Features VINTAGE SPRINT CAR PIC THREAD, 1965 and older only please.

Larret (aka Larry) Crockett

 

As posted on www.texasopenwheel.com :

Greetings Oval Track Racers...........notice.....this coming July 5th from noon to 9 PM....Texas World Speedway will hold its annual fan appreciation day......the facillity will be open to all.......

Vintage Oval Track/Victory Lane Magazines will be managing an Indy Car Race for vintage Indy cars ...we will have access to the 2 mile oval.....we will be on the track 4 times during the day.....the sessions will last 15 + minutes per session ....note the Oval has been repaved....two lanes...


The event is free......just show up but please call me if your coming....

Display of Midgets....Modifieds.....Sprint cars......everyone is welcome!

July 4th...........you may enter the track on July 4th.....the Gates will close at 10PM............you may spend the night inside the track ...camp out and the like....note if you have a motor home there maybe a small electric hookup fee....more this later.

My cell phone is 214 354 4611............call with any questions and spread the word to Indy car owners that this is their change to get in and go!!!!

Keep your Revs up

Brad Balles Victory Lane Mag/Vintage Oval Mag email [email protected] <!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_982-->
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Had not heard about this date. Vintage Oval Magazine has an ad for a Historic Champ/Indy Car Showcase running November 13-15 at Texas World.

 

This Might be a repost but I wanted to make sure Spike saw it Champ Cars at Springfield 1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRGpEjGfROk

 

here's a must watch!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okpj28E55U4&feature=fvw

 

That is the correct date for Texas Motor Speedway in the DFW area, July 5 is for Texas World Speedway south of Bryan, Texas.

 

Roy;
Two great videos, thanks for posting them. Did guys like A. J carry different bars with them as standard? I mean, he must have needed stiffer bars and different shocks for the dirt car at Milwaukee, didnt he?
What he was able to do that day proves that the right driver, if we have any now, could at least look respectable today, in a similar situation.

 

McCluskey, Herk and J.R. flogging their uprights-Trenton 63.
Bobby Marshman #9, Bert Brooks at a midget 250 miler-Trenton 61.

 

Herk has been the most mentioned driver on this thread. What is it with him that appeals to those who have posted?

 

Raced anything, anywhere, anytime. Didn't forget where he came from and didn't much care what others thought about him. After getting his hands terribly burned, the doctors told him they could set them in any position he wanted but that would be it forever. He told him to make them fit around a steering wheel. Actually that discription would apply to a lot of the drivers from that era, he just kinda personified it.

 

The Milwaukee race was right between 2 dirt races, so I would think he had a good selection of spares along. Of course with A.J. you never know, he may have just "willed" the car along with the dirt setup.

 

well his son is my best friend for one thing lol

 

Rootie, you explained Herk's persona perfectly. You couldn't help loving the guy. I happened to be at Daytona when the doctor said he didn't think he had the strength in his hands to handle a stocker. He said "no hard feelings" and shook hands with the doctor and put him on his knees. Herk was cleared to drive.

And Roy, please say hello to Andy for me.

 

Any mention of Herk always makes me think of this fellow too. While his outer personality is 180 deg. opposite of Herk, the spirit is the same- What doesn't kill you just makes you stronger-

 

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BIG THANKS to Bill Akin.. (sp) I got to sit in the Bowes Seal Fast Indy roadster while it FIRED, twice!!! Never thought I'd get to do that.

Very High point.

JD

 

Roy saw your roadster (love it!) at BG wish I had the chance to meet up with you, but to many races to see i guess.. I had the worn out and dented 31 5 window behind you...Maybe next time...

 

You lucky fucker .......... ......did you get those pics ? the road trip to Bills was killer
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I stand corrected, the November show is at Texas World Speedway south of Bryan also. So both shows are at TWS.

 

Did the guy wanting to buy/trade your car get ahold of you?

 

Guys does anyone out there have some FORD style 10 Degree Front spindles.
They have the long snout, 4 ears. Thanks for any help out there.

 

I see that!! How am I gonna slip them 18" hals out the door when no ones looking if your snapping pics of me!!

You were supossed to be my "look out"

That tour was GREAT!! I've never seen so many ORIGINAL speedway Firestone tires in one place.. let alone N.O.S. ones still wrapped in the wax paper! I'm a tire nut.. That shit was straight PORN for me!

JD

 

If you think the Ford Four cam covers that said FOYT are a lil rare... Check out what I'm holding...

That's the wooden buck to make them!!

 

That's cool !!!!....Did you get a cam cover for wall art ??

 

Josh, I'd love to hang one of those on my wall if you're going to make 'em.

 

Hey Mac, any ideas as to the origins of this hood and nose combo?

 

A show at TMS would be more centrally located. They also have a 1/2 mile dirt track. Also Goodguys has a show in October there, with a captive audience, and track time. It would be a hit.

 

Racer5c, 18 months ago you wanted to see the Don Edmunds shirts I bought at the Chili Bowl, Here is the prized one, autographed by the Great One

 

Wouldn't fit in my pocket..

 

Here are some photos of the spindle I am looking for. Any help out there would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott

 

Those spindles are pretty common in the vintage circles. How much are they worth?