · 01-26-2012, 08:32 AM

It's nice to see the gold dome bank, an icon of OKC, just as it was being finished. I drive by it almost every day. That 'hood, and the 'hood where the strip was, has changed ALOT!!! The grandstands in the background at the beginning, with the attached dirt track, has been torn down. The city tried to tear down the gold dome because the bank moved out. It was purchased by a private trust and it thriving again. Sometimes I hate OKC for that reason. Tell you friend thanks for the films.

**SKULL ORCHARD** · 01-26-2012, 09:49 AM

Thank you

Dave Rondou · 01-26-2012, 09:56 AM

Part 1&2, great time trip! Thanks.

outlaw256 · 01-26-2012, 10:07 AM

THAT WAS FUN. i love to watch the old 8mm film.combine that with drag racing and presto instant fun.

**57J2** · 01-26-2012, 10:14 AM

Great shots !! The Gold Dome building was started in 1958, so it must be 1958 or 1959. The NHRA Nationals were held at that Oklahoma City track in 1957. It's a real shame they shut it down.

primed34 · 01-26-2012, 10:16 AM

Thanks I really enjoyed that!

**HEMI32** · 01-26-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK

It's nice to see the gold dome bank, an icon of OKC, just as it was being finished. I drive by it almost every day. That 'hood, and the 'hood where the strip was, has changed ALOT!!! The grandstands in the background at the beginning, with the attached dirt track, has been torn down. The city tried to tear down the gold dome because the bank moved out. It was purchased by a private trust and it thriving again. Sometimes I hate OKC for that reason. Tell you friend thanks for the films.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57J2

Great shots !! The Gold Dome building was started in 1958, so it must be 1958 or 1959. The NHRA Nationals were held at that Oklahoma City track in 1957. It's a real shame they shut it down.

Just like the HAMB Exclusive: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film! (Part 1) video, I suspect that the majority of this 8mm footage was shot at or during The 1958 NHRA Nationals.

NOTE: The 1957 & 1958 Nats were both held in OKC ... and the 1959 Nats were held in Detroit.

PVTA Jay · 01-26-2012, 11:37 AM

Great shots of Chrisman-Cannons Hustler 1, still had Potvin blower setup. Emory Cook in the Cook-Bedwell car, giving trophy girl a kiss, also shots of the Speed Sport sidewinder. A real look back in time, thanks for posting it

wbrw32 · 01-26-2012, 01:33 PM

Jivebomber,,The Mitchell Auto Co 32 Roadster on the top of your blog.Is still owned by Mitchell Rasansky Dallas Texas,,its in his personal museum at his home..with many other nice cars..

masracingtd1167 · 01-26-2012, 01:57 PM

I have a question .What's the deal with the dragster with the huge fan in the rear . Was it used to cool the motor or propell the car?

seatex · 01-26-2012, 03:26 PM

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Smitty777** · 01-26-2012, 04:21 PM

Man I dig this shit!

autobilly · 01-26-2012, 04:53 PM

Excellent, thanks for this one too!

**Lobucrod** · 01-26-2012, 04:55 PM

Great footage, and nothing like a girl that carries her trophies well!

rat bastad · 01-26-2012, 06:24 PM

O U T S T A N D I N G !!!

Boy was I born in the wrong era.

Rat

**tommyd** · 01-26-2012, 07:06 PM

Thanks for posting that. Very cool!

01-26-2012, 06:51 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Welcome back for Part 2 of the recently unearthed 8mm drag footage- Another 10+minutes of vintage racing celluloid goodness. Â*It's more of the same fare with diggers, rail jobs, traditional roadster... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

01-26-2012, 07:08 AM	#2
GaryB Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Reno,nv Posts: 3,298	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II thanks Jive ,for the little peak back to the way it WAS __________________ Don't need no stink'in radio

01-26-2012, 07:30 AM	#3
bradshaw Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ontario Posts: 197	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Thanks for the Movie. Loved the 1/2 tons

01-26-2012, 07:46 AM	#4
76cam Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: luling texas Posts: 644	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Just as awsome as part one.Thanks!!! __________________ MAVERICKS CAR CLUB Lockhart Texas....

