Features VINTAGE SPRINT CAR PIC THREAD, 1965 and older only please.

I stand corrected... you're right, Parnelli never drove for his own team.

The number #60 car (the wedge) that Joe Leonard drove was originally owned by Granatelli, however, the car was transferred to Vel's ownership at Indy, when Vel's car (the Mongoose) was unable to qualify and he was able to guarantee Joe Leonard would be in the seat. Leonard crashed it during practice, but eventually put it on the Pole. Granatelli remained both the sponsor and entrant. This all took place before the existence of Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing, which was formed in late 1968 for the 1969 season.

But again, You're right about the # 20 turbine car that Pollard drove.

 

Thanks Rootie! Yes, that is the car powered by a Cadillac. This car had a lot of history, I hope I can find it all. Thanks again.

 

I'm new to this sprint car board - and this is my first reply. Been trying to catch up reading some of the posts when I seen the posts on Toby on pages 481-483, regarding the #7 sprint and his Hershey cars. I know I'm late to the party on this one - and maybe it was answered somewherelse, but here goes.

Toby's Hershey car was an old Indy roadster - not sure who's but remember hearing Mario drove it at one time. Toby rebuilt it and it was a #1 not #7. I built a model of it and gave it to him at his 8th ave speed shop. He also a year later built his own version of a sidewider, which he raced a few times - I think at Selinsgrove and Port when he wasn't racing the mods at Reading.

I may be off a year or two here - but after he raced URC #2 & USAC #17 cars for Russ Ruppert from '69 to '71, he had his own #7 USAC sprinters during mid 70's. One car was one of Ozzie's inboard coil-over cars.

Sadly I helped fabricate & build his last USAC sprinter in '78.

 

Rufus and Bobby U. reminiscing about the Novi and Turbine and P.J. tells how he came about the Turbine ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN2EDQvAv6M

 

Two of my favorites from the MVVR meet at Oskaloosa Iowa on 6/24/10. The Ranger powered car got on its head the next night at Knoxville. I hope the driver was ok after his visit to the hospital.
There were 52 cars at Oskloosa & many more at Knoxville. The MVVR is a first class outfit and we'll definitely go back again.

 

Its a real shame that somebody forgot to "fabricate" gussets for that cars roll cage. Toby might still be here today.

 

The roadster Toby had was the Edgar Elder built, former Stearly Motor Freight car that was, I believe, Marios first Indy car ride at Trenton. If memory serves me right he wrecked the car that day. The car has been restored and is owned by Bruce Revennaugh from Texas.

 

Mario finished 11th at Trenton 64. He said he probably would have done better but it was still set up for a much bigger driver and he was having a hard time driving it.

 

Hey Gang...

I am looking for a set of velocity stacks for an older Hilborn fuel injector. Looking for 1 13/16 ID about 12 inches long. The set that I have for my Trevis car are a bit short. If anyone has a set and needs 4th of July money, let me know! 717-433-2431.

Thanks

Joe

 

It's hard to believe that red roadster was this - Toby's Hershey #1 - Must of been alot of work.

 

Joe. If you dont find some used stacks, give Hilborn a call at 949-360-0909 They still stock most stacks for the older units. Good luck. Lonnie

 

My heros! Can you imagine those guys getting makeup and coaching for tv sponsor ads?

 

Another great is gone, I only saw him race a few times but what sticks in my mind is when he won an Invitational at Millstream (Findlay, OH) Motor Speedway in the mid-60's. Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, R.I.P. Audie.

Audie Swartz, 84, of Lucasville, died Wed. June 30, 2010. He was born May 22, 1926 in Bedford, IN., a son of the late Charles and Cora Goodman Swartz. He was a member of Long Run Freewill Baptist Church. Audie was a great race car driver and former K-C Raceway Track Champion having won over 400 Feature races and was a Grandstand Honoree. He also was known for his love of old Ford trucks. He is survived by a son, Charles (Leslie) Swartz of Grayson, KY; 2 daughters, Marlene (Joe) Thieken of Wheelersburg and Cora (Mike) Wright of Ft. Wayne, IN. and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Doughrty Swartz; 2 brothers, Ershel Pankey and John Swartz; 5 sisters, Ruth Morrow, Iona Barrett, Maggie McCreary, Violet Bunch and Osline Allen Swartz. Services will be Sat. July 3, 2010 at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston with Pastor Bimb McAllister officiating. Burial will be at Blue Run cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 to 8 PM and Sat. 10 to 11 AM at D.W. Swick in New Boston. Online condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com

 

Joe: Call me and I will tell you how to make them....... John

 

Josh ,just got my copy of Vintage Motorsport,the article on Winchester was excelent,cant believe they let you all drive downtown.Thanks for flying the Flag for us all

 

Actually, There were 5 of us who drove from the Winchester Speedway to downtown Winchester, with a police escort. 4 of the 5 cars were mac miller built specials equipped with self starters, transmissions and electric cooling fans.

The #98 "Parnelli Jones" roadster and the white "Miller" with the red wheels will be "on track" at the Milwaukee Mile on July 9 and 10, running the 16th annual "Millers at Milwaukee" vintage meet. This is the "don't miss" meet of the year, with 10 hours of track time.
If you can get there, be there! Stop by and say HI!

 

No connection but the price doesn't seem too bad:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/vint...ce_Cars_Not_Street_Legal_&hash=item27b31308de

 

thats a steal!!

 

I agree with Roy "that's a steal". Already doing an early midget and no room in the garage, but....

Blacki-Suede

 

Looks like it could be a fun and relatively easy project. Here's some of those Ray Kuns drawings:

 

if I had a way to get it home I would buy it in a heartbeat

 

Thats very cool My mom has one its a toy car and its heavy as all hell ...
But yeah I like it nice pic.

 

Mac Miller,I can't get to the Milwaukee meet ,but just love those Millers,here's one that turned up at Goodwood this weekend.....Just something that may be of interest,the UK has just passed new laws for motor cycle passengers.....dont know if this will spread to the US.....

 

Black Vette, I'll take two of those MC passengers, even if they do talk funny.

 

noboD.....got a photo of the new Lotus F1 car and our new start line marshals too.......

 

This picture just in from Don Edmunds, I was at Phoenix when this car ran on the mile I'm glad Don got it back

 

found this shot from the Rutland VT fair,while looking for some referance ideas on a possible future modified restoration project...Rich

 

Black Vette 59... "Good looking rides"

 

Bobby Unser was at Goodwood ,driving the Boyle Special Maserati ,and said hello.....nice guy.(The Offy powered MG liquid suspension car was cool too)

 

Oh by the way,just started working on the Street Sprint again,(life got in the way,but thats a different story)brakes are in ,steering almost sorted out,and almost finished the body.Hope to pick up the motor over the next few weeks and fit it....hope it gives you a smile