Vintage shots from days gone by!

Not being a drag racer, what was the time frame that a crew guy held the car at starting line, how long did this trend last ? local deal or national ? Thanks in advance

 

Hello,
That streamliner is not the Glass Slipper. This is the Cortopassi Bros. Glass Slipper. It is/was one of the most distinct, streamlined shaped FED race cars during that bygone era.
THE GLASS SLIPPER

But, in 1959-60 era, there were still some pit crew guys still hanging on to the rails. (despite the brake lever being used.) It was part of the pit crew's staging regiment.
Dragmaster "sound" Lions Dragstrip 1959

Jnaki

 

Buzz Barton,John Zink Offy 1949Larry CrockettettJohnny BoydJimmy Bryan

 

Outstanding Picture ! Don Hawley in Bob East Sr Chevy, Ascot Park 1969

 

1525 SW Broadway at SW Market, Portland, OR

 

I'm sure it was national and only lasted a short time, late 50's. I know if I'm incorrect someone will tell us the facts.

 

AJ Foyt

 

The first shot shows a young Sam Hanks as a very successful midget driver. This was probably taken around 1939 or so.

Rootie, you've got me on the second attached shot. It was taken at Langhorne but I'm not recognizing the driver. Just guessing but could this be Mack Hellings?

Thanks!

 

That's Neal Carter with the Lutes car I believe, circa 1951.

 

More L.A.
Renovated hotel at 518 San Julian St., January 28, 1955.

 

Another few on San Julian St.

 

1936

 

Unidentified Art-Deco medical building in L.A., 1937.

 

Skid row photo of 4th & Omar, 1954.

 

Abandoned trolley tracks in L.A., 1954

 

The new Herald-Express radio-telephone woody, February 27, 1947

 

Hall of Justice on South Broadway, 1946

 

Battalion Chief Ronald T. Robertson demonstrating new radio phone August 17, 1946.

 

Publicity photo for "Hollywood Hotel" movie, 1938.

 

where is NORM'S old car. this one ..?

 

Wilshire Boulevard and Gramercy Place, 1937

 

"Whats a Hen way"???

 

Those early L.A. photos are fantastic, please keep it up...

 

Car fire at 129 North Flower Street, June 29, 1953.

 

Please stop this!

 

View of completed North Figueroa Street, September 8, 1938.

 

Cover of California Highways and Public Works from February 1938
Cars and details are artistically rendered since the bridge was not yet completed when this magazine was published.

 

The May Company Building corner of 8th Street and Broadway, 1947.