Joe James and Sam HanksBobby Grim and Hector HonoreBob Sweikert 1954 Don Branson, Roger McCluskey and Bobby Grim Troy Ruttman and Family - Winning Indy 1952
Ralph Earnhardt drove many cars normally driven by others. Ralph Earnhardt sits in his modified stock car during racing's early days. Note the football helmet, aircraft seatbelts, and roll bar fabricated from plumber's pipe which had been butt welded. 1936 Milt Marion had to receive special permission to run his car without certain gaskets in the 240-mile AAA modified beach race. The goal was to test Permatex products for his sponsor. Red Byron won the first officially sanctioned NASCAR race, which was held on Daytona Beach for modified cars in February ,1948. He emerged division champion. A customized 1930 Austin 12 motorcar doubles as a tractor.
Willie Strickland in his modified Chevrolet-powered model T pickup roadster at the Pre National Championship Drag Races at Charlestown Naval Air Station, Rhode Island. Photography testing before photo shoot. American car adapted from the fuselage of a light aircraft, circa 1948. Vehicles adapted for military use on display in the Guildhall Yard, City of London. They include searchlight carriers, fire pumps and field kitchens.
The Sutherland-Brisette Team accept trophy for Fuel Eliminations win. Drover Paul Sutherland is at left with trophy girl and engine tuner Jim Brisette. NHRA Winternationals - Pomona. TV Tommy Ivo installs a spark plug on his Hemi-powered Top Fuel dragster.
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