History Early drag racing photos

With the blunt nose, the louvers in the body panel and
the weed burner headers, I'm thinking this is an early
edition of the Greek's Chizler.

 

1959
Hello,
The Speed Sport Modified Roadster is/was famous for its looks, build, race records, results and that outstanding sound. But, before the team of Lyle Fisher, Don Maynard and Red Greth built and raced the Orange Speed Sport Roadster, they were getting good results with a long and lean, modified Flathead dragster.
1956

Then as designs come and go, they built the now famous Orange Speed Sport rear engine roadster that set the drag racing world on fire.
1957
By the time my brother and I saw the second version of the Speed Sport Roadster at Riverside Raceway in December of 1959, it was faster and was competitive with many FED race cars.
1959
Jnaki

1960
1960
1959-60 speed sport total
Speed Sport vs Tony Waters at 0:10

 

What the hell is that? T roadster body with a homemade top?

 

Here's another picture of it. Early hot rodding at its best.

 

I think this is Virgil Cates.

Pat

 

One of the great magazine photos.

 

Oh yeah, the infamous belly button shot, a popular issue with us young guys back then. Flesh for fantasy...(Mr.Idol)
And look at those polished Americans, whoever designed those wheels deserves a sainthood and their face on $100 bills for all time.

 

Just like my LSR Roadster. However mine is a welded shackle.

 

That's called a "dead perch". He probably borrowed that from period circle track racers. Pretty common. Reduces bump steer and eliminates the need for a Panard Bar.

 

That's how I feel about the guy that invented the bikini!

 

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!......Walts Puffer (I remember him when I was a kid)
6sally6

 

Look's like he's about to run Stone Woods & Cook, too! Exhibition race, maybe???