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@Austinrod , I know this may come as a surprise, but I am Joe Law's grandson. I'm very happy to see that his roadster came into good hands and a great community. I would love to reciprocate information on the roadster with you and learn more about its history. Joe Law, or Papaw to me, influenced my love and passion for automobiles. I have dug through stacks of photos, timesheets, and trophies trying to learn more. I reached out to you via Instagram. My handle is @nevillegonmissin. If you find the time, please get back to me. I'd love to show Papaw his roadster and history is living on. Contact info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @nevillegonmissin Phone: 304-533-0255
@Austinrod - I noticed that you once again changed the title of this thread again . . . this time from "WORLD'S . . . . FASTEST . . . . STREET . . . . ROADSTER" to simply "WORLD'S . . . . FASTEST . . . . ROADSTER". Just to set the record straight (pun intended ) . . . at no time was Joe Law's #355 C class / Blown STreet Roadster the "World's Fastest Roadster" . . . in fact, in 1991 (the same year it became the "World's Fastest Street Roadster"), Jim Howe piloted his #888 A class / Blown Fuel Modified Roadster to a two-way average of 307.555 MPH . . . to became (at the time) the "World's Fastest Roadster": James Howe May 13, 1942 - March 22, 2021 RIP my friend
that first photo was taken at the western maryland street rod association labor day rod run at the Allegheny county fairgrounds near cumberland MD.. I think I remember that car from back in the day.. based on the photo my dad would have been wearing a similar cowboy hat round that time
There is a lot of discussion among the racing community on what constitutes a real roadster. Many old timers decry the long-low modern roadsters. Many folks consider the rear engine cars nothing more than lakesters with doors. And yes, many look at the long aero styled Modified roadster as glorified streamliners.
SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO SEE HOW THEY COME TO THE LABEL. I KNOW LOTS OF TIMES IT COMES FROM THE PAST AND HOW THE CLASSES ORIGINATED. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE SEEING AND HEARING THEM RUN THOUGH!!!!
Agreed! ... but as you later stated: ... the Modified (i.e., streamlined) Roadster class has been a part of Bonneville racing from the very beginning: The Don Waite Modified Roadster at the 1st Bonneville National Speed Trials in 1949 image from the @Jimmy B Collection The Don Waite DeSoto powered entry is seen flying Edelbrock sponsorship at Bonneville in 1955. The pointy-nosed #105 Class B Modified Roadster ran 192.20 mph for first in class. AHRF image from the Mario Baffico Collection
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