01-26-2012, 08:32 AM	#5
JK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Some where between the livers and gizzards in Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,585	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II It's nice to see the gold dome bank, an icon of OKC, just as it was being finished. I drive by it almost every day. That 'hood, and the 'hood where the strip was, has changed ALOT!!! The grandstands in the background at the beginning, with the attached dirt track, has been torn down. The city tried to tear down the gold dome because the bank moved out. It was purchased by a private trust and it thriving again. Sometimes I hate OKC for that reason. Tell you friend thanks for the films. __________________ Every man should leave his steeltoe boot print on the face of history. "Most insecure people need attention. I don't." Charles Manson “Total paranoia is just total awareness.” Charles Manson

01-26-2012, 09:49 AM	#6
SKULL ORCHARD Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KS Posts: 415	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Thank you __________________ "Run your mouth face to face, don't hide behind your keyboard"

01-26-2012, 09:56 AM	#7
Dave Rondou Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brea, Ca Posts: 458	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Part 1&2, great time trip! Thanks. __________________ davestub32

01-26-2012, 10:07 AM	#8
outlaw256 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: falkville al Posts: 1,892	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II THAT WAS FUN. i love to watch the old 8mm film.combine that with drag racing and presto instant fun.

01-26-2012, 10:14 AM	#9
57J2 Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 139	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Great shots !! The Gold Dome building was started in 1958, so it must be 1958 or 1959. The NHRA Nationals were held at that Oklahoma City track in 1957. It's a real shame they shut it down.

01-26-2012, 10:16 AM	#10
primed34 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris,Tenn. Posts: 428	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Thanks I really enjoyed that!

01-26-2012, 11:37 AM	#12
PVTA Jay Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Windsor, CO Posts: 104	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Great shots of Chrisman-Cannons Hustler 1, still had Potvin blower setup. Emory Cook in the Cook-Bedwell car, giving trophy girl a kiss, also shots of the Speed Sport sidewinder. A real look back in time, thanks for posting it

01-26-2012, 01:33 PM	#13
wbrw32 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: jefferson,tx Posts: 4,102	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Jivebomber,,The Mitchell Auto Co 32 Roadster on the top of your blog.Is still owned by Mitchell Rasansky Dallas Texas,,its in his personal museum at his home..with many other nice cars.. Last edited by wbrw32; 01-26-2012 at 01:59 PM.

01-26-2012, 01:57 PM	#14
masracingtd1167 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ct Posts: 98	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II I have a question .What's the deal with the dragster with the huge fan in the rear . Was it used to cool the motor or propell the car?

01-26-2012, 03:26 PM	#15
seatex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside o' Austin Tx Posts: 1,520	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Nobody is tighter than the "Loosers" !

01-26-2012, 04:21 PM	#16
Smitty777 Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Man I dig this shit! __________________ "Damn hairy ape! Eatin' all my oreo cookie's and crappin' all over the place!

01-26-2012, 04:53 PM	#17
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,524	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Excellent, thanks for this one too! __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

01-26-2012, 04:55 PM	#18
Lobucrod Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Springtown, Tx Posts: 3,709	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Great footage, and nothing like a girl that carries her trophies well! __________________ Just what I need......Another Nailhead! Makin it Git with Old Shit

01-26-2012, 06:24 PM	#19
rat bastad Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 4,303	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II O U T S T A N D I N G !!! Boy was I born in the wrong era. Rat __________________ "IF IT WAS'NT FOR BAD LUCK I WOULD'NT HAVE ANY LUCK AT ALL"

01-26-2012, 07:06 PM	#20
tommyd Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Indy Posts: 4,386	Re: Vintage Drag Racing 8mm film part II Thanks for posting that. Very cool! __________________ When I grow up, to beeee heee a man. Will I dig the same things that turned me on as a kid? Will I look back and say, I wish I hadn't done what I did? B. Wilson.

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