Yam had his own garage after WWII. His brother George worked with him. They ran the dry lakes, dirt track and even field a car at Indy. At the time, Yam wasn't allowed to drive Indy because it was after WWII. www.youtube.com/embed/71sZtDC2RWk
Wouldn't open for me by clicking link....then I 'forwarded' the video link to my email.....worked for me that way...... Ray
This is the Video @GassersGarage posted just in a more typical YouTube link format... His link did work for me but if it didn't work for you this may... I look forward to watching it in it's entirety later...they were difficult times but it was a high point in Hotrod Cool and these fellas had a big hand in it all and still do unquestionably...thanks for sharing this...
George Okamuro was married to my Auntie Yo. I worked for him at George's Mobil at 22nd and Vermont while I was in High School.
@GassersGarage I have posted many of these Hotrods in the Homogonized thread and I now find you have a Family connection to this incredible history...again that's some cool heritage indeed...thanks x2 for sharing this...
Thanks for the great video, showing the contributions made by this talented group of men. I am surprised a book hasn't been written about their history. Being a fan of Track Roadsters, Yam's # 8 has always ranked high among my favorites. The last picture must have been taken after Yam sold the car to Andy Granatelli, looks like Pat Flaherty at the wheel.