When Burt Munro does his climactic run down the salt in 'Worlds Fastest Indian', you see those big, circular clock dials spinning, and the name "CROCKER TIMER" is right on the face of the dial, capturing his world speed record. Itâs hard to appreci... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
Very cool story, thank you for sharing it Jay. I've always wanted to know more about Otto Crocker after seeing his name, and reading the small story about him in the The Birth of Hot Rodding - The Story of the Dry Lakes Era.
It's no doubt that "The Clocker's" positive impact on these sports of ours cannot be over stated. Nothing short of revolutionary.
A good one. Yet another pioneer rightfully honored. You're in a "Bonneville mood" these days. I can like that. Paul
I enjoy the two different Blogs taking a slightly different look at Otto... bravo... Wonder if anyone out there has an original OTTO Clock??? how cool would that be to have...