Mechanical wizard, Harry Schmidt, created the original Blue Max Funny Car in 1970, and campaigned it with much success. He then teamed with fellow Texan, Raymond Beadle, in 1975, and the combined team reached a new level. They were both successful on the track and with the fans. Blue Max racing ruled the dragstrip for years, and was also a leader in marketing and sponsorship. The Blue Max race team won three NHRA championships, three IHRA championships, innumerable match races and one NASCAR Winston Cup championship. At the 2014 Racers Reunion we will be featuring Raymond Beadle and the Blue Max Race Team. Raymond will be on hand along with Harry's widow as we celebrate the accomplishments of the successful duo. Saturday Sept. 27, 2014 1551 Corporate Dr. Suite 125 Irving, TX 75038 2:00 pm Check out the web site or Facebook for more details about the Bench Racing, Model Contest, Silent Auction. Race Cars on Display and the other featured subject Emmett Hahn. Tickets are $35 and that includes the dinner and feature presentations. www.RadiusNation.net Bart
Brings back memories of when they used to run the SpringNationals in Columbus. The Blue Max was a crowd pleaser & very fast. That was back when you could rub elbows with the crew & shoot the shit if they had time. No 50ft buffer barrier.
Hi Bart, I/m happy to see your post today,,Wish I was young enough to make the drive out for your shindig..you might say hello to Raymond for me..Its been a long time since I saw him last. Bob Wolcott
Bob, You are never too old. Last year there were 5-6 guys over 90 there...still telling stories! Bart
We are one week away from what appears to be another amazing gathering of racers and race fans at the 2014 Racers Reunion Banquet on September 27th. You have just a few more days to purchase your tickets for an full day of racing related activities. There will be vintage race cars on display, a silent auction of racing related memorabilia and tons of bench racing throughout the day. Multi-time midget champion Kevin Olson will entertain as he makes his first appearance at the Racers Reunion. Kevin will bring his keen sense of humor and race track wisdom as he will leads the day as the Master of Ceremonies. Historian Bill Hill will share racing stories from the road, from the corporate board room and from behind the scenes marketing departments of race tracks and organizations in the afternoon breakout session. Surely not to be missed is the man who has been described as a master of publicity and public relations. Blue Max Racing team mate Waterbed Fred Miller is going to lead the group of first hand stories and antidotes about life with the Blue Max Racing team. Raymond Beadle and other team mates will be there to keep Fred in order and to share their favorite stories. We are honored that Emmett Hahn is taking time from his hectic travel schedule to be with us on Saturday, September 27th in Los Colinas area of Irving, Texas. Emmett will tell some of his favorite stories and then take questions from the group, which should be quite entertaining. You must purchase your tickets but Monday September 22nd to reserve your seat. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets now! DETAILS Saturday September 27, 2014 1:00 PM – Model Contestant Registration & Set-up 2:00 PM – Model Contest, Bench Racing, Silent Auction & Special Presentations 5:00 PM – Autograph Session 6:00 PM – Dinner & Feature Presentations 1551 Corporate Dr. Suite 125 Irving, TX 75038 Friday – Shop Tour 3:30 pm (email to RSVP) Friday Dinner 7:00 pm at Sal’s Italian Restaurant Purchase tickets by Sept. 22nd HERE. All-day Pass $35 Or mail a check payable to RADIUS NATION. Send to Greg Scott c/o Racers Reunion 8004 Chancellor Row, Dallas, TX 75247 Groups of 6-8 can reserve a table. Identify your group name when you order tickets. Host Hotel SpringHill Suites by Marriott (972)580-1120 www.RadiusNation.net
Back in the '70's local guy's went to Cordova Il Dragway every summer and would come back raving about the 'BlueMax' funny car!. T-Shirts were always purchased. Legends.
Loved those Mustangs of the Blue Max!!! I kinda like the 69 the best myself. Did they ever run the Cammer or the Boss 9 motor or were they always Chrysler Hemi powered?
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