In the second to last batch, the car with a tiller and the upholstered box in the back does anyone know what kind of car this is? John?
The Italian registration plate is a clue. TO= Torino = Turin. It's a Lancia. They had sliding pillar independent front suspension. I think there was one like that in Monte Carlo or Bust. Mart.
This was my moms favorite story. It shows how midget drivers were regarded. They could do no wrong. My mom, Sophia and dad lived in Dearborn Michigan, a short trip across the Ambassador Bridge over the Detroit river to Canada and Windsor Raceway. It was no trouble, just treat the border officials with respect. All they did was ask was each person"where were you born?" Well after the night's races there was some drinking. My dad was in the back seat mostly asleep. The guard proceeded to ask each "where were you born" my dads answer "NONE OF YOUR G++ DA++ BUSINESS". Guard was not happy. GET OUT OF THE CAR". Give me your identification. He looked and responded EDDIE OSTWICK ! A pleasure to meet you while he shook his hand and called everyone to come and meet him. He patted him on the back, helped him in the car and sent him on his way. photo/story from Dan Ostwick
A very talented young midwest Midget driver Tommy Steiner. on his way to achieve many great things, his driving career ended in an automobile crash coming home from a race, survived but no longer could race, I and many thought one of the best natural talents ever seen.
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