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History Drag Racing In 1960's Illinois...Havana, Boondocks, and Beardstown.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Torkwrench, May 5, 2014.

  1. Torkwrench
    Joined: Jan 28, 2005
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    My older brother just sent me this link.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkHEyg26xEI
    It has home movies shot in the 1960's at Mid-State Dragway in Havana ILL, Boondocks Dragway in Peoria ILL, and Beardstown Drag Strip in Beardstown ILL.

    Does anyone recognise any of the cars?
     
  2. stlouisgasser
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    Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
     
  3. Zettle Bros.
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    41:18- Arnie Beswick's old Grocery Getter wagon I think owned by Andy Parry who was a mechanic for Arnie early on. 42:43 Gordy Selkirk's Willy's coupe. 51:08 Jack Ditmar's Lil' Screamer II.
     
  4. Torkwrench
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    How about any of the other cars? Anyone recognise some of the lesser known ones?
     

